Monthly Archives: December 2013

31 Dec

Fall Colors

Fall Colors

In everything from lichens, to leaves to mushrooms, fall is finally arriving in Palma. Here are just a few of the spectacular sights to …

 
By Heidi
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30 Dec

Snail in strange (to me) places

Snail in strange (to me) places

I know that snails don’t just live in the ocean. I know this theoretically at least. I do expect them in wet environments …

 
By Heidi
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29 Dec

Sunset over a hill

Sunset over a hill

Sometimes it’s just too beautiful to describe. The sun is setting over these hills as I walk on the outskirts of Palma. Just beautiful, …

 
By Heidi
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28 Dec

Wild Walk Weeds

Wild Walk Weeds

Recently I found this patch of overgrown weeds and pioneer plants near a class I teach. Here are some pics of the gorgeous weeds …

 
By Heidi
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27 Dec

Jacaranda

Jacaranda

Since I arrived in Mallorca I have been obssessed with this tree. At first I thought it was an Acacia, then I realized the …

 
By Heidi
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26 Dec

Caster Plants

Caster Plants

This plant is incredibly dangerous if ingested in large quantities. But it’s also quite interesting to look at. I’ve looked up some information on this …

 
By Heidi
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25 Dec

Long Lichens

Long Lichens

In winter I have seen lichens everywhere, multicolored and gorgeous, taking stone and making it into soil, helping trees to capture even more oxygen …

 
By Heidi
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24 Dec

Water Troughs

Water Troughs

One of the interesting things about the Arab water system that was adopted on the island was the use of channels (I posted a picture …

 
By Heidi
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23 Dec

Fitas – ancient trail markers

Fitas – ancient trail markers

Along trails in Mallorca you can sometimes see these stacks of stones. Some Mallorcans told me that these are called Fitas, and the tradition …

 
By Heidi
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22 Dec

Native Plants

Native Plants

On my hike through the mountains I was able to see a few plants that are endemic to the island of Mallorca (or can only …

 
By Heidi
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