JANUARY 1998
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++ Excursion Tip ++ Yearly Report 1997 ++
++ Headlines ++ New Years Party ++
++ Restaurant-Tip ++ A new yacht for King Juan Carlos ++
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EXCURSION TIP: RANDA, THE MOUNTAIN WITH 3 MONASTERIES
A nice journey is the trip up to the Puig de Randa which rises 542 m over the plain of Lluchmayor. The route starts in the picturesque village of Randa and guides you to the first monastry "Santuario de Garcia", based right at the bottom of the marvellous rock face. Over the "Santuario Sant Honorat" you will reach at the top of the peak the meaningful pilgrimage monastry "Nuestra Senora de la Cura", which was built in the 13th century. From its terrace you have an impressive view over the complete island.
Combine this excursion with a visit to the restaurant "Es Galdent".
(see our restaurant tip)
MALLORCA YEARLY REPORT 1997
Here are the most important happenings of the last year.
++ First Davis-Cup in Cala Ratjada ++ Opening of the new airport building with all its faults ++ After 7 years building time the new 2.988 meters long tunnel to Soller is initiated ++ Real Mallorca reaches the first Spanish football league ++ The pedestrian precinct in Peguera gets ready ++ A flop was the Mallorca Music festival, with band such as Tremeloes, Suzy Quatro and others ++ Bill Clinton visited King Juan Carlos for a couple of days on the island ++ Richard Branson prepares on Mallorca his balloon trip around the world ++ More and more VIP's on the island...Ray Davis (The Kinks), Tom Cruise, David Copperfield, Peter Ustinov, Boris Becker...only to name a few ++ and then there was sun, sun,sun........
HEADLINES
MALLORCA CELEBRATES NEW YEARS PARTY
The Mallorquins really love New Years Eve. Already weeks before they reserve tables in restaurants to celebrate the famous "Tri-Fiesta" which is a Gala-Dinner with live music/entertainment, etc. At midnight people come together at the market places to watch the town hall clock chime or watch TV to see the clock of Puerta del Sol in Madrid. However everybody has a cup or bag of 12 grapes which have to be eaten at every stroke of the bell. This is a Spanish symbol of luck for the coming 12 months. After that they change to the liquid form of grapes and drink "cava" (spanish champagne) through the night.
The 1997/ 1998 celebrations here were no exception to this tradition........
OUR RESTAURANT TIP: "Es Galdent"
When you enter this restaurant, you won't believe what you see. You are in a Mares-stone cave with the dimensions of a cathedral. All new visitors first take the time to look around before they sit down at the rustic tables and overlook the enormous walls and ceilings of the cave. But also the food of restaurant "Es Galdent" is fabulous. Typical mallorquin dishes are served and we can recommend i.e. "lechona" (suckling pig) and the very good Paella. Route description: From S'Aranjassa you drive in direction to Lluchmayor, about 1 km before the village you will find a sign post on your left side. Follow this sign along a narrow lane until you reach the restaurant. "Bon profit"
NEW YACHT FOR KING JUAN CARLOS
Since many years Juan Carlos spends his summer vacation in Mallorca together with his family, who are all fans of the Mediterranean. Their Yacht "Fortuna" moors at the "Real Club Nautico" and has already hosted such famous guests as Bill Clinton, George Bush and members of the English Royal Family. The Fortuna however is getting older and sometimes even the engines are failing and therefore it was felt to be time for a new one.
The Spanish King is a prominent and internationally known figure, who does much to improve the image of Mallorca. Partially because of this reason, many of the island's businessmen have offered to replace the yacht as a gesture of their thanks.
Juan Carlos, who is a passionate and experienced sailor, is very enthusiastic about this offer and will hopefully be able to set sail in a new prestigious yacht before too long.
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