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"English Edition 18"

Back from being on the other side of the World for a few weeks and must say was most shocked to hit the UK last week. Flew into London in what seemed to be record March temperatures. Queues at petrol stations, me footie team in the top half of the table and everyone talking about Hot Pasties , what the hell was going on ?

So looking for a bit of stability I dialled up to see what had been happening in dear old Puerto Pollenca and faith in the world restored again . Great to see not too much had changed there. Bars and Restaurants reopening after the winter break . Fortunately many of our loved and fond ones seem to have recovered the excesses of the recession and look forward to what we all hope will be a bumper tourist season.

Looks like most places will be ready for Easter this weekend so that people will be able to embibe and dine whilst celebrating the important Christian Festival.Must say we take this for granted for our celebrations and was brought up with a jolt the first day I arrived in Sri Lanka some weeks ago on what was one of the most holiest Buddhist days of the year. Having unpacked, showered and then strolled down to the beautiful beachside bar prior to dinner, my wife and I were looking for a cool pre dinner drink. " I'm sorry Sir , but we are not serving alcohol today to respect the religious significance of the day " the bar tender retorted. Well we had two choices namely get intoxicated on the wonderful sunset views overlooking a tropical Indian Ocean sipping Mango juice or retire to the hotel room to drink the mini bar dry . You'll never guess which option won ??

So as we enter and start another season we all look forward to those things we love about the life in North Mallorca . We all have our favorite moments, beit a nice cup of coffee overlooking a sparkling sunlight sea in the morning or a quiet glass of cool wine in the shade looking out at the World as it ambles by early evening. It's also nice to think that these moments are invariably recession proof and will be enjoyed for ages to come. Forget the Tanker Drivers and the VAT intricacies on hot food. Some things will never change.