Monday 21 April, Easter Monday

The train to Soller went through the Tramuntana mountains

Today we decided to take the train to Soller on the northwest coast. After breakfast we walked in the sun to the station for the special train. There was a long queue for tickets and then another wait for the next train. But we did get good seats and enjoyed the view on the ride through olive groves, citrus trees and mountains.

Delicious orange salad at Can Gato

In Soller we found Can Gato, a nice place for lunch down a narrow street. We sat in a fragrant courtyard and had orange salad and a cheese and ham platter, plus a glass of sangria.

Then we walked further to an art museum, Can Prunero, with varied works of modern art. We went back to the main square for coffee and looked round the elaborate church. The station also had an art exhibition of works by Picasso and Miro.

At Abaco, a lovely bar

We took the crowded train back to Palma. Later we found Abaco, a bar said to be one of the 'nicest places in the world' and had a glass of wine.

Then we found a nearby La Taperia and had a delicious dinner of several shared dishes. We walked back to the hotel feeling rather tired.

Friday 18 April, Good Friday

Passeig de Born, a wide tree-lined street

We left Switzerland in rain and arrived in Palma in sun. The taxi ride to Hotel Saratoga took about 10 minutes. Nice room but furnishings rather flimsy. We explored the town on foot. Close to sea and squares. Some shops open even on a bank holiday. We saw some people still in costume after the parade for Setmana Santa.

We had a glass of white wine in the square and dinner in a tapas bar. We shared five tapas dishes and each had different fish. Tomato and garlic were prominent.

Later Laura arrived and has a room near ours.