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The tale of Peter Kerr and his family as they settle into the "manana" pace of rural Mallorca, growing oranges on their little valley farm. He tells of the trials, tribulations and triumphs of the summer, including brushes with the local police and the unfortunate outcome of a drinking session.
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Having battled and succumbed to the manana pace of rural Mallorca, spring sees Peter Kerr and his family relaxing into a supposedly simpler way of life, growing oranges on their little farm, Ca's Mayoral. However, even after the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of their initiation, Spain has not yet finished with them. Embarrassing subtleties of the language, brushes with the local police, the unfortunate outcome of a drinking session; surprises are aplenty to test the resolve, stamina, and, perhaps more importantly, the sense of humor of this venturesome emigre family. Their eccentric and colorful new friends are always on hand to help out?for better or worse?and add spice to this account of tranquilo life.
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