Even before we arrived at Can Pasky, we were treated to Pascal's warm and welcoming hospitality with his sending of additional, beautiful photos of the region, inquiring what our 'dream breakfast' would be, and even specially purchasing a hot water bottle each for our senior ladies' cold nighttime feet. Nothing was ever too much trouble and always done with a broad smile, and of course, in the company of his most intelligent and affectionate little dog Poytoo.
From the small village of Orient, tucked away in a corner of the Tramuntana Mountains, you can walk, or bike, or drive to any number of interesting places where you can discover a more unseen side of the island. Yet Palma is only a 45-minute drive away.
Proud of his Mallorcan roots, Pascal was always happy to share his first-hand knowledge of the island's history and local lore, together with a broad range of interests, from plants and wildlife to geology and architecture. His typical Mallorcan house, although modernized for comfort, still retains all of its rustic charm.
If you want to eat out in Orient itself, there is a choice of good restaurants –just not on Mondays when they are closed. Our favourite was Restaurant Orient Ca'n Tomeu – on weekends it’s best to make a reservation! For a little more formal dining, we liked Dalt Muntanya. In Deiá we would highly recommend es Raco d'es Teix, where you can spend two or three hours on the terrace of a spectacular mountain restaurant, savouring a meal of delicious Mallorcan specialities and wines.
Having read all the marvelous reviews of Can Pasky, we knew we would be in for a wonderful holiday, but we were still totally unprepared for the stunning beauty and timeless atmosphere of this very special place, and the generosity of our host, now good friend, Pascal.
Gracias, Pascal, aguardamos con mucha ilusión nuestra próxima visita.
Abrazos, Ana y Susanna