Malta is a group of islands about half the size of Singapore. Few people this side of the world in Asia know much about it, including me. Since there are unused time share weeks due to expire soon, and we had already planned one week in Tuscany, Malta seemed like a good place to explore as well.
This is a throw back to our December holidays last year. Yes, the blog is coming out of its hibernation.
What to expect in Malta – ancient temples, a rich cultural history, idyllic isles, knights of yore and simply spectacular sunsets. It’s a big mistake to put off writing about your travels until months later, because you can’t quite remember what, when and where, which is evident here. So this will be mostly pictures with captions and scant descriptions.
Stone-washed homogeneous buildings like these litter the horizon all over MaltaA glorious sunset to be savored from our balconyOur Hotel in Paradise Bay, MelliehaSoaking in the sights of the old cityThe to-do list – Think we did more that half on this listPaul was shipwrecked in Malta in AD 60, where he was bitten by a viper but suffered no harm. He went about healing the sick there and were warmly received by the islandersMarsaxlokk is a fishing village in the south of Malta where the boats are brightly coloured with eyes at the bow. On Sunday, the entire village becomes a bustling marketMarsaxlokk from another perspectiveYoung aubergines at the marketAs the sun is about to set over a sleepy fishing villageAnother spectacular sunset!The statue of the Risen Christ atop a hill in Gozo. It was rather tricky to locate. We parked along a little used road and tried to walk up the cobbled path. Only one sure-footed young man made it all the way up to snap this clear shot.Xwejni’s salt pans of GozoOtter’s Bistro and Lounge in Gozo island – outdoor dining by the sea. Lovely food and great ambienceWandering among the ruins, which are UNESCO heritage sitesAnother day, another UNESCO site, and we are still in the same pose!These add a charming touch to the alleyways and homesMdina, the old cityAnother view of MdinaAntonio Sciortino created this masterpiece at the age of 24. It represents 3 street children who roamed the streets of Paris during the days of the 1848 revolution, inspired by the novel Les Miserables by Victor HugoSunset over MdinaAnd another sunset…Hung out to dryExperiencing the Crusades of the KnightsIn the line of fireEnding with a live firing of canons. Quite an experience!
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