On Saturday Vince and I took very few photos for a change! We went near to Mdina to the Aviation museum and the nearby craft village

At the aviation museum we read all about the horrors of war and how it affected the resilient people of Malta. They were virtually starved of food and had most  of their homes bombed so they had to live in caves underground.

At the craft market we viewed the beautiful Maltese glass, jewellery, Maltese food and embroidery. We had a cultural morning!

Sunday morning we visited Marsoxlokk fish market. It is a huge market which stretches all along the sea front, stall after stall for a mile and a half.

There were crowds of people and so we followed the road round to the next bay at Marsascala where there is a marina and a sandy rocky beach. it was delightful and we spent a couple of hours there. The weather is still warm at 21 degrees and sunny/cloudy.

Tomorrow is our last full day. (The plane departs 12.55pm Tuesday)

Today we went to Dingli cliffs. This side of Malta is untouched and natural. It is one of the highest points in Malta. The road along the cliffs is precarious and has a steep drop down to the sea. We loved the views and Vince bravely drove the car along the wildest part.  We made our way back via Mdina and explored the other parts of the town beyond the walls. We ate our dinner in a small café. We chose the Maltese menu (which was a mistake!) as it was a salad with white beans capers and peppered cheese. Then macaroni and meat in pastry, very dry and full of carbs! Then nut flavoured icecream.

Back in our hotel, this is the view from our balcony onto the local parish church.

Today we set out early and drove up the steep road to the Red Tower. There were panoramic views over to the islands of Gozo and Comino and towards Mellieha (where we are staying)

We then travelled to see Mdina. It is a walled town on top of a hillside commanding views from all sides. It is steeped in history and there were many photo opportunities.

Mdina is famous for its glass blowing and there were small shops selling glass and jewellery. We really enjoyed wandering around this town and hope to have time to return.

Today the first stop was the harbour at St.Pauls. The sea was calm and the sun shone brightly. We strolled around the quay side and into the town, so relaxing.

  Next we travelled to Valletta. The city was so busy in comparison. Although we  mainly stayed on the water front, we did venture up the steep narrow side roads to window shop.This is a view of the city walls and St. John’s co-cathedral….      In the afternoon we visited Marsaxlokk in the South of the island. Again we found a thriving picturesque town. It had a market selling traditional Maltese goods. Food, jewellery and embroidered cloth. Hope you like the pictures. Can you find the eyes on the fishing boat?

Hi I,m here again! The reason being that We are having a mini break in Malta. We are staying at the Solana Hotel in Mellieha in the north of the island.

The weather is warm and sunny and it’s so good to be away from the rain in Thornbury!

These are a few pictures of the bay near where we are. hope you like them. The fishing boats are hand painted and distinctive.