Sand Sunshine and Swimming

Relaxed start to the morning, Russ wandered to the local shop to buy milk and came back after checking his Wednesday lotto with a 65 euro win (about $120 NZD)!

We jumped in the car after 9am, and hit traffic chaos on our way to the beach, Destination Golden Bay.

In the north and on the other coast of the island, also home to the Radisson Resort hotel

Slightly overcast and even three drops of rain! Perfect day for the beach – the sea was warm and blue and even a little wave break on the shore. Lots of tourists all sporting speedos and bikinis with a lot of extra bits we didn’t really need to see!! In Malta anything goes!

Around 1pm we left and headed across the country to Xemxija (st Paul’s bay) for a bite of lunch and,surprise, a cool beer!

This is the site where St Paul evidently was shipwrecked on his way to Rome

Looking out from the cafe

In the distance in this image above you can seeon the island the memorial monument to St Paul’s shipwreck.

Back down the centre of the island and stopping st the San Anton Palace and gardens (after numerous wrong turns and one way street tours through Attard -the navigation system malfunctioning – Russ!)

This is the Presidents residence and historic kings gardens open to the public. However due to the lack of rain this summer the flowers were few and far between

The swans and ducks were enjoying the fountain pools however!

And Russ and Sue rested at the entrance to the presidents quarters

Inside the halls there was this beautiful private chapel

And on our back to the car Russ decided to play ‘Where’s Wally’ in the maze surely designed for short people or children!

Hot and a little bothered, after this expedition, it was time to head home. The road works (not the human GPS) delaying our journey back to the comfort of our air conditioned apartment. Now relaxing with a nice cool beverage (again).

Friday night ahead and we look forward to whatever this may bring.