Russ and Kev went to the hypogeum this morning (catacombs) and I went grocery shopping
And persused the local stores! Red shoes Jill!
Russ and I then took off in search of some untourist sights. This took us to Hal-ghaxaq – a town in the south!
Very old and small doorways!
Crooked doors! Looks like it is actually open.
The locals sunning themselves ignoring the wanderers!
This plaque on a wall dating back to 1681!
And the reason for the visit!
The shell house – the owner decorated his house with shells, starting in 1898 and completed in 1901. He then ran it as a bar and leading up to its completion, he was a seaman who collected the shells from all around the Mediterranean and the Arab coast.
We then headed to the Monte Cristo estate – which is a multifunctional centre, incorporating a vineyard and winemaking, reception centre and a children’s park.
The tree lined entrance to the Castille
Here a close up of the castle, a beautiful Italian building, however somewhat deserted at this time of the year.
The underground wine bars!
This place is run by the Italians and not always above board, so we are told! (By our cousins)
Russ observing the wineries from the balcony. This definitely felt like we were back in Rome.
The rest of our days adventure included visiting Cousins (who fed Russell again with rabbit stew) and cooking dinner for our family and new friends!
We are certainly enjoying the return to an Indian summer.
All who wander are not Lost girls 