Early start this morning to head north and spend the day in Gozo with our visitors.
On the ferry, car safely tucked in the hold.
Off on Gozo and straight into Victoria, to browse before everything closed at midday.
We secured a car park near the Citadel for a mere €1.75 (for as long as we liked)
Wandered around Victoria for about an hour – the street markets and my favourite charity shop!
St George church with some action – maybe the Christmas bunting is going up!
A visit to the craft village for Wendy to do a spot of shopping.
Not for sale but I found a display of all the original glass bottles used in Malta islands, before the introduction of cans and plastic.
Then off to Xlendi Bay for lunch…
Still, glassy and very hot! Certainly wished we had brought the togs!
A delicious lunch (albeit leisurely as about an hours wait). But what a fabulous place to wait!
A Morris Cowley sunning it in Xlendi.
One more planned stop – the basilica in the middle of nowhere on the cliffs overlooking Xlendi – Ta Pinu, Roman Catholic Church dedicated to the blessed virgin of Ta Pinu. Connected to miraculous healings in its history.
The bridge to the church
The mosaic walls encompassing the courtyard
Four of these walls, each with several parts dedicated to towns of Gozo and depicting nativity scenes (and other religious happenings).
Inside the basilica – equally ornate and sculpted. With very few people, this visit was very peaceful and relaxing.
The afternoon was getting on and we decided to head back to cross on the ferry before dark.
Luckily, after a few roadworks diversions, we made the 4.15 ferry and were on the road in Malta by 5pm, just as the sun was setting.
Home by 6.30pm, not at all hungry and in need of a cool beer and shower.
Malta is still willing me to stay with this perfect weather!
All who wander are not Lost girls 