Yesterday was another blue sky day on this Rock of Malta – I worked, George gymed, then it was local for the late morning coffee! Tried another cafe and prompt service George was very happy!
We decided to head north to a sandy beach, where we could lie and read in comfort. Laden with supplies, water and beach umbrella (so we didn’t have to hire one) we took to the road in “Vivienne” (the little Subaru).
We headed towards Golden Bay, the tourist hotspot..but chose the beach just south of this, thinking it may be less crowded. Parking was certainly easier! Riviera Bay
There it was, way down there dotted with umbrellas and sun loungers (for hire of course)
‘‘Twas a long way down, lots of steps, no problem, a little anxious about the return journey but gasping for a swim, off we went and set up camp on a piece of sand! Sun blocked head to toe we spent the next couple of hours jumping in and out of the sea (even a little wave), reading and in Georges case enjoying the sights! Young fit people surrounded us!
Not too crowded at the far end (where all the sun loungers weren’t) and very hot golden sand. I could feel the back of my knees burning, even through the sunblock and George was getting hungry so we began the ascent! Oh dear, now I realised why Young fit bodies surrounded us! No shade on the way up, I suggested George go on ahead (mountain goat style) and I would get there when I could.
A few (actually several) stops, near the top I found a little bush (shade) and plonked myself (gasping) down ratting around in my bag for my water and looking calm to all passers by. I regained composure and tackled the last hurdle where George was waiting with car open and really to roll. The air conditioning was a welcome blast!
The road to home via “Rouge Cafe” and a two for one (much deserved) Pina Colada and a hamburger – my dinner, Georges afternoon snack!
One more little hiccup as we drove in, pressed the garage door remote, and the door didn’t go up. The battery must have died! Another in the apartment thank goodness so we could tuck the car safely away for the night!
Showers and book reading for the evening was all we (Me actually) could muster.
All who wander are not Lost girls 