It’s been a busy three days initiating Jill into Malta life and I must say she is embracing it in more ways than one!
Having christened her new bikini on the first day, Wednesday she ventured into the business world – when I had to register Russell’s passing (as a Maltese citizen) – so it was a bit of waiting in the identity office for my turn!
Then off to St Thomas bay for brunch and a swim! Last time travelling with Jill in Rome – she lost her prescription sunglasses – this time it was her new bikini Knickers! Having changed into dry clothes before heading home for the evening – the missing Knickers were no where in sight when loading washing machine!
Thursday I had a very important Nail refurbish appointment and it was a night in after a shopping morning and nail afternoon!
LUCKILY – this very important item was purchased as a separate piece – so replacement knickers are now in safe possession! Not needed yet as we then experienced 25hours of thunderstorms and yes, for the first time since I arrived in June, RAIN!
Today, was the booked in advance visit to the world historical site just down the road – The Hypogeum – A Neolithic subterranean structure dating to the Saflieni phase (3300 – 3000 BC) in Maltese prehistory. The Hypogeum is thought to have been a sanctuary and necropolis, with the remains of more than 7,000 people. A little claustrophobic as we were both a bit dusty from a couple of wines the night before, and hanging out for our morning cappuccino!
However we had to wait a bit longer as the hatched plan was a wander around the capital city of Valletta – we caught the ferry from here, Senglea, to the city across the harbour!
My middle offspring looking for a job right now – and I found the perfect solution – from working from home to the other side of the world! Quite a big step!
Racing to catch the street market before midday, only to find it wasn’t really happening due to the thunderstorms that only rained themselves out while we were underground at the hypogeum! So an early lunch (11.30) was next on the agenda and the long awaited cappuccino!
Roaming the streets of Valletta….
Rebel sports in all its glory…
Past the Malta at war museum…anyone need a large anchor?
To the memorial (bell tower) of Malta being awarded the George Cross in 1942. This view from the lower barrakka gardens! Where after the rain the temperature was soaring and the sweat glands (and everything else) was on fire!
A seat in the almost shade to regain our composure and breath, before walking the southern side of the wall …
Past the holiday bachs and Valletta rock swimming hole!
Then watching the new Gozo fast ferry heading out of the breakwater at the tip of the city.
The day fading (and the wanderers) we headed back on our return ferry ride to a very hot little Vivien (Subaru) and up the highway for Jills first venture north to visit Anna and Sam for a cuppa in Attard! What started as a dusty morning turned into a big day as we finally arrived home around 6pm with nearly 10000 steps under our belt! Tis an early and quiet night ahead as I need to tie off some loose work ends in the morning before I clock out for my week off!
All who wander are not Lost girls 