Settling In

Almost a week in Malta, and I feel like I’ve been here for ever, the comfort of a second home! The week has been settling into a routine of work, mornings til midday, coffee at my local, and swim in the afternoon! My gorgeous cousin Anna has been calling me every night to make sure I am OK! I have been visiting my favourite haunts in the afternoons….

Birzebuggia (pretty bay) where mum and I used to have cappuccinos and hot chips most days – it was one of her favourite spots! Sandy beach which is much more comfortable for a read after a dip!

And last night I dressed up – surprise, makeup and all (which melted quite quickly) and bused down to the three cities, one of my most favourite places in the world, to meet my cousins for a drink and pizza in the evening….

It didn’t disappoint! The sun was setting and I took a stroll on the promenade where the super yachts moor! None of the big boys are in dock, as being August (the height of the summer holidays here) I’m guessing they are all out cruising the Med.

7.30pm, cousins running a little late, and I was rather warm (with melting make-up) so headed to the meeting point (Cafe on the harbour) and ordered myself a Pina Colada – that I had been dreaming about all afternoon! and settled in for their arrival…

This travelling solo can be challenging, but no one cares or questions, and one can drink when one likes, eat when one likes, and sleep when one likes…. p.s. lovely evening was had with the gals!

On another note – I think I have (with Kevin’s remote assistance) the plant watering system under control!

While this may look tropical – there are a few plants that seem to be looking more and more dead each day(the lemon tree in the middle of photo at the end of the terrace) despite the tender loving care(and water) they are now receiving!

Most nights I read my book/s, two down in less than a week, to the sun setting out my bedroom door….

I haven’t had a drop of rain since arriving 6 days ago, and the washing dries on the deck in 30 minutes! Aircon in the flat is set at 22 degrees and this sometimes feels quite chilly, average daily temperature at the moment is around 35 degrees! But who’s counting – it’s Summer!