Yesterday’s adventures took us north to the hill cities of Rabat and Mdina…..a very touristy area but well worth a meander…
Front garden, small spaces, green and floral in the streets of Rabat..
Bougainvillea grows well in this dry climate (no rain in the 5 weeks we have been here) it seems there are two plants that grow prolifically here….this and Prickly pear bushes (the fruit of which is consumed by the locals) Any other plants need human intervention (and water!)
These towns are very historic and monuments of religion and saints adorn the streets! Think I missed my calling…
Taking a coffee on the square in Rabat at a very nice Italian bakery cafe….in front of the Basilica of St Paul…
We then wandered through the streets and over to Mdina…
Past the line up of horses and carriages (€35 for a ride through the streets of Mdina). Wouldn’t think of it; not because of the price but too hot for the horses!!
We hopped from side to side in the shade, until drenched in sweat and decided it was definitely time to search for some sea!
Google drive took us to Gnejna Bay….down a very steep mostly single lane road…and we dived in…actually no heads under water!
The orange sandstone sand was not particularly inviting so we plonked ourselves on a table and chairs (under umbrella) at the kiosk, for a cool drink and fruit salad for lunch.
As we needed a supermarket stop on the way home, we hit the road mid afternoon, with our open window air conditioning in full swing and arrived back to our penthouse terrace covered in dust…
As the demo across the road was heading towards ground zero…with the noise and dust continuing for another hour!
All who wander are not Lost girls 