Popular Post john luke Posted September 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2021 Flew out late last night to Malta. It was a somewhat last minute decision. The resort is called Sliema. Had a bit of a battle to secure a decent room but made it in the end; to answer the obvious question I am on my own and the room has three single beds. After the hotel a panoramic taken from the coastline. The rest of the photographs were all taken after walking out of my hotel and then along the coastline, with a few deviations. I am looking forward to visiting some of the old protected buildings. I have never been to Malta before. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinoydave Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Looks lovely especially the weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Loads of history in Malta, lovely place which I must visit again! I don't remember much of it as last time I was there was 1977, but it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Great pics JL. Looks kinda Italian, which isn't surprising i suppose, considering it's location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Krapow said: Great pics JL. Yes indeed, TFP JL, i look forward to more. I've never been to Malta so will be interesting, does Malta actually have any beaches with sand on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Pumpuynarak said: Yes indeed, TFP JL, i look forward to more. I've never been to Malta so will be interesting, does Malta actually have any beaches with sand on ? https://www.maltauncovered.com/travel-guide/best-beaches/ I have not. seen one around here; there are some. The above link does show some and where on the Island they are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 My Dad and uncles served in Malta between the North Africa campaign and the invasion of Italy. They often said that they lost their "toothbrushes" in Malta. I have no idea if they lost them at the same time or in the same "place". Any photos of WW2 would be much appreciated. Maybe I'll spot my Dad...and perhaps the person that stole his toothbrush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Views from the balcony 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 11 hours ago, Pumpuynarak said: Yes indeed, TFP JL, i look forward to more. I've never been to Malta so will be interesting, does Malta actually have any beaches with sand on ? Some sand for @Pumpuynarak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Thai Massage looked a little expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 In the the seventies, I used to visit Malta 3 times a year as a family member owned a villa in St Paul's Bay and I had the use of his car. Beautiful island, and fairly unspoiled then. Locals were exceptionally friendly and hospitable. Mdina the silent city is a fascinating place to visit and a trip to Gozo is worthwhile Thanks for the pictures, which brought back some good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post john luke Posted September 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2021 Day 2 - A walk along the coastline in the opposite direction to yesterday. Very much a boating theme today. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 A few from this evening. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 It does look nice JL, TFP 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 More to follow, but this was the highlight of today's activities. Valletta, Barracca Gardens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I have a cousin who lives on Gozo,although we've talked on video link recently I haven't seen him since 1982. Must pay a visit whilst we're both still breathing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, coxyhog said: I have a cousin who lives on Gozo,although we've talked on video link recently I haven't seen him since 1982. Must pay a visit whilst we're both still breathing. Gozo tomorrow. A panoramic from Upper Barracca Gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 6:10 AM, Derek Dangleberries said: My Dad and uncles served in Malta between the North Africa campaign and the invasion of Italy. They often said that they lost their "toothbrushes" in Malta. I have no idea if they lost them at the same time or in the same "place". Any photos of WW2 would be much appreciated. Maybe I'll spot my Dad...and perhaps the person that stole his toothbrush! Friday should be the day for this. WW2 trip planned for Friday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, john luke said: Gozo tomorrow. A panoramic from Upper Barracca Gardens. I'd be interested to see what's in Gozo....sun & beaches are not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 The Rotunda, Mosta, Malta. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pumpuynarak Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 5 hours ago, john luke said: The Rotunda, Mosta, Malta. What a beautiful building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 One of the negatives of organised tours is the fact that they often call at jewellery outlets, cut/blown glass outlets and similar. Some may enjoy but really not for me. The above is the view from outside the cut glass outlet which we visited. The cut and blown glass is beautiful, but even so I would not fancy carrying it in check in luggage on a flight. Moan over. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 On to Valetta. (This is yesterday by the way.) 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Great pics JL....really nice place to take a vacation. Love those cannon explosions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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