G'day from Malta

Well I have been here for about five days and am absolutely loving Malta – thoroughly recommend this place as a holiday destination. As the Desert Rat is away in the US, I am here by myself and I must say have found it to be a really comfortable place to travel as a solo gal – it is really safe, there is loads to see, I don’t get stared at eating alone. Fantastic!! The food is fabulous (I might as well start writing about the important stuff first!) – the Italian influence is definitely here with lots of great pasta and pizza. I had THE BEST spaghetti marinara one night and a rib eye steak cooked to absolute perfection. And of course, in case I get thirsty, there are some really nice Maltese wines to try (and try again, if necessary!!!).

I have been doing some sight seeing around the island – there is so much to see! Luckily the Desert Rat wants to come for a look-see at some stage. Here are some highlights:

A view of the capital Valetta from taken on the ferry from Sliema

A funky yellow bus – these antiques take you all the way around the island!!

Balluta Bay at St Julian’s - I am staying up the coast not far from here.

A couple of days ago I went inland to The Silent City of Mdina - not sure why it is 'silent' - there were loads of other tourists like me! Anyway, it is a walled city, really beautiful and fun to explore.

A Friendly Knight in Mdina

St Paul’s Cathedral, Mdina

One of the many little streets in Mdina

Yesterday I went to the Hagar Qim and Mnaiara Temples which are situated on the northern coast of Malta and have been there since Neolithic times. There is some amazing history here, and as most of you would know, I am quite partial to wandering around ancient stones and temples. I was absolutely in my element here!! I hope to visit some other sites while I am in Malta, otherwise I will drag the Desert Rat around when we come back together.

Hagar Qim Temple:

Mnajara Temple: