• Claire Reed
  • Claire Reed

Malta

A 8-day adventure by Claire Read more
  • Trip start
    February 16, 2020

    Morning exploring Mellieha

    February 17, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

    We walked up a very big hill to the small town close to our hotel. Arabella hitched a rude in mummy's back but Joseph walked the whole way (and didn't moan too much!)
    We found some fountains to play in and despite numerous warnings both the children got wet!
    We went to a park with an amazing view and wandered along some beautiful streets.
    We ate some fresh Malta strawberries as a snack before the long walk back.
    Arabella had a snooze on the way down and we walked back along the beautiful coastline just in time for lunch at the hotel.
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  • Afternoon on the beach

    February 17, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    We went to the beach this afternoon. Joseph and matt both had a swim in the sea! The kids build a road network in the sand and spotted a jellyfish. (mummy read a book 😁)

  • Surprisingly beautiful Valletta

    February 18, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    We caught the bus to Valletta which took about an hour but was very cheap and easy. We spend the day exploring the city. The children were very good and enjoyed an obligatory ice cream as a treat.
    We spotted an MSC cruise ship from the city walls and saw cannons!
    Joseph used his holiday money to buy a sword with a holster and Arabella bought a mermaid!
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  • St Paul's co-cathederal

    February 18, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    Such a stunning building. We had to rush through as the children have limited attention spans but they enjoyed spotting the ubiquitous Maltese cross!

  • A ferry to Gozo

    February 19, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    We caught the bus and then the ferry across to Gozo. We didn't have much of a plan which was a mistake as when we arrived we were at a bit of a loss as to what to do. After deliberating a taxi 9r bus to the capital or the hop on/off bus we ended up in a taxi with Tony... He was gozo born and bred and ended up giving us an amazing bespoke tour of the island for only a little more than the bus fare.Read more

  • Ta Pinu Church and Dwerja

    February 19, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    This church was amazing. It has been visited by two popes and hasa whole area designated to miracles. This was full of letters and memorabilia from people who believed that had been cured after praying here. All sorts of prosthetics, bandages and braces adorned the walls.Read more

  • Stunning Salt pans and a hidden cave

    February 19, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    We continued our Gozo journey with a visit to the salt pans. The wind had sculpted the rocks and it felt like a moonscape. We had a lovely waterside lunch and then visited a cave which was found by a man digging a well. We were shown around by his grandson for the grand fee of €5.
    Joseoh was his usual fearless self but being 7m underground down the smallest spiral staircase I have ever seen gave the rest of us a bit of a wobble!
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  • Pool day

    February 20, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    Arabella wrote a postcard for Hannah this morning the the children spent 2.5 hours in kids club giving us time to drink beer and cocktails and read without being interrupted!
    After lunch they had a swim. It was beautifully sunny all day - mummy even got a bit of a tan!
    Italian for dinner this evening and then back at the disco 🙄😁
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  • Mdina

    February 21, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

    After a long and uncomfortable journey on a crowded bus we made it to Mdina. We had a celebratory (and obligatory?!) icecream before we took a horse and carriage through the streets. After a picnic lunch we explored the city on foot. Endless photo opportunities!Read more

  • Happy Birthday Joseph

    February 22, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    We spent 10 minutes in the beach before getting the bus to the aquarium. And then stopped for a quick ice cream and a lay in the park afterwards.

  • The airport has never been so good..

    February 23, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

    We arrived to find Joseph and Arabella's holiday friends Harris & Malika in the departure lounge. They are all so happy to have another hour or so together and we have exchanged email addresses...

  • Trip end
    February 23, 2020