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- Day 2
- Monday, February 17, 2020 at 9:00 AM
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 105 m
MaltaMellieħa Ridge35°57’38” N 14°21’39” E
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 playRead more
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- Day 2
- Monday, February 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- MaltaIl-Ħofra35°57’59” N 14°21’10” E
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 😁)
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- Day 3
- Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 10:52 AM
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 39 m
- MaltaHerbert Ganado Gardens35°53’42” N 14°30’30” E
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.
WeRead more
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- Day 3
- Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 11:25 AM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 46 m
- MaltaNational Museum of Archaeology35°53’54” N 14°30’42” E
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!
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- Day 3
- Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 1:34 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 50 m
- MaltaSaint John’s Cavalier35°53’50” N 14°30’36” E
More from Valletta
February 18, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
As you can see, the children had lots of fun together today
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- Day 4
- Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 8:00 AM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- MaltaMellieħa Rock35°57’51” N 14°21’13” E
Breakfast with Mickey
February 19, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
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- Day 4
- Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 6 m
- MaltaWied tal-Mġarr36°1’32” N 14°17’48” E
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 busRead more
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- Day 4
- Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 12:00 PM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- MaltaIl-Ħofra tal-Berwin36°3’14” N 14°11’25” E
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 afterRead more
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- Day 4
- Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- MaltaTa’ Rafel36°4’47” N 14°14’45” E
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 aRead more
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- Day 4
- Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 8:00 PM
- 🌬 14 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
- MaltaIl-Ħofra35°57’56” N 14°21’14” E
Pre-disco games
February 19, 2020 in Malta ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
It's fair to say these two are loving their new friends
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- Day 5
- Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- MaltaIl-Ħofra35°57’55” N 14°21’14” E
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 aRead more
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- Day 6
- Friday, February 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 178 m
- MaltaRoman Villa35°53’7” N 14°24’4” E
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 picnicRead more
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- Day 6
- Friday, February 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 197 m
- MaltaPalazzo Falson35°53’11” N 14°24’11” E
Mdina part 2
February 21, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
More magical Mdina
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- Day 6
- Friday, February 21, 2020 at 1:16 PM
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 196 m
- MaltaPalazzo Falson35°53’12” N 14°24’12” E
Mdina part 3
February 21, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
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- Day 6
- Friday, February 21, 2020 at 5:56 PM
- 🌙 14 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- MaltaIl-Ħofra35°58’0” N 14°21’12” E
10 minutes at the beach before dinner
February 21, 2020 in Malta ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Mummy got her East and West mixed up 😳 so it wasn't quite the sunset we imagined but it was still beautiful
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- Day 7
- Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 9:00 AM
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- MaltaIl-Ħofra35°58’0” N 14°21’12” E
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.
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- Day 8
- Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 8:16 AM
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- MaltaWied Għajn Żejtuna35°57’54” N 14°21’36” E
& just like that we are on our way home
February 23, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Slight mix up with the bus stops meant a super fast walk up the hill but we made it...
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- Day 8
- Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 9:39 AM
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 65 m
- MaltaGudja35°50’54” N 14°29’42” E
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...
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- Day 8
- Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 12:30 PM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 63 m
- MaltaSchinas Reservoirs35°50’58” N 14°29’36” E
Farewell Malta, follow us home sunshine!
February 23, 2020 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We have had such a lovely week exploring, making new friends, eating, drinking and enjoying the sun. Homeward bound now. 12 weeks until our next adventure!
