October 24 Malta

We’re now back in Europe & delighted to have cell service again - can upload my pics & notes, get emails & texts, and use Google maps for directions. 🤩
After being herded about yesterday, we were delighted to be wandering around on our own today. Curious to what all has changed since we were last here in 2015 with Carla & Mark.

Nothing much has changed - except I noted a sculpture in Independenza Gardens had a new little “Cupid” on top. We found the park we always walked through to get to Triton Fountain, then through Valletta City Gate to Fort St Elmo and St Gregory Bastion.
We arrived there at noon - just after they’d fired the cannons. Talk About chaos - every tour guide imaginable was here with their herds. We quickly exited to the side streets to Barrakka Gardens for some peace & quiet.
After wandering 18,000 steps we paused just inside the wall for beers & people watching.

I as Peter headed to the gym, I went to Horizons to sit quietly and enjoy a British High Tea - complete with live classical music. Delightful.

The day before was John & Madeline’s 50th wedding anniversary - so we all celebrated it today Polo Grill , a speciality restaurant. This was certainly something to celebrate. 🥂🍾Læs mere