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Hidden in the mist
06048 days
by Emma
in Living in Malta
Hidden in the mist
- Portomaso tower
When we were watching tv this evening, I peered out the window and saw the Portomaso tower disappear in the mist. So I grabbed my camera and went up on the roof and took some pictures. It was really cool… the mist was only surrounding the buildings. Higher up it was clear and I could see the stars.
Construction cranes rising through the mist
Major power cut this morning
06048 days
Today when I woke up it felt as the world was wrapped in cotton… or a lot of snow. It was so quiet. I didn’t realize what it was until I was about to make my morning coffee – no power!
So I started an investigation. First I checked the status of the laptop battery, to calculate how long the power had been gone. I left it running yesterday. The battery was almost empty.
Then I took a walk with Gizmo around the block. I couldn’t hear any electric machines anywhere. So my conclusion was that at least the neighbourhood was without power.
Then I had breakfast. While I was eating my favourite yogurt (bianco) the power came back.
I immediately checked the news and I found out that about the whole island had been without power for several hours, due to an explosion at Marsa power station earlier this morning.
Shortly after lunch the water disappeared. Why am I not surprised?
Gizmo’s birthday gift didn’t last long
06048 days
The ball I gave Gizmo on his birthday November 4th, is already in pieces. The previous pink ball he had, lasted at least one and a half year, so I’m a bit disappointed. Well, he had fun with it for a few weeks anyway.
Oh yeah, If you happen to have spare beach ball balls… or know where to buy them separately – please let me know!
Swedish candy
06049 days
I just read on En plats i solen that there is a new store in St. Julians that sells SWEDISH candy! It’s called Candynavia. I miss Ostbågar and Dillchips! But as it looks now I could be eating ostbågar next weekend! Happy!
I’m definitely going there later this week!
Looking at a flat with own roof in Għaxaq
06052 days
by Emma
in Living in Malta
Today we’ve been looking at a flat in Għaxaq, in the southern part of Malta. Only small balcony outside the living room, but up on the roof there was a great space that could be used instead of terrace. The laundry-room was big and could easily be used as a summer kitchen insteadof laundry-room. The main bathroom in the flat was big and the washing machine could be place in there instead. The view was OK… but nothing special. The good thing with the flat was that the owner had spent some money on making the floor sound proof and put some isolation into the roof.
View from the roof
Big roof with room for washing maschine or summer kitchen.
Christmas decorations are up in the roundabouts
06052 days
by Emma
in Living in Malta
I saw the christmas decorations last weekend for the first time… One week into November is a liiiitle bit early, I think!
Christmas decorations
Boys toys
06055 days
by Emma
in Living in Malta
Tomorrow is my darling’s 28th birthday and these are the gifts we (me, his family and my family) bought for him. Wii including sports games, 2 versions of Guitar Hero + 1 guitar and MP3-player. I hope he’ll like it…
Nice view, close to Valletta, good resell value. But…
06055 days
by Emma
in Living in Malta
We took a short look at a flat in Msida during lunch hour today. It was good… we liked the layout och the flat and the view over Msida Marina was great! But with the road to Valletta just outside there was too much noise. Even with the sliding doors to the terrace closed we could here the traffic. And it wouldn’t be very pleasant to have dinner or just sit and relax on the terrace during summer when there is even more traffic.
The road to Valletta
Balcony in one of the bedrooms
The terrace
View over Msida marina
