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Gordan Lighthouse

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View from Gordan Lighthouse. The citadel is in the middle.

View from Gordan Lighthouse. The citadel is in the middle.

Gordan Lighthouse

Gordan Lighthouse

Gizmo

Gizmo

Terrace-cultivation are used everywhere in Malta and Gozo

Terrace-cultivation are used everywhere in Malta and Gozo

The way down from the lighthouse

The way down from the lighthouse

Cool waves at Dwejra Bay

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Cool waves!

Cool waves!

Azure window

Azure window

Pelle, Kalle and Gizmo looking at the waves

Pelle, Kalle and Gizmo looking at the waves

Small waves in inland sea

Small waves in inland sea

Jan-Olof

Jan-Olof

Pelle

Pelle

Fungus Rock

Fungus Rock

Dwejra Bay

Dwejra Bay

Dingli Cliffs

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Low clouds at Dingli cliffs

Low clouds at Dingli cliffs

Last stop for the day was Dingli cliffs. Unfortunately it was raining when we got there and the clouds were really low, so there wasn’t much of a view either.

Blue Grotto

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Blue Grotto

Blue Grotto

Jan-Olof is enjoying the view

Jan-Olof is enjoying the view

Sunday market in Marsaxlokk

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Today we went to Marsaxlokk for the Sunday market. Here are some examples of things to buy:

Embroidered tablecloths

Embroidered tablecloths

Locally grown vegetables

Locally grown vegetables

Spices and herbs

Spices and herbs

It was a lot of people here this sunday, more than usual. I guess it had something to do with the Christmas parade and entertainment! The kids were really good at dancing and the younger kids were so cute! :-)
Entertainment

Entertainment

Christmas parade

Christmas parade

Christmas parade

Christmas parade

Day trip to Valletta

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Kalle is working today, so I took the Anderssons to Valletta by bus. The plan was to check out the christmas sale, but we didn’t buy anything.

Old Malta buses

Old Malta buses

In Valletta they have a real Christmas tree

In Valletta they have a real Christmas tree

 

Andersson's at Upper Barracca Gardens

Andersson's at Upper Barracca Gardens

 

Let's check out the sale

Let's check out the sale

We went to Grand Master's palace in the afternoon

We went to Grand Master's palace in the afternoon

Buskett Gardens

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Buskett Gardens

Buskett Gardens

Situated next to Verdala Palace in a valley just inland from Dingli Cliffs, Buskett Gardens was planted by the Knights as a hunting ground.

Heavily wooded with native, hardy species such as Mediterranean pines, Buskett Gardens was created by Grand Master Lascaris. The gardens also hold vineyards, orangeries, olive and lemon groves. There are pathways lined with ivy-clad stone walls and wilder woodland that allows for nature walks and exploration.

From autumn to spring the gardens are full of wild flowers, natural springs and woodland creatures. The wood leads up hill to the more formal gardens of Verdala Palace. A good picnic spot for tourists and locals, the garden is the venue for a lively summer tradition – the feast of L’Imnarja, a folk festival and harvest thanksgiving.

This sure is a popular place...

This sure is a popular place...

Verdala palace

Verdala palace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View over Laferla cross from Buskett Gardens

View over Laferla cross from Buskett Gardens

Sa Maison Gardens

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Sa Maison Gardens

Sa Maison Gardens

On our way to Black Pearl we found a “secret” garden. It’s not really a secret garden of course, but there were no sign at the entrance and I’ve never heard of it. It was really cool, with a lot of trees and flowers and the garden was in several levels. Unfortunately we didn’t have time to explore the whole garden, but we saw most of it anyway.

This is the information I’ve found about the garden at visitmalta.com:

The Sa Maison Garden is a small, pretty garden mostly known for its military heritage. The garden is also known as ‘il-Gnien tal-Milorda’ (Her Ladyship’s Garden) in memory of Lady Julia Lockwood, who resided there between 1842 and 1856. Her house was later demolished and the garden taken over by the military, which were responsible for its maintenance until 1903, when it was taken over by the civil government.

Apart from the several regimental crests, which are engraved in the bastion wall inside the garden, there’s also a small model of a castle carved in Maltese stone dedicated to the 2nd Battalion of the Essex Regiment.

The garden itself is on several levels and there is a Knight’s Gardjola (watch tower), which is easily accessible and provides spectacular views of the Ta’ Xbiex Yacht Marina and fortifications.

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Steps on the wall side leading to nowhere?

Steps on the wall side leading to nowhere?

 
Remains from the canons

Remains from the canons

View over Ta’ Xbiex marina

View over Ta’ Xbiex marina

Checking the view from Il-Fawwara, near Dingli cliffs

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Dingli cliffs was the next viewpoint on our sightseeing tour with Aida and Frippe. Just on the side of Dingli cliffs is Il-Fawwara, a place a like a lot. It’s peace and quiet there and amazing views over cliffs and the sea. This is a good spot to watch the sunset from.

Today I noticed something I haven’t seen on my previous visits to Il-Fawwara: the word NAZAE written in stones in a short piece of stone wall. I’ve googled it, but can not find any explanations.

The word NAZAE written with stones

The word NAZAE written with stones

Another thing I noticed for the first time today is that you can see the white tent protecting the megalithic temple Ħaġar Qim from here.
Ħaġar Qim is protected with a big tent

Ħaġar Qim is protected with a big tent

 

View over Il-Fawwara and Filfla island

View over Il-Fawwara and Filfla island

Sunset at Il-Fawwara

Sunset at Il-Fawwara

 

Aida and Frippe watching the sunset at Il-Fawwara

Aida and Frippe watching the sunset at Il-Fawwara

Filfla island in the evening

Filfla island in the evening

Sunset at Il-Fawwara

Sunset at Il-Fawwara

There are still some aqueducts in good shape on Malta

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Aqueduct

Aqueduct

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