After a drive to the terminal at Cirkewwa, we boarded the ferry for a 20-minute crossing from Malta to Gozo.
Ġgantija Temples — The Ġgantija temples are on the World Heritage list as being of exceptional universal value. They were constructed about 3600 – 2500BC and are some of the world’s oldest manmade religious structures.
Azure Window, Dwejra — The azure window is a natural arch over the sea. The sea here really was an azure blue. Some of the members of the group took a boat trip through a cave to see the arch from the seaward side.
Victoria — Named after Queen Victoria on the occasion of her diamond jubilee, Victoria is the capital of Gozo.
Ferry crossing Waiting for the ferry
Our ferry has arrived.
Leaving the harbour
The port of Mgarr on Gozo soon comes into view.
Entering the harbour
One of the lavish churches on the island
Ġgantija Temples
An explanation by Grace
Olives
Our first sight of a temple
Follow the red umbrella!
Description of the temples
We make our way into the temple complex.
The priest/priestess would speak through the hole to the worshippers.
How were these massive stones moved?
Inside the rounded cloverleaf apse
Narrow passageways inside a temple
The temples site
View from our lunchtime restaurant
Azure Window, Dwejra
Into the cave
Another boat is returning.
The azure window
The azure window
A catamaran sails through.
On the boat
The rest of the group arrives back.
Fontana
The laundry, an arched shelter built in the 16th century over springs. It could be used for washing clothes.
Fontana
The first rain of our holiday
Xlendi Bay
Xlendi Bay also in torrential rain
Dennis runs for cover.
Victoria
Gateway to the citadel
Gozo Cathedral, Victoria, is within the citadel walls.
View from the citadel ramparts
The citadel perches high above the town.
Prickly pears
Part of the defence system
View to the surrounding countryside
The Cathedral rises above the rooftops.
View from the gun rampart
Instead of walking to the citadel, the rest of the group listened to street musicians. You may also hear them on YouTube.
Mġarr
The harbour at Mġarr as seen from the coach.
Waiting for the ferry to Malta