Glass — On the way to the Three Cities, we stopped to look at a glass factory at Ta Qali. Not only was it possible to see the glass being made but also to make purchases in the adjoining shop.
The Three Cities — The three cities, historic fortified towns, lie on the eastern side of the Grand Harbour, Valletta. They are Vittoriosa (Birgu) the oldest, Cospicua (Kalkara) and Senglea (Isla). They were home to the first knights of Malta.
St Paul’s Bay — The rest of the day was spent on a walk along the bay where our hotel was situated (The Dolmen).
Glass
Hot work as the glass has to be reheated every few minutes
The shop selling glass
The Three Cities
Our first view of Valletta harbour in torrential rain
… however, the rain soon stopped …
… and we were able to leave the coach for a photo shoot.
Valletta harbour
Entering Birgu
Following Grace
The Palace of the Roman Inquisition from 1574 to 1798 and which now houses a museum.
The Norman House, built in the 13th C. A double-light window with gothic arcading and the Norman style frieze along the façade
A baker arrives in the town square.
A church
Narrow Streets in the Three Cities
Narrow streets
The group makes its way through narrow streets.
A house with greenery
Another narrow street
No cars here!
Twists and turns
Birgu Waterfront
Boat with the Eye of Osiris
Marina
St Paul’s Bay
The harbour
Marina
Fishing boat with an Eye of Osiris
St Paul’s Church
The road by the harbour
A quiet spot to sit
Souvenir shops
Freshly cooked at the hotel
Maltese evening