Mgarr, Gozo, Malta
April 1st left Valletta at 7:00 AM and proceeded to Gozo the second largest island in Malta. We arrived outside Mgarr, a tender port, at 9:00 AM. Today we toured the island on a ship’s tour. After tendering into the port we boarded a coach and proceeded to Dwejra seashore and the Azure Window. On our way we passed a Palm Sunday processional in the town of San Lawrenz. The sea coast had large cliffs and various outcroppings which were very impressive. The jewel of the coast is the Azure Window a large arch cut out by the sea. From there we drove to Gozo’s capital, Victoria....
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On March 31st we sailed into Grand Harbor in Malta. This is truly a spectacular entrance to the city of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We were docked and ready to go ashore by 10:00 AM. Since the main street in Valletta is some 200 plus steps above the pier, we took a shuttle to the center of town. We left the shuttle and crossed the street to view the Upper Barracca Gardens. From there we walked down to Republic Street and Freedom Square. Republic Street is the main pedestrian street which runs across the center of Valletta. We strolled down the street viewing the magnificent...
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We entered the Grand Harbor in Valletta in bright sunlight. After docking we took a public bus up to the main gate and then proceeded to walk Republic Street and ventured into the Co-Cathedral of St. John. After lunch we walked down many steps and inclines for a half a mile until we reached the pier. Valletta Grand Harbor Valletta Grand Harbor Valletta Grand Harbor Public Buses Valletta Main Gate Republic Street Valletta Side Street St. John’s Co-Cathedral St. John’s Co-Cathedral St. John’s Co-Cathedral St. John’s Co-Cathedral Valletta Side Street...
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When we arrived in Malta it was a rainy day. We went to the other side of the harbor to Vittoriosa, where we saw the Church and the Inquisitor’s Palace. Vittoriosa Vittoriosa Dghajsa (Maltese Boat) Vittoriosa Church Vittoriosa Church Vittoriosa Church Inquisitor’s Palace Inquisitor’s Palace Street in...
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We were up early to view the sail in to the harbor of Valetta. We went to the town of Mosta, with its large dome, the Valletta glass factory and the old capital Mdina . Valletta Valletta Mosta, Church of St. Mary Mosta, Church of St. Mary Mosta, Church of St. Mary Valletta Glass Factory Valletta Glass Factory Mdina Mdina Mdina Cathedral Mdina Cathedral Mdina Cathedral Mdina Cathedral Knights Tombs Malta...
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When we retired and moved to Florida from Bellport,Long Island, NY, we began to cruise more and for longer periods of time. Our travels have taken us up the Amazon, around South America and the Antarctic, North Africa, the Mediterranean and Black Seas. We hope you enjoy some of our images and that they can help in planning your own dreams.