Hibernia House Gateway Hostel Sliema

... self rule now, but it means nothing, as the European Union calls the shots.
We made many stops to enjoy the view and learn about the various forts. At one point we boarded little boats that looked rather like gondolas, six to a boat, and toured the harbor. Our guide was great. We discussed politics, health care and taxes. He is not happy with the EU. Qaddafi offered Malta oil at $10/barrel, forever ...

I've just popped over to Malta for a day & a bit (as you do!) to say a quick hello / goodbye to my parents (and bring them lots of goodies over for the last time in a while).

The weather is a little warmer than the UK, but not as warm as it's going to be in a week's time (ha ha ha).

Anyway, I'll keep this blog short so ciao for now!

Anita x

... places we visited:

Savona

As it was raining and cold here, decided to spend the day aboard and relax and enjoy the fabulous view of the city from the 12th floor of the ship and teach the children how to play 500.

Barcelona

Walked from the ship into town, needed the exercise and didn’t want to pay the exorbitant cost of cruise transport. Hit the Paseo de Gracia (Main Street), so interesting and buzzing with ...

... use" two of the three restaurants. On the roof there is the TemptAsian, proposing oriental, fusion food. It is very romantic :) We find very nice. The latter restaurant is the "Talk of town" and is more a place where you can drink what you want and eat if you want. Food was good and the price wasn't too high. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay in this hotel and I, once an for all, would recommend it (except, maybe, if you are in a family trip with small children...). In any ...

... who is that "perfect partner" at any point in time. No wonder it is so difficult to find that person! So not only do I have to actually meet her, it has to be at the time where we are both right for each other. i.e. not in relationships with other people, in an environment conducive to a good initial meeting, both in a positive frame of mind, oh and both attracted to each other, that is often important. Then you have the non-trivial ...

... to the side of the main altar in here I saw half of the stone block St Paul was beheaded on in Rome. Whilst I take the tales of all relics with a grain of salt, I couldn't help but wonder if a man's head was actually removed on the white block I was looking at. I didn't wonder for too long though, as I was beginning to get hungry, and I had more to see that day. Following a light lunch in Valletta's picturesque Upper Barrakka Gardens, I jumped on board another rickety bus ...

... story. A riveting read I am sure you would agree! Well I am a "Becks" fan and the only reason I am actually admitting I bought a David Beckham book was that he mentions Malta several times in it! Yes! He holidayed here every year for 6 years in a row during his early Manchester United years, and he even brought Posh Spice with him once or twice! Manchester United team mate Gary Neville actually bought a holiday house here. In the book he describes Malta as a wonderful destination and ...

... we decided to buy a new camera as we had been shopping around for the best price as our camera had been giving us some trouble and can be a little unreliable. We thought we had got a good deal but then Wayne went and checked another store (I told him not to) and found that we could have gotten the same thing $100 AUD cheaper - he was spewing. We went and had some nice food for breakfast and then took off to the airport. As it was Easter the air line had over booked the ...

... they will give it up to the EU. But the jobs and education argument has won the day. I think they are also hoping for some grant aid to repair and maintain many of the old historic buildings and improve infrastructure. The reason so many people are working here is that now that it is no longer a home for boys it caters for travellers and is a day centre for old people. I think that is a great combination. Fr George later tells me that they cater for other vulnerable ...