Xlendi, Malta

... the sea, with small, approachable bays set back from the Mediterranean blue waters. Our first stop of the day was in Xlendi, a small fishing village - turned holiday spot for Maltese people - there were a few small hotels there, but everything was very ...

... tea and toast, Charlie drives us to the Gozo ferry. Last week in the Tunis internet cafe I emailed George about an apartment in Xlendi. Brian confirms that he'll meet the ferry and drive us to Xlendi. We find the George right away. Typical Maltese, he's ...

... than both of us I'm sure. We're his only students so benefit from much attention and patience. First, we're off swimming across Xlendi Bay to prove we can actually swim. The first time in the ocean water is COLD despite the wet suit. We get a few ...