So much of our travels happens near wherever we’re staying. We did have a car the first weekend in Malta and we made the most of it, but walking is our normal mode.

We took a weekend day-trip to Gozo. After the freezing cold ferry ride (but at least it wasn’t nauseating, and it was sunny!) we enjoyed Malta’s other island.

A rainy, cold tour of Mdina. All the photos show it being baked by the sun! We are undaunted and set off on the bus to visit the old capital of Malta.

I am Groot (chicken luncheon meat). But also Sliema Cat Sanctuary!

We got up early and down to the ferry terminal at the end of our street, and now we realise taking a boat over is…

As is normal for us we went into Valletta without much of a plan except to follow the crowd and then take our own twists…

As is usual, once we find markets, sort out transport, and work a little bit, we get have a wander around our hood to get a feel for it. Sliema is a suburb of Valletta with a slightly slower pace.

Mr.7 is now Mr.8! But first, a little about Malta, our street is quiet, but close to shopping and buses and ferries.