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June 2nd 2019
Published: June 30th 2019
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As mentioned in the last blog entry we decided to leave Gozo and head over to the island of Malta. We had been told by friends of ours where there was a good place to anchor that was close to chandleries (boat supply stores), a grocery store that has everything and the bus stop so we headed to Marsamxett Harbour and then to the head of Msida Creek to the anchorage. We were surprised to see SV Gr... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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A Reminder of the Time of British ControlA Reminder of the Time of British Control
A Reminder of the Time of British Control
An Intricate Water FountainAn Intricate Water Fountain
An Intricate Water Fountain
Treated Myself to a Hand painted Silk ScarfTreated Myself to a Hand painted Silk Scarf
Treated Myself to a Hand painted Silk Scarf
Valletta is a Planned City With Very Straight RoadsValletta is a Planned City With Very Straight Roads
Valletta is a Planned City With Very Straight Roads
but who said anything about hills and stairs?
It's a Survivor! Look At The Size of PotIt's a Survivor! Look At The Size of Pot
It's a Survivor! Look At The Size of Pot
for this plant - this was one of many on the street
The WWII Siege Memorial in VallettaThe WWII Siege Memorial in Valletta
The WWII Siege Memorial in Valletta
The Plain Exterior of St. John's Co-CathedralThe Plain Exterior of St. John's Co-Cathedral
The Plain Exterior of St. John's Co-Cathedral
doesn't prepare you for what you see inside
Everywhere You Look It is Richly DecoratedEverywhere You Look It is Richly Decorated
Everywhere You Look It is Richly Decorated
and makes the whole area appear to be gold brocade
The Barrel Ceiling Is Covered With PaintingsThe Barrel Ceiling Is Covered With Paintings
The Barrel Ceiling Is Covered With Paintings
with events of the life of St. John the Baptist
Two of Caravaggio's Paintings Are In Places of HonorTwo of Caravaggio's Paintings Are In Places of Honor
Two of Caravaggio's Paintings Are In Places of Honor
Some of the Details of the Ceilings in the Side ChapelsSome of the Details of the Ceilings in the Side Chapels
Some of the Details of the Ceilings in the Side Chapels
The Carvings of this Cruxifix Grouping is WoodThe Carvings of this Cruxifix Grouping is Wood
The Carvings of this Cruxifix Grouping is Wood
though as first glance you assume it is stone
Detailed Carvings of the ChoirDetailed Carvings of the Choir
Detailed Carvings of the Choir
Fort St. Elmo Completed in 1552Fort St. Elmo Completed in 1552
Fort St. Elmo Completed in 1552
one of the many helping to defend this area
Prisoner's in Fort St. Elmo Had Time On Their HandsPrisoner's in Fort St. Elmo Had Time On Their Hands
Prisoner's in Fort St. Elmo Had Time On Their Hands
and this is some of the work they produced
The Grand Staircase of the Inquisitor's PalaceThe Grand Staircase of the Inquisitor's Palace
The Grand Staircase of the Inquisitor's Palace
was added in 1731 as a statement of status
The Inquisitor's Palace Originally Built in the 1530's The Inquisitor's Palace Originally Built in the 1530's
The Inquisitor's Palace Originally Built in the 1530's
many renovations -t kitchen, bedroom and chapel
The Inquisitor's Palace Held the Prison & TortureThe Inquisitor's Palace Held the Prison & Torture
The Inquisitor's Palace Held the Prison & Torture
Items Used Depending on the Charges
St. Paul's Church in the town of RabatSt. Paul's Church in the town of Rabat
St. Paul's Church in the town of Rabat
built in 1675
St. Paul's Catacombs Date From the 3rd C. ADSt. Paul's Catacombs Date From the 3rd C. AD
St. Paul's Catacombs Date From the 3rd C. AD
an extensive network with much open to the public
There Were Also Above Ground Burial GroundsThere Were Also Above Ground Burial Grounds
There Were Also Above Ground Burial Grounds
located Outside of the City Wall over the catacombs



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