Today we were scheduled to arrive in Malta at 2pm and sure enough by about noon we could see the hills of Malta on the horizon. It seemed like no time before we were sailing along the coast of Gozo and then Malta itself. The entrance into Valetta harbour is probably one of the most spectacular sights we've experienced. It is an absolutely stunning sight.
Rosa watched our arrival from the Reflections Lounge and found it a very emotional experience. Arriving by ship it must have reminded her of the experience of her parents departing from here by ship all those years ago.
After our arrival, and a quick lunch the four of us boarded our bus for a tour of Valetta and Mdina.
Victoria our tour guide did a terrific job of showing us all the historical highlights in the brief time (4 hours) we had available.
One of the highlights in Valetta is the St John's Cathedral. This must be one of the most spectacular churches in the world. It was built in the 1500's by the Knights of St John.
After completing our tour we finished the day with some Maltese beers (Cisk) at a waterfront cafe right in front of the ship.
Ah such a lovely images :)
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