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Valletta by night
The city of Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Malta has over 25 kms of walled cities which come to life with a golden glow at night. A sunset harbour cruise is one of the best ways to enjoy this spectacle.
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Regatta rowers practising
Almost like a scene from a postcard of the past, these two rowers are seen here at sunset in the Grand Harbour of Malta. Although the Regatta is held annually on 8 September. The day marks the anniversary of the victory of the Great Siege of 1565 over the Ottoman Turks. The church of St. Lawrence in Vittoriosa is seen in the background.
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The Siege Bell Memorial In Valletta
Situated close to the entrance of the Grand Harbour of Malta, the Siege Bell Memorial was inaugurated in 1992 by Queen Elizabeth II to honour those who lost their lives during the siege of Malta of 1940-1943. Seen here at sunset from the sea during the sunset cruise on the Hera II.
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Gardiola
The gardiola at the edge of a bastion in the Grand Harbour of Malta. Time stands still in the magnificent harbour, where the walls are the same as those of over 400 years ago. The harbour is often used by foreign film producers as a location for films. Many a famous Hollywood movie were filmed in Malta due to it's historical architecture and good film facilites.
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Harbour cruise at sunset
The sun was just setting as the boat started sailing. The skyline of Valletta is seen here from the Sliema side. The red flag adorned with the eight pointed cross of the Knights of St John, Hospitaliers of Jerusalem flapped in the gentle evening breeze.
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The traditional Turkish gullet
Originally built for use by fishermen and sponge divers in Turkey, traditional wooden gullets are now used as luxuriously equipped boats for cruises in the Mediterranean.
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Sand art bottles from Jordan
The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning typical souvenirs from Jordan would be the sand art bottle. Whilst I’m not that keen on souvenirs, I do appreciate the work and time involved in creating these decorative bottles. Different coloured sands are passed through a thin funnel to make intricate designs inside the bottle. The more different colours the artisan uses the more intricate and costly it is likely to be. It’s best to buy them from a place where you can actually see them being made. You can have one made to your tastes and ask for specific colours, a particular design or even your name written in the sand. Price will vary from 5JD to perhaps 20JD. I came across these at the Jara market in Amman but you can find them in most places around Jordan.
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Upper Barrakka Gardens Valletta, Malta
Spectacular view from the Upper Barrakka Garden in Valletta, Malta over the Grand Harbour.
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Maltese Pastizzi before baking
Trays of rikotta filled pastizzi await baking at a Maltese bar. Bought for a few cents each, this Maltese 'fast food' is very popular with locals and tourists alike. Beware, their crispiness and freshly baked aroma is strangly addictive and is responsible for many a fattened waisteline on this Mediterranean Island. Wherever you find the Maltese around the world, you will surely find Pastizzi!
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Pastizzi - A Maltese speciality
Maltese emigrants to Australia, Canada and the US have made sure they don't go without pastizzi. You can find pastizzi shops in many shops and Maltese clubs around the world. These rikotta filled pastries are cheap to buy and awesomely delicious.
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Johanna Stigter has been a member since 1 December 2007 and goes by Robin_2711.
Currently in Malta.
I am Maltese and run a destination management company. I cut back on my work to spend more time studying photography and to travel, mainly to the Middle East.
