I thought Barcelona  was incredible; but it just keeps getting better.  We simply stepped back in time again today in Malta.   There are three small islands that make up the Republic of Malta.  These islands have long had the attention of the world, from days of crusading knights to World War II action, all due to Malta’s strategic location.  Malta’s islands are positioned in the Mediterranean, just south of Sicily, a point that commands access not only to Europe but to Northern Africa and the Middle East as well.

There are cars here but the streets are VERY narrow.  The preferred means of transportation is still horse and buggy.  You feel very safe here until you spot the Bomb Disposal truck.  It is a reminder that you are never as safe as you think.  The cathedral pictured here is St. John’s Co-Cathedral.  There are lots of open air markets where people shop and eat.  Of course, we had to pause for some Gelato.  It was great, but not as good as Brewsters!  The fort/castle looking structure out in the water is where the movies Gladiator and Troy was filmed. DeWayne took a picture of me on our bed in our cabin.  Everyone complains how small the cabins and beds are on the cruise ship.  Not really sure what they mean?  As you can tell, the artwork on the ship is beautiful.

This country is also know for hand made lace and the Maltic Cross.  Of course, I had to buy a little of both.  Tonight we travel to Naples, Italy.  Our hope is to catch a train to Pompeii but we have learned there may be a transportation strike tomorrow, which may cause us to change our agenda somewhat.  I am looking forward to seeing Pompeii so I hope we can figure out a way around the strike. Ahhh…the adventures of travel.