Early departure by motorcoach and along the scenic northern coast of the island to the ferry pier for crossing to the smaller sister island of Gozo. Greener and more rural that Malta, Gozo has a charming character all its own. 20-minute crossing by ferry with passenger lounge and deck seating we will pass the tiny island of Comino. Gozo field trip visit includes Ggantija Temples, acknowledged to be the oldest freestanding buildings on earth. Thought to be over 6,000 years old.
Even though Gozo island much smaller than Malta island, much to experience.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ġgantija
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/malta/ggantija-temples
http://aboutmalta.com/gozo/swift.html
http://www.aboutmalta.com/gozo/gozoplaces.html
Lunch at a Xlendi area restaurant, Zafiro, on Gozo. Great seafood. Awesome view from the porch area to the turquoise blue bay water. Carol says we need to come back and spend a few weeks “unwinding” at the Hotel San Andrea. Wonderful idea!
http://www.hotelsanandrea.com/zafiro-restaurant/
Continued field trip to the walled hilltop citadel where in early times, the local farmers used to retreat for protection from pirate slavers and a chance to sleep safely. Also excursion to the Dwejra area of fossilized shell and natural formations. Returned to Malta and hotel in the late afternoon.
Since dinner on our own, back to our favorite beachside restaurant, Il Gabbana. No rush by the staff to vacate the primo location table. Time to enjoy the view and a glass of wine. Beautiful soft, warm breeze coming off the water. Many stars sparkling in the night sky (-:
Photo 1. Some in our group take notes to remember important points of each place. I just try to take many (too many?) photos to help my memory.
Photo 2. Shows a poster in a chapel we visited. Yes we are truly thankful for this experience.
Photo 3. The view from Zafiro restaurant and Hotel San Andrea. Who wouldn’t want to enjoy this again? (-:
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