The morning is free to pursue personal interests, with staggered departure times for visits to the Hypogeum. Since we were one of the first 10 person groups to visit the Hypogeum, we start the day by attending Sunday mass at the local Roman Catholic church - Stella Maris - Our Lady Star of the Sea. Although the liturgy and songs are in the Maltese language, we are able to follow all since the books provided in the pews are in both languages.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stella_Maris_Church
Carol & I then go for a walk by the harbor. We get to see boats from large to very small. We spend some time watching men operate small remote control speedboats. Oh, ”those boys and their toys!” Although those model boats might be about a foot long, others anchored nearby are well over 100 feet long.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Harbour
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sliema
Lunch is back at the Hotel Victoria. As in the past, the buffet is awesome. Today, I eat, better said, overindulge in a great variety of seafood specialties: many kinds of fish, shrimp, clams, crab and finish with a taste of a “few” different desserts. Yummy!
The afternoon is filled with lectures by Mr. Zammit Marmara. The first topic is Malta Under the British.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Malta
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta–United_Kingdom_relations
After a snack break, the next lecture is Malta’s Strategic Role In World War II.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Malta_(World_War_II)
Again, we wander the area for dinner on our own. Back to Il Gabbana bistro bar café on the water.
Photo 1. There are BIG boats,
Photo 2. Small boats, and
Photo 3. Little boats (-:
Click below for today's online photo album.
https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/2013C2CDay9of28
