Lampedusa, Italy
New sculpture just unveiled in main square in Lampedusa, possibly in memory of immigrants drowned in the attempt to reach Europe from North Africa
Main street (Via Roma), Lampedusa
Ferry and official vessels at Lampedusa
Isole de Conigli (Rabbit Island), Lampedusa
Diving boats off Isole de Conigli
Looking back at town quay
The airport at Lampedusa is VERY close to the harbour
Italian coastguard vessel, Lampedusa
Dawn on the way to Gozo
Just after dawn
Ferry leaves Mgarr Harbour, Gozo for Malta
Lourdes chapel from near Quicksilver's berth in Mgarr Harbour, Gozo
Ferry and small boats at Gozo
The marina office was very elegant
Mixed array of boats at Gozo
Fishing/tourist boat being painted
Alley and steps from Mgarr Harbour on Gozo up to Lourdes chapel
Parish church of Mgarr
Looking down from main town of Mgarr, From the parish church, with Lourdes chapel below
Mgarr harbour and Comino Island
Ferry heads from Gozo for Malta
Mgarr Harbour, Gozo, from Lourdes Chapel
At. Anthony's Church (Franciscan retreat), Gozo
The Park Slope of Gozo
Terraced allotments between Grand Hotel, Mgarr and harbour
A seaplane runs between Gozo and Valletta (on Malta)
View from mooring at Gozo
Blue Lagoon, Comino Island, popular anchorage for a lunchtime swim
We chose a less busy anchorage for our swim
Tourist boats go close to rock formations
Looking back at lunchtime swimming spot on Comino Island, between Gozo and Malta
Cliffs of Comino Island
In the entrance to Grand Harbour, Malta
Looking back at entrance to Grand Harbour past Siege Bell Monument
Fort St. Angelo, Grand Harbour, Malta
Q at Grand Harbour Marina, Malta
Fort St. Angelo is centre left.
Many streets are stepped.
Fine facades abound
Valletta from Dockyard Creek
North side of Dockyard creek, from across Grand Harbour Marina
Another staircase "street" with Basilica at Senglea above
Maltese Gondola
Gondola water taxis pick up tourists in Grand Harbour, Malta
Megayacht in Dockyard Creek, Malta, with Senglea behind
Yacht Samar (252 ft) in Grand Harbour Marina, Malta
We couldn't see inside Fort St. Angelo
The inshore side of Fort St. Angelo has patio cafe and moorings (empty) for residents of new upscale apartments to the right of picture
Cafe at edge of Fort St. Angelo. New apartment building (with moorings) at right.
Fort St. Angelo with Valletta behind (from marina)
Past eastern exterior of Fort St. Angelo to Lower Barrakka Gardens and Siege Bell Monument
St. Lawrence Church with red dome and twin towers
Vittoriosa (Birgu) has narrow alleys. The sign says Triq San Lawrenz.
Notice the dates. Christianity came early. After all, St. Paul was shipwrecked on Malta.
Doors at church complex in Malta
The Inquisitor's Palace is near the marina
Main hall has frieze of coats of arms for each inquisitor
Stations of the Cross, Museum of Ethnography (Housed in Inquisitor's Palace)
Woodwork on gondola
Thole pin and lashed oar
Water taxi (gondola) in Malta
Old Customs House, with Upper Barrakka Gardens above
Victoria Gate to Valletta
A Valletta street
Long up-and-down street in Valletta
Grand Harbour is a busy commercial port
Fort St. Angelo and Dockyard Creek (with marina) from Upper Barrakka Gardens
Cruise liners in Grand Harbour
Balconies-1. Street near Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta
Balconies-2. Street near Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta
Roundabout and bus terminal outside old city of Valletta
Leaving Grand Harbour Marina at first light
Leaving Dockyard Creek at first light
Fort St. Angelo in dawn silhouette
Fort St. Angelo in early morning light
Leaving Malta (July 3, 2008)
Grand Harbour, Malta disappears
