Mooning around the Mediterranean

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We now reached Marsaxlokk a fishing village. A market was on and we had 20 minutes spare time.

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The Container port is nearby.

 

One thing I wanted to do was to try a meat pie. I walked past a pastry shop. Didn't look the best but a meat pie was just 2 euro so I bought one.

 

Wasn't a great meat pie but actually one of the best pasties I have had.

 

Many buildings look old but looks can be deceptive.

 

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The last of the village. Now a bit of a pointless diversion on our way to the Blue Grotto.

 

 

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Now we reach the Blue Grotto but viewed from afar.

 

 

 

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An archeological site.

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An old RAF structure.

 

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The first US Ambasador's residence.

 

The Citadel.

 

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Now a stop to try some Maltese snacks.

 

 

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Now just a short walk to the Rotunda of Mosta.

 

And here it is.

 

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3 hours ago, drron29 said:

And a couble of obnoxious Assies receiving an award.

 

That is quite a back drop!  How many days have you two reached now?  I’m guessing you’re getting close to a 2-week freebie.

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So inside the Rotunda.

 

 

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4 hours ago, drron29 said:

And a couble of obnoxious Assies receiving an award.

 

Ron! Where is the famous pink jacket? Congratulations on another milestone though!

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The Church had what the parishioners called a miracle on 9th April 1942 when 3 bombs fell on the church whilst a service was in progress. two deflected off and caused no damage. One pierced the roof but failed to explode. So a replica is on display.

 

And now time to leave the church and get back to the Moon.

 

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44 minutes ago, Stumblefoot said:

That is quite a back drop!  How many days have you two reached now?  I’m guessing you’re getting close to a 2-week freebie.

We leave the Moon tomorrow with our tally up to 421 nights. It will be 2 years before we hit 500 nights with current bookings.

And JP the pink jacket made an appearance most nights as informal nights were more numerous than formal + casual nights.

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Unfortunately you are dropped back at the cruise terminal because of security. The only security was looking at your room card. A joke. But it meant we had to get a shuttle boat to get to our dock. It was an utter shambles as according to other guests who went into Valetta independently they got a shuttle at 1.05 pm and within 5 minutes all the tours arrived back so we got a absolutely packed service at 2pm.

Some views from the service.

 

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3 hours ago, drron29 said:

We leave the Moon tomorrow with our tally up to 421 nights. It will be 2 years before we hit 500 nights with current bookings.

 

WOW!!  That's lots of sailing with Silversea.  Too bad this adventure is approaching its conclusion.  Were these most-recent pictures from Malta?  Without labeling, it's hard to keep track.  Love to hear your final summary for the ship's food and service quality at the end.  Keep up the great sharing.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

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Yes these pictures are still from Malta.

 

And this is the shuttle boat.

 

And Ponant leaves.

 

Edited May 20, 2023 by drron29

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Dinner in Atlantide.

 

We both started with the Beef tartare then I had the lobster bisque and miso glazed cod.

 

Rojaan had the lamb cutlets for mains and then the Eton mess.

 

I finished with a creme brulee. Though not on the menu it can always be ordered.

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A night time departure from Malta.