05/20/2022: Nearing the end

Today is our next to last day in Malta and we’re nearly at the end of this big trip. It’s been quite amazing.

I don’t have much to tell you about today other than the seas remain quite rough. The breakwater where we walked the other day near Dragonara is getting quite bashed by the waves. Where we sit on our rocks is totally wet where the waves break over the rocks. The white of the breaking surf is so pretty to watch.

It definitely was a very low-key day, at least for me. Christine had a bit of a small adventure. After she spoke with a man the other day who had been stung by a jellyfish off our rocks, she has been disinclined to swim in the sea. So, to get a swim in, she walked over to the Neptune pool. She had a lovely swim and then a bit of a surprise when a man walked into the shower room. She wasn’t sure whether she was in the wrong place or he was. Anyway, she had a lovely swim in the Neptune pool and spiritually communed with Eve during her swim. Eve has made use of this pool during past visits, so they can share that.

Christine off to the pool

Other than that, a lunch in the apartment, and a nap, the only interesting thing was the arrival of a large sailing yacht in our bay. It was a surprising site seeing her arrive. The yacht’s name is Rhea and she flies the flag of the Netherlands. I looked her up on a maritime locator website and was able to confirm her location. She’s 48 meters long and 8 meters wide. She’s a very lovely thing to see out in the bay. We thought she probably came into a safe harbor to get out of the rough seas. The maritime website says her next intended port is Marsaxlokk, a lovely fishing village on the southwestern side of Malta. Even in St. Julian’s Bay she was rolling quite a bit with the choppy seas.

For dinner we went to Peppi’s again. It’s convenient, the food is good, and when we can get a table on the outer deck, it’s a great spot to enjoy the approaching evening. Christine was smart and made a reservation for tomorrow night so we can spend our last night at the best table on the deck.

Because my gut is still not 100%, what I wanted for dinner was a nice bowl of chicken soup. Guess what the soup of the day was at Peppi’s? Right you are, chicken soup! It was delicious and just what I had been hankering for all day.

After dinner we walked through the park that stretches from near Peppi’s all the way up to Exile. It was a very nice evening to be out. I wanted to walk to Exile point just to see what kind of wave action was going on on the seaside. It was getting dark by that time so we didn’t see much but we learned that the club at Exile is a happening place on a Friday night. What is funny to see is all the cellphone screens lit up along the rocks where people are congregating to party in the approaching darkness. We ended our day with a gelato sitting on a bench along the water.

Low key, but another nice day in Sliema, and quite frankly, we are happy to be in this Airbnb. It does feel like home.

One thought on “05/20/2022: Nearing the end”

  1. I have enjoyed your observations as you have been traveling, though I would write each day….now I must as you are finishing and will soon be home. And of course there are question and things to discuss on our next visit. I hope you soon feel better, Linda….that part was a shame. Hoping the last leg of this journey is smooth…….hugs to you both !

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