It's been a while since I posted anything but all the schoolwork and then the Easter exams I've been up to my ears with studying, and outings have been few and limited.
Thankfully I've had my last exam - Italian - on Wednesday, and what better way to mark the end of a month's work than by paying a visit to the capital city? We've got a little tradition running in this family. We never have any reason to travel to Valletta or anywhere near but we make it a point to make a yearly visit to the old town anyway.
It gives a stately feeling, like in the 1960s when my grandmother used to have treats by being taken to Valletta to buy shoes, etc. We dress all prim and proper and I remember the last time I went in 2021 was with a blouse and cardigan like some English lady with a poppy pinned on it. It was November and I had crocheted many more of them - hoping to sell them. Spoiler alert I sold none but then again I don't think I barely even tried.
Thursday happened to be a gorgeous day. My mother had planned to go early before the shops opened - but I wasn't willing to give up 3 precious hours of beauty sleep! So it was decided to leave at 11:30. In the morning of course haha.
Poor Papa. It was not until 1p.m that we waved out goodbyes to our cat and got into the car. The weather was just right - it was sunny but also cloudy so we weren't at risk of getting sun burned or anything. I did get a nice little sun-tan though...
We drove via Birkirkara and Msida and as per usual the roads were jammed with traffic. Probably it could have been worse but we were driving at around 1-2 pm the time when many schools call it a day. Not to mention that there were road closures too! But that shouldn't come as a surprise, should it?
Anyway, upon our arrival we found a good spot for our car in the parking area 4 floors below ground level and started by exploring the Upper Barrakka Gardens.
The three cities spread across the harbour, in a lovely panaromic view. There were even some lockets with the railing with couple's initials inscribed on them, but the trend appeared to not have caught on.
After doing some window shopping along Merchant's street, and shortly after we headed to the piazza and of course got a little nibble from Cafe Cordina, whose inside makes you feel like you're a royal about to enjoy some afternoon tea in Buckingham Palace. Here's a photo of the decorative celling, and stately looking chandelier hanging from it. A trip to the capital city can hardly be complete without it!
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| Goodbye Valletta! See in again in a year's time |
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