It’s been one week since we arrived and we’re still trying to get a feel for the culture here.
Here’s Larry’s take: “Malta is a little hard to describe. It has similarities to Italy and Greece, with some more exotic flourishes. It’s a lot like a Greek island, only with higher population density. As for the people, they are a bit like the Greeks, but seem more chipper. The Greeks often seemed a bit weary and dejected, as if they feel their better days are behind them. The Maltese seem more forward looking, as if they’re anticipating a brighter way ahead.”
The photo below of the Seaside Promenade shows how much development there has been along the waterfront.
Yet, some neighborhoods uphill from the water still look like this.
It will be interesting to see how things have developed within the next few years.
There is a yoga/fitness studio just 10 minutes away cleverly named FreeMyMe. I tried a noon-time yoga class – the studio was small and the class basic – not the most welcoming place we’ve been to.
Due to its rich cultural history, Malta has a diverse number of options for dining. We’ve eaten Maltese, Italian, Hungarian, and Turkish plus nearby, there is a tiny Bulgarian Market. There are many good take-out restaurants. We liked this one called Seasalt which has really delicious fresh fish sandwiches.
We also like a place called Posh Turkish for takeout (huge portions!) and one evening roast chicken and veggies from the deli section of a nearby supermarket. It’s nice to have both a microwave and an oven for preparing meals.
That’s today’s Malta update! All is well here! Hoping all is well in your world 🌎 too!
Cheers!