Taking a break

Saturday, October 21st., Strand Mansions, Sliema, Malta.

I am here on a short holiday. Getting away from the deteriorating autumnal weather at home. More importantly, recharging the batteries by a change of scene.

Marvellous view across the harbour to Valletta from my balcony. Constantly changing scene. Sunny and warm. Immediate improvement in mood arises from a blue sky. Particularly enjoying walking around in shirt sleeve order after sunset. Sliema looks better at night. So, I expect, do I!

Ferry across to Valletta this morning. Impressive bastions. Laid out on a grid pattern by the Knights and largely unaltered. Long vistas down gorge-like streets. Visited the Museum of Archaeology which has a fascinating exhibition of artefacts from the neolithic period. Particularly liked a terracotta figure (only tiny) of a rotund lady lying on a sort of bed - 4000 years old, but in perfect condition. Found in an underground ritual site of some kind. Enigmatic is too mild a word!