We Compete With the Weather

For our last ten days in Malta we will really have to be opportunistic with our outings. Each day could have showers, wind, sunshine or a possible combination of all three. The warmer weather will definitely not be here until March.

Today we went to town... 'down by the Bay' ....to supply our larder for the end of our stay.

It was nice enough to sit at Ximo's for cappuccinos before we made the climb. I really do think that after at least fifteen climbs, and maybe more, we are stronger for our efforts.

Ximo's is the place we had lunch the day we came down from St Paul's Bay to see what Marsascala looked like. The food was good, the Australian waitress was sweet and it turns out that it is a place that George also recommends to his guests.

Talking with English people that I have seen before, they told me that they have been living in Marsascala for eleven years. Because Britain is part of the EU they can live here equally with the Maltese. One man told me that there are five thousand British people living in Malta and forty thousand Maltese living in Britain. 'The grass is greener' maybe. Everyone has their reasons for emigrating. It could be a bit cheaper to live here for British people and definitely has a warmer climate.

Tonight we are having the squid. The chef at Ximo's who was also buying fresh fish from the boat, said ....'you cook them for one minute or you stew them for an hour. Keep that in your mind'...lol...we kept that in our minds.

Bob cleaned them, ink and all, then sliced them, sautéed them in fresh garlic and butter. We had the last of our garden fresh broccoli and cauliflower. It seems like an easy dinner but still a lot of prep work...right Luke and Meg?

The sun came out for the late afternoon and we were able to enjoy some weak sunlight with a glass of wine looking out over the valley. Spring is showing its blooms. A noticeable change since we have been in Marsascala.

Observations

The concept of 'three generations' is the norm here. On a Sunday afternoon it is very common to see grandparents, parents and children all walking together. It also is common to see grandparents looking after grandchildren at any time together during a day.

 

 

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