An extra day off work for my birthday seemed like a good excuse for a long weekend away.  In fact, I insisted on it!  After some debate, we settled on Malta for a mix of history, culture and sunshine.  I've been to Malta before, in 2013, but Jon hadn't.

Six thirty am flight.  Nnnggghhh... We landed at about 11, dropped our bags off at the hotel in Sliema, and hopped on a bus to Mdina.  Wandered around the walled city (which doesn't take long!) and shared a very tasty Maltese platter for lunch.  Fresh bread, crackers, sheep's cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes,... continue reading »