Malta's appeal

Lets take a look at Malta's resume:
Malta is an island country located just south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea.  It is composed of 3 main islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino.  The two main languages spoken in Malta are English and Maltese.  It is a popular destination for people looking to learn English due to its many beaches, and it is a cheaper alternative to Great Britain and Ireland.

Why travel to Malta?

Lucky for us, there are numerous reasons in this category.  First off, Ryanair has regular flights in and out of Malta.  Getting around the island is cheap, easy, and an adventure.  Whether you're an adventurous soul, someone who relishes in relaxation, or a culture nut, Malta is the place for you.

Also, if you're a cat enthusiast Malta will fulfill your wildest dreams.  No joke, there are cats everywhere.

A quick tour of the island.
The four main cities that we traveled extensively to were Melliha, Valletta, Mdina, and Rabat (on Gozo).

Melliha is a pleasant beach town that caters to tourists.  It is home to Malta's largest beach and pristine blue water.  There are two nice grocery stores and multiple fruit stands.  Strangely there are two 24-hour car rental places less than 50 feet from one another.  The buildings are a vanilla color, simple, and scream Mediterranean.

Valletta juts out of the main island, surrounded on three sides by water.  It plays host to two magnificent harbors and a stronghold castle on the tip.  It boasts free wifi in plazas and a 7-story mall, with a movie theater, disguised as an 19th century building.

Mdina is the old capital of Malta and a military stronghold that gives you a breathtaking view of most of the island.  The inside of the main castle transposes oneself back to medieval times.  Its worth the extra 57-cent bus ride.

Rabat is the capital of the small island of Gozo.  It is home to Gozo's military stronghold and largest church.  Getting lost in Rabat's charming, windy streets is a must.  Be prepared to be swarmed by "no means yes" taxi drivers when you get off the ferry.  Careful, the ferries might leave back to Malta at all hours during the night, but the buses from Rabat to the ferries stop running at 6pm.  A taxi is an option, but a much pricier one.  Until next time...

Spanish for Beginners:
¿Cuanto cuesta?-- How much does it cost?

Spanish for advanced: Sevillan slang
Borde--(literally border of a desk or door) characteristic--mean person
Sal--(literally salt) characteristic--nice person

British English
Smart (as is Mike is dressed very smart today)--sharp in terms of style or dress

Basque
Ederto (eh-dehr-toe)--OK