2018 – Malta We catch Bus 222 from Sliema the the ferry and we were jammed with people. Took about an hour to arrive to the ferry and 460 Euro return. The Ferry crossing took about 25 minutes. Fabulous views of the coast along the way. The Bus is there as soon as we dock. Our hour drive to the Temples gave us a chance to see much of the island.
At the Visitor Center we see many displays of artifacts dating back to around 3000 to 2400 BC. The information describes this as a second oldest archeological ruin on Earth.
Xaghra Stone Circle-We follow the trail through the stone walled farmland to the Circle of Stone (not an actual stone circle). We learn it is actually a see prehistoric burial site.
Ggantija Temples– The ancient stone rooms and they are an unusual covered cave like areas. Very interesting. It became the UNESCO World Heritage site have an extraordinary history. Built between 3600 and 3200 B.C, they fell into disuse around 2500BC and were not fully revealed to the modern eye until the nineteenth century.
100 Country Trek 
My husbands family is mostly from Malta, my grandmother (in-law) told us many stories from her childhood & life in Malta. Especially going through WW2 as a young mother & being bombed by the Germans. She loved her country so much & said it was the most beautiful place she’s ever been. Thanks for sharing these photos, it’s nice to get a little peek!
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Yes WW11 was such a tragedy with the Germans .My Dad was young teenager Signal Corps.WW11 and he survived being off the pole. This area was so amazing. Thanks Anita
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those stone rooms are so interesting!
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They are such an historic site we visited.
Thanks Anita
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I really enjoyed Gozo when we visited – also in 2018 🙂
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We were there the same year as you. It was such an amazing site we saw at Gozo. Thanks Anita
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So interesting, Anita!
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Such an incredible site we visited. Happy Saturday. Anita
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I absolutely love Malta! Such a beautiful country full of rich history.
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Yes we really enjoyed our time there. Thanks Anita
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It is so beautiful and I love the history too.
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It was such a very historic and fascinating place we visited. Anita 🥰
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No way! I went to Malta in 2018. I went in November– when did you go? We must’ve missed each other! I also took the ferry to Gozo and visited the Ggantija Temples, but also checked out the cities like Victoria to wander around in…
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Ahh we were there in Sept. Ha! It was such an amazing area we saw these Ggantija Temples in Gozo. See you sometime. HA!
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What an interesting spot.
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It was such an incredible site we visited. Thanks Anita 😊
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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Those covered cave rooms really remind me of Skara Brae. Interesting
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I never saw Skara Brae. Thanks Anita
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We enjoyed visiting both Gozo and Malta a few years back.
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Marion it was such an historic site we visited. A very interesting place we explored. Thanks Anita 😊
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I liked the place too, when I visited…some 30 years ago.
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It was a very historic site we visited. Thanks Anita
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So amazing, I love ancient history like this!
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You should pack your bags and go. 😆
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Well… I never stray that far from home, Anita. 👍🏻😬
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😃 😊
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Incredible photographs! 🙂 Thank you for sharing this post!
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Yes it was such an amazing site we explored. Thanks Anita
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