Valletta, Malta

I walked out on the Promenade Deck and it was quite balmy so I dressed accordingy.  A hop on hop off bus was in order since I couldn't go with John on his quest to see Malta by walking.  Our first real stop was Mdina which was quite a ways from Valletta.  This is an old city but people live and work there so it isn't like ruins.  

Quickly, the weather changed and I was quite cold.  We got back on the bus and was taken on a long tour of the island.  Walls everywhere and the island looks like one big fortress.  They have been conquered so many times.  I think every major and not so major country has occupied it.  Most recently the Germans but with England's help they were able to repel the Germans.  I believe it was in the 70s when they became an independent country.The main cathedral was polluted by people.  Two Ships  were in and that is always a bad sign.  I was ok with not going into the Cathedral as I have been in most of the major cathedrals in Europe and I vowed at one time never to enter another.

The Le Cirque dinner was very good but the place was only about 20% full.  This was amazing to me as I was told I couldn't get reservations for 7:00 and I had to go at 7:30.  I was also seated at a table for one.  A lady I know from two world cruises, Lisa, wrote a book entitled "Table for One".  So I thought about Lisa's book and I was very happy.  My cabin neighbors were there also and were concerned about me being alone and I told them the story of Lisa.  We have made reservations for another ordinary night at the Pinnacle for the three of us.

It is Easter today so I assume luncch will be an Easter brunch.  This is usual fare on Easter for all the Dam ships.  Happy Easter to all.