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Re: Gallery: City of Balconies

DrFumblefinger ·
Beautiful!!
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Re: Gallery: City of Balconies

Paul Heymont ·
Fascinating to see not only how many there are, and how shallow most of them are! Did you see others that would allow more sitting and other activities?
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Re: Gallery: City of Balconies

PortMoresby ·
PHeymont, they all seemed about the same depth, enough for small chairs. In my previous piece, about Casa Rocca Piccola, one picture shows a bit of one behind a drapery that's pulled to the side. While I'm sure they seemed practical at the time they came into fashion, these days I suspect they aren't used much. The ones at Casa Rocca had a couple of chairs in them but they had an abandoned appearance.
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Re: Gallery: City of Balconies

Paul Heymont ·
They seem to be at about the depth that's sometimes referred to as a "Juliet balcony," just deep enough to step out of a stuffy room into the fresh air and hope for a suitable suitor to serenade you from below...
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Re: Gallery: City of Balconies

DrFumblefinger ·
...or perhaps a cool evening breeze to refresh you a little, Pheymont.
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Re: Gallery: City of Balconies

IslandMan ·
Great set of pictures, PM. The balconies are fascinating to look at and I certainly never tire of them. As you mentioned, the old and new buildings are similar in appearance and structure which is what makes Malta unique. I see you also stayed at the Castille Hotel, excellent choice!
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Re: Malta: Casa Rocca Piccola

IslandMan ·
Another great article and pictures, PortMoresby. So glad you enjoyed your stay in Malta and to have a personal guided tour of Casa Rocca Piccola must have been a bonus for you.
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Re: Malta: Casa Rocca Piccola

PortMoresby ·
Thanks, IslandMan. Indeed, it was!
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Re: Valletta, Why Do I Love Thee So?

Paul Heymont ·
Lovely pictures! I was surprised to see so many signs in English...is it the most common language, or is Maltese widely-spoken also?
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Re: Valletta, Why Do I Love Thee So?

IslandMan ·
Thanks PH. Maltese is the official language but English is widely spoken and there are little if any communication problems.
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Re: Valletta, Why Do I Love Thee So?

GarryRF ·
The island of Malta became part of the British Empire in 1800. The French had invaded Malta 2 years previously and were unwelcome. The British removed the French and established a base there at Valletta to give them a port in the Mediterranean Sea. And it provided employment and security to the local people. In 1964 it voted for Independence. The Coat of Arms of Queen Victoria can be seen over the VICTORIA GATE photo - above. The current Queen Elizabeth ceased any connection with Malta in...
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Re: Valletta, Why Do I Love Thee So?

DrFumblefinger ·
Thanks for this fascinating piece, IslandMan. Malta quickly moves towards the top of future travel destinations in my bucket list.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 20, 2014: The Piano Busker

Jonathan L ·
He is not the only piano busker. Check out Colin Huggins in my blog today about Greenwich Village, here on TravelGumbo.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sep 16 2014: Valletta, Malta

IslandMan ·
   The capital city of Malta , Valletta was originally known as "the city built by gentleman for gentleman". That description may have changed somewhat over the years as it is now a World Heritage listed city.   One of the first...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 20, 2014: The Piano Busker

IslandMan ·
  One of the fun things I like about traveling is coming across the colorful characters that make visiting a particular destination interesting. Buskers are one of those types of characters and can be found in any town or city in all parts of the...
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Malta: Casa Rocca Piccola

PortMoresby ·
  In November of 2012 I boarded a container ship in Singapore, and in December I disembarked in Malta.  My original plan had been to land in Port Said, after sailing through the Suez Canal, but the political situation in Egypt dictated...
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Gallery: City of Balconies

PortMoresby ·
  I was struck, as every visitor to Malta must be, by the sheer numbers of balconies on Valletta’s buildings.  There seems to be no easy answer as to why the balconies, which became fashionable in the mid-18th century, are...
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Valletta, Why Do I Love Thee So?

IslandMan ·
Alighting off the bus at the Floriana terminus, I walk across the small bridge spanning the deep ditch and pass through the city gate. The city immediately opens up before me as I walk down the main thoroughfare of Republic Street. Valletta , the...
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St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valetta, Malta. (Where Gumbo was #161)

DrFumblefinger ·
The solution to this week's puzzle is the beautiful cathedral of Malta. A highlight of any visit to the island.
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Palace State Rooms and Armoury, Valletta (Where Gumbo was #286)

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting one of the most popular attractions in Valletta, Malta, situated in the Royal Palace. These include some of the State Rooms and one of the world's best armouries.
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Re: St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valetta, Malta. (Where Gumbo was #161)

Travel Rob ·
The place is stunning! I still find it hard to pay admission to a church, but I guess with the high cost of upkeep, some need to do that.
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Re: St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valetta, Malta. (Where Gumbo was #161)

GarryRF ·
There's a few works of art ( ?? ) I wouldn't want to add to my collection. Enough to give you nightmares. The Church has a reputation for instilling the fear of God into people.
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View across Grand Harbor from Valletta

DrFumblefinger ·
View across Grand Harbor from Valletta
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Breaded veal chop, Valleta, Malta

DrFumblefinger ·
Breaded veal chop, Valleta, Malta
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Eggplant appetizer, Valletta, Malta

DrFumblefinger ·
Eggplant appetizer, Valletta, Malta
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St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta

DrFumblefinger ·
St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta
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View across Grand Harbor from Valletta

DrFumblefinger ·
View across Grand Harbor from Valletta
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Valletta's main street, Repubblika

DrFumblefinger ·
Valletta's main street, Repubblika
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