We'’re out of it! A summer 14 “MAGICal” Med adventure Day 14/Aug 05 updated 05/05

[dizneeat]

That is my kind of luck too. I allow what I think it one child and a whole family moves in and then not only do they come in but are wild and or rude. I don't get how people do this. If I ask to let Claire in, which I don't do too often, I let her go and I stand where I can see her but allow the original people to still watch.

We have often had kids squeeze in in front of us. I never mind as long as they don't block my view after I have been standing in the same spot for whatever time. But then invade with a whole army, that was just too much.

Oh My - That is soooo RUDE!!!! I get the kids wanting to see and to be courteous but wow the whole family pushing in and then the spilled drink.

Glad it just took a little sweet to calm down.

We were just stunned at how they acted. And the spilled drink was a catastrophe waiting to happen, the way the kid just wiggled around.
Thank god for sweets to calm my nerves.

 

[dizneeat]

I started the trip report for our Flower and Garden trip. Would love it if some of you are joining us over there.


Here's the link:
The most fantastic, magical things can happen ........​

 

[dizneeat]

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Day 14, August 5

„Duck! There’s Jay!“ - Part 1

When we woke up and opened the curtains we could see that we were not too far from our next destination, Malta. So we jumped into our clothes and headed outside to watch the ship glide into the harbour.

Valletta is a very old city and it was so interesting to glide by those forts and then catch a glimpse of the city.

Once in the harbour we quickly took showers and then headed up onto the top deck to enjoy the view from there.

And after having taken in the view we headed to

Carioca’s for breakfast, where we were quickly led to a table and asked for our drinks preference. Tom ordered some coffee and orange juice, while I again only asked for very hot water to brew my own tea with my own teabag and some orange juice as well. And then we were off to the buffet. Tom had an

omelet, some baked beans, asparagus, grilled tomatoes, bacon and ham, while I had some

scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, a grilled tomato and some pineapple and orange segments. We sat down and enjoyed our breakfast and had a nice chat with one of the cast members. A short while later we were all done and headed back to our stateroom. And after a very short break we got ready to head out and explore the area.

To be continued ..........​

 

[jedijill]

I really enjoyed Malta and would love to go back to see some of the island outside Valletta.

Jill in CO

 

[kid-at-heart]

opps, double post​

 

[kid-at-heart]

Tom found something he liked, and it was not a sweet, but a

Is that a Swiss Army knife? One you brought with you?

Kate

 

[dizneeat]

I really enjoyed Malta and would love to go back to see some of the island outside Valletta.

Jill in CO

It was beautiful there. I had not done enough research before we actually went, but this is a place we definitely want to go back to.

Is that a Swiss Army knife? One you brought with you?

Kate

Yes, it is. We usually bring one for all the tools that are on there and it is very helpful in taking the meat off that turkey leg.

 

[dizneeat]

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Day 14, August 5

„Duck! There’s Jay!“ - Part 2

And after a very short break we got ready to head out and explore the area.
I had bought tickets for the hop-on, hop-off bus and you could see the stop from the ship, so this was where we were heading. Once we got to the bus stop we asked if we needed to exchange our vouchers and were told that they would do so once we boarded the bus. About 10 minutes later a bus arrived and we decided to hop on this one, as there were three different ones and we had a day ticket for all three. So, after exchanging our tickets we headed up to the top deck, found some seats and settled in. And then the bus started to fill up with many familiar faces from the Magic. Soon enough the bus started to move. We had decided not to get off at any stops as we wanted to get an impression on the island first and we wanted to do that from a seat with a view.

The bus criss crossed Valletta, stopping at many points of interest and it was awesome to be able to take it all in from our elevated viewpoint.
Finally we left the city

and went out to the Blue Grotto.

To be continued ..........​

 

[Pinkocto]

The Hop on Hop off bus seems like an excellent option for seeing a lot of places.

Breakfast looked tasty.

 

[GoofyFan1515]

What interesting and beautiful scenery as you arrived and docked at Malta!

I thought ducks could float and paddle along on the water. Who drowned Huey, Dewey and Louie???

How cute........it appears kids all over the world fold those little paper boats that I did when I was in Elementary school.

And after having taken in the view we headed to

Carioca’s for breakfast,

Jose!

Tom had an

omelet, some baked beans, asparagus, grilled tomatoes, bacon and ham, while I had some

scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, a grilled tomato and some pineapple and orange segments.

You were actually able to serve your own plate??? Oh wait, that's the other TR........

The bus criss crossed Valletta, stopping at many points of interest and it was awesome to be able to take it all in from our elevated viewpoint.

Looks like the hop on hop off bus worked off well, and so many interesting things to see in Valletta!

 

[Poolrat]

I am not sure but this looks odd. It certainly does not look like an inner tube that is inflated properly the person is riding on. Almost looks like a person is sitting still and washing the inside.

Donald needs to use that ring buoy and save his nephews!!!!! They are drowning!!!!!

The worlds largest paper hat boat?

 

[dizneeat]

The Hop on Hop off bus seems like an excellent option for seeing a lot of places.

Breakfast looked tasty.

It was perfect. It would be even better if we had had more time to get off now and then, but for that first visit, we just enjoyed getting to see so much from our top deck seats.

What interesting and beautiful scenery as you arrived and docked at Malta!

The photos don't really do the city justice. It was so impressive. Valletta is just beautiful.

Looks like the hop on hop off bus worked off well, and so many interesting things to see in Valletta!

It worked perfectly well. We have often used the hop on hop off bus to get an impression of a new city.

I am not sure but this looks odd. It certainly does not look like an inner tube that is inflated properly the person is riding on. Almost looks like a person is sitting still and washing the inside.

That's exactly what he is doing - this is the Aquaduck, so no inner tubes anyway, but they were checking and cleaning it ever so often.

The worlds largest paper hat boat?

It was HUGE and such a fun sight to see.

 

[jedijill]

I was still upset that I didn't find any Maltese Falcons for sale (Nod to the great Bogart movie).

Jill in CO

 

[dizneeat]

I was still upset that I didn't find any Maltese Falcons for sale (Nod to the great Bogart movie).

Jill in CO

Hm, could that be a new business idea?

 

[dizneeat]

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Day 14, August 5

„Duck! There’s Jay!“ - Part 3

Finally we left the city and went out to the Blue Grotto.

The surroundings were beautiful once we reached the cliffs and we were tempted to get off the bus there, but when we saw the masses there, we happily stayed in our seats. And soon we were on our way back to the city

and when we got back to Valletta again we decided to drive back to where we had gotten on

and then explore on foot. And a little more than three hours after we had gotten on we got off the bus again.

It had gotten really hot and we were hoping for some shade but we had to get up on top of the rock. We could have walked, but there is an elevator that takes you right up and it was close by so we slowly made our way over there. The elevator looked scary high,

but it was a much better option than to get up there on foot. In the end we really enjoyed the elevator ride and were in awe with the view once we had made it up.

To be continued ..........​

 

[jedijill]

I wish I would have known about that elevator! That was the hottest longest climb of my life!

Jill in CO

 

[Poolrat]

That's exactly what he is doing - this is the Aquaduck, so no inner tubes anyway, but they were checking and cleaning it ever so often.

Well that makes perfect sense now.

We could have walked, but there is an elevator that takes you right up and it was close by so we slowly made our way over there.

I think in this case, the elevator is the way to go even if it seems scary....

 

[englishrose47]

I would have loved to do that bus ride !! So many sights to see!! Can't wait to see where you go next!!

 

[Pinkocto]

I love seeing the ship from afar and thinking, 'that's my beautiful ship ' great pictures.

I don't know any history on this town, is this a fort you're going up or a different historical site?

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Karin! Backing up a bit.... I can't believe the bad behavior of some people. So many feel they are the only people who matter on the planet. Sorry about the spilled drink. I was thinking it could have stained your clothes

Malta does sound exotic. Probably the "Maltese Falcon" reference. Beautiful pics, and you managed to keep the hoardrs out of your frame.

Looking forward to the view... very cool pic of the tower.