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  • Ferry to Gozo

    Gozo is basically the sister island to Malta. Even though they are part of Malta they do not want to be known as Maltese. They are Gozonites. We took a 20 minute ferry ride to get to Gozo from Malta.… Continue reading

  • Catacombs Repurposed as Bombshelters

    A very interesting day indeed. Because it was Mother’s Day (also in Malta) our entire schedule was rearranged. We started out at a stop to see the Blue Lagoon that is on the Island of Comino. We were only able… Continue reading

  • Walking Up and Down In Valletta

    I woke up at 4:30 AM. Doesn’t matter what time zone I am in or what country. 4:30! At least I had a coffee maker and refrigerator in the room. The plan today was a walking tour of Valletta, the… Continue reading

  • Finally in Malta

    A long 24 hours but we are finally here in Malta. I never take pictures out of the window of an airplane but the descent into Malta and all the surrounding islands was worth it. Malta is south of Sicily… Continue reading

  • Areviderci Florida

    I know that every time I travel I say the same thing. Trip of a lifetime. That is what I feel about this trip too. It is certainly the longest. I have never been away for a whole month. We… Continue reading

  • A Day in the Life of the Hadzabe (Bush People)

    The Hadzabe is a tribe of hunters and gatherers who have been living the same way for the last 10,000 years. They are one of the last groups in the entire world. They are known for their unique “click language”… Continue reading

  • Ngorongoro Crater

    The Ngorongoro Crater is the biggest intact volcano caldera on earth. We learned that it is called a crater but technically speaking it can only be called a crater if it is an active volcano and this hasn’t been active… Continue reading

  • People to People Day

    We checked out of our hotel with the plan to visit a local family for lunch. On the way our guide saw women selling their baskets and rugs by the side of the road. He had our drivers stop and… Continue reading

  • Simba, Simba, Simba

    Simba is the Swahili word for lion and we saw lots. Here is a recap. Continue reading