John celebrated his 60th birthday on Saturday - we started the day with a casual stroll around the streets of Valetta then a more strenuous walk around some of the waterfront with his cousin Maria and her husband Guisi, before stopping at a bar for a few drinks.
Then we went to Yanika's birthday ( Johns 2nd cousins daughter) - had dinner while most of the activities were happening and returned just in time for the cake - off course followed by more drinks.
Sunday was the start of the First Holy Communion season and off course there was a relative taking part -This is a very important event for the Maltese, the girls are dressed like brides and the boys all wear white or cream suits. We even saw some children being delivered to the church in a carriage - we are wondering if the stretch limo will be next
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Our days seem to have fallen into a pattern of swimming in the morning - relaxing in the afternoon ( watching an old movie on MGM channel) then a walk in the evening on the sea front - it is quite amazing to see the number of people that are out walking and enjoying each others company over a snack or a drink at one of the many bars or cafes that are on the seafront.
Off on our cruise of the Baltic region on Wednesday - I think the forecast temp for London on Wednesday is 18 degrees and for Denmark on Friday - our first port of call the forecast is
16 degrees with light rain -so I guess we better take the winter woolies
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