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BIRGU one of the Three Historic Cities...cradle of Maltese History & a slice of authentic Maltese life

Festa Time!

Sat 27th August is festa time in St. Julian's - Spinola Bay... it's a very good feast to visit in the peak of summer, crowded with people from different villages, lively band playing in the streets and a great fireworks display to say the least!

Festa Luzzu!

Maltese fishing boat 'Luzzu' in Spinola Bay St. Julian's on the feast of St. Julian's....

Boat ride in the Blue Grotto caves in Wied iz-Zurrieq... expensive but worth it! The different colours of the sea are amazing against the coral as are all the different caves which each have a unique name :)

My 1st VT Meeting in Malta 28.01.05

So I made it to Malta's official 2nd VT Meeting! I met 4 Maltese VTers along with 3 foreign VT friends, we spent the evening chatting away & eating good food... We ate at 'Piccolo Padre' which is an Italian/Meditteranean restaurant situated in Balluta Bay - they serve all sorts of exciting dishes mainly pasta and pizza. Thanks to all who joined it was a pleasure meeting you! =)

From left:
STEFZAMM, ROCKARIA, jsadler8, me, Karl backpackkid, xemx, Elly01and Sandysmith with her husband Dave

1st May 2004: Malta officially joined the EU!

Malta entered the European Union in a blaze of glory on 1st May 2004 as the bloc embarked on its biggest expansion in history.

Millions of television viewers around Europe and the world tuned in to a magnificent light display at Grand Harbour at the stroke of midnight while tens of thousands jubilantly lined the harbour's edge to watch the show.

The Grand Harbour coastline was then transformed into a haven for a different type of music as local bands pumped out rock, pop and jazz in Valletta and a stage in Senglea responded with traditional Maltese music.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly provided by Mr Hof, who mesmerised the crowd with his light synchronisation over Fort St Angelo, a display twinned to a new opera penned by Roger Waters.

The loudest cheer came at midnight with the countdown to membership, just before Mr Hof's shafts of light towered above the harbour and a dazzling fireworks extravaganza lit up the sky.

Earlier, Ross Ashton also performed wonders with light, projecting images of the march of Malta's history, and its new European identity, onto the fort.

Many were relieved to be spared the traditional political speeches. In fact, with the exception of a 10-second recorded message from Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi, there was no political input throughout the evening.

"This evening I am proud to be a Maltese in Malta, and a Maltese in Europe," said Dr Gonzi, his voice booming out across the water.

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    kopwint Nov 11, 2009 at 6:57 AM Report Abuse

    Happy birth day,Happy birthday..to you,wishing you from Burma.., get free and happy with peaceful mind get success and strong, get harmony and smart, get wealthy and wealthy, Know where Burma is..??

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    a2lopes Nov 11, 2009 at 4:43 AM Report Abuse

    Nifrahlek ghal gheluq sninek Roberta and many happy returns of the day. Greetings from Lisbon which is waiting for your visit

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    Donna_in_India Nov 10, 2009 at 9:54 PM Report Abuse

    Hi Roberta - wishing you a very happy birthday! Hope you have a great day. Love the photos on your hp.

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    MichaelRees Mar 4, 2009 at 6:29 AM Report Abuse

    Member of the EU for five years: good, bad??

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    MichaelDovey Mar 4, 2009 at 6:18 AM Report Abuse

    Great photos, and now I know more about Malta than before Regards Mike

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    nomad7890 Feb 3, 2009 at 10:57 AM Report Abuse

    What an amazing Malta page you have! I saw your name as a "featured member" and check your page. I had never thought of coming to Malta, now it's on my travel plans. Beautiful photos - definitely enticing!

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    trav4bus Nov 19, 2008 at 4:21 AM Report Abuse

    really beautiful Island,, A misses how much in life to see.

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    martin_nl Nov 14, 2008 at 1:43 AM Report Abuse

    Happy belated b-day Roberta!!! Hope you had a great day.

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    popoze Nov 12, 2008 at 8:37 AM Report Abuse

    Hello Roberta, Happy belated Birthday Hope you got a great one. Lin

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    gugi66 Nov 11, 2008 at 8:14 AM Report Abuse

    Happy birthday and best wishes. Greetings from Stockholm, Sweden.

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