Sicily and Malta: Blog # 6

                        Messina, Sicily And Valletta, Malta: Blog # 6

                                          Messina, Sicily

Harbor Entrances Typically Have A Patron Saint Statue Welcoming And Protecting Locals and Visitors

Yes, We Know The Ship's Name Is Backwards. Jerry Has A New I-Phone And Just Figured Out How To Change Settings To Fix Issue

         Not Exactly Hawaii: But Still Unexpected and Pretty 

                    Sometimes The Lighting Is Just Right

          Jerry Loves Turkey. He Could Not Pass Up This Drum Stick

                                Yes, He Gobbled  Up -- All of It

                               Getting Ready For Dinner: 

      Several Specialty Restaurants - Difficult To Choose - All Great!

                                Food Presentation Is Quite Elaborate

Messina Has A True Mediterranean (Moderate) Climate: Pine Trees, Palm Trees, Etc.

                  Sicily Is Known For Its Fresh Sea Food


               Muscle And Clam Farming Is Also A Local Industry

  Locals Sell Bags Of Muscles And Clams On Side Of The Road 
            Tour Stops At A Local Pastry Shop For A Pit Stop

                                It's An Amazing Place
                                So is The Cannelloni  

                                     Interesting Flavor

Large Earthquake (1908) Followed By A 40 Foot High Devastating Tsunami Hit The Island.. Thousands Killed, Buildings And Homes Destroyed. One Of The Few Surviving Structures Near The Coast

                            Bringing Victory And Peace

Statues Typically Represent Mythological Figures And Associated Stories

           The Tower Is Famous For It's "Carousell." Music Plays 

               The Lion Moves And Roars. A Rooster Squawks 

                   The Apostles Move As Do Other Figures
    This 1500's Era Church Was Hit Hard By The Tsunami

        It Was Bombed In WWII. Very Little Is Original

                                  We  Lit A Candle For Health And Peace

On A Previous Trip To Messina, Our Guide Emphasized This Son Of  King Who Was Victorious In A Major Naval Battle. 

This Time, Our Guide Also Pointed Out A Metal Map Of The Area That Was constructed And Installed Onto The Base Of The Statue

By Zooming In, Ships In The Harbor, Waves, Home And Streets As Well As The Church (Middle Of Map) Can Be Readily Seen

                                          Valletta, Malta

                        Fortress At Harbor Entrance Is Iconic

                              Amazing Buildings Throughout City

                       A Gorgeous Day To Go Sight-Seeing

         There Are 359 Churches In Malta - Locals Could Attend Services At A Different Church Each Day Of The Year

                 Taking A Harbor Cruise Is Well Worth The Time

                        Leaving Malta -- Heading To Tunisia

                                            Great Meals

               Getting Ready For An Evening Of Entertainment

                            Lights...Camera...Action...(And Music)

                                            High Energy

                                 Enjoyed The Many Iconic Songs

                                      Sunrise Or Sunset?

                                                Sunrise!

                              Jerry Is Working On The Blog

               Wake From The Ship Looks Like A Painting

 It Almost Looks Like An Aerial View Of Snow Capped Mountains