Malta, A Dive into Medieval Times
(A view from the Mediterranean of the fortress city of Valetta) There is always something magical about a city, let alone an island that precedes Christianity, but which history is shaped by Christ’s followers. Not only is the Apostle Paul front and center in this small island nation, the Crusades although never started from here have left not only wealth, but also a wealth of stories to be told to visitors as well as to the citizens of Malta alike. (This is the view of Valetta from the other- the harbor side- seemingly less protected, but to see this you must have breached the harbor entry defenses) (Our daily climb to the main streets of the city) (This poster-like sign seems to protect crossing cats over the more often seen “children playing” sign) We landed at Malta International Airport on a hot July day and “enjoyed” that weather for the week we were in Valletta, the capital with only 6500 citizens out of half a million citizens this small island nation harbors. If you are not