These photos accompany our third report about Malta, written after we returned. Because there are so many of them, the photos from the Marsaxlokk Sunday market are gathered on a separate page.
Late afternoon in Modica, Sicily.
Mt. Etna, with smoke coming from the active volcano.
Ron, windblown at Mt. Etna, wishing he had a hat.
Ellen at Mt. Etna, cold even with a hood.
Underground temple area in the Hypogeum, carved from the natural rock with flint implements. This photo was scanned from a postcard, since photos are not allowed during tours because of the preservation requirements.
Tarxien Temple complex.
Almond trees blossoming at the Tarxien Temple complex.
Flower beds at the Tarxien Temple complex.
Carved spiral patterns at the Tarxien Temple complex.
Bas-relief carving of a bull at the Tarxien Temple complex.
Gozo, the smaller of the two inhabited Maltese islands.
Ggantija Temple complex, perched on a hill on Gozo.
Outer wall of the Ggantija Temple complex. The largest stones are approximately 6 meters by 4 meters.
In the Citadel in Victoria on Gozo.
In the old city center of Victoria on Gozo.
Marsaxlokk, a small fishing town. The man is weaving fishing net.
The church dominates one end of the harbor at Marsaxlokk. The red and white painted dome is typical of churches in Malta.
The finish line at the trotting races.
Storm waves in the Mediterranean in front of our hotel.
Church of Santa Maria in Mosta.
The Inquisitor's Palace, Vittorioso.
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