Arrival in Malta

Traditions and spirituality

In everyday language, an island is typically understood as a remote, isolated place. Isolated, precisely. But there's also an island right in the middle, we could call it the "hub" of the Mediterranean, a crossroads for shipwreck survivors, conquerors, religious figures, refugees, and, more recently, tourists seeking a tropical destination not far from home.

With the necessary precautions to avoid overweight fees with Ryanair, we arrive safely in Malta, where we meet the rental car representative. Everything goes smoothly, but when we leave the airport, it is already 23:30 on a Friday, after having worked all day. The darkness and driving on the right (understood as the side of the steering wheel) require extra attention for

arriving in Mellieha, where we have set up our accommodation for the next three nights. Traveling around Malta is considered an experience by everyone, and indeed it requires caution: besides driving on the opposite side of the road, there are many Maltese people (1300 inhabitants per square kilometer), and the traffic can be described as lively. When we reach the Maritim Antonine hotel, we think that for today it will suffice, and only a quiet night's sleep will restore our energy for a weekend that promises to be very interesting.