Daily December Diary

Day eleven

A visit to the dentist to smooth the rough edges of my crown, chipped whilst eating toast in Malta. An option to replace it in the New Year. I'm inclined to think it may be better to leave well alone as it's not too noticeable and as long as its not causing problems!
     In the afternoon I attended a musical soiree, two hours of Christmas songs, sung by our vocal coach, tenor Charles, accompanied on piano by the very talented Rob including; Child of the Stables secret birth, Chestnuts roasting, O holy night , Russian rose pluscarols to sing along and the totally new Ring a dong ding. An interval with mulled wine and home made mince pies made this a perfect social event in the run up to Christmas.

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Day ten

Five of us in a car to our choir dress rehearsal for our Christmas concert. A lot of chair moving and rearranging was involved before we sang through our programme with some stress from our conductor when instructions were not followed.We also arranged a date to meet to practice our New Year entertainment. After lunch,  Christmas card writing, blog updating and poetry writing! Must buy more stamps!!

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Day nine

Our last Aquacize class. Our group had all lost weight, two members had each lost a stone over the six week course. emails were exchanged and plans to start a walking group at the end of January were formulated. A food shop was needed today too!

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Day eight ;Farewell to sunny Malta, aboard the bus to the airport and our flight home. On disembarking from the plane we came to a halt as a man at the front announced that the doors were locked . As a queue built up a stewardess appeared and easily pulled the doors open to the amusement of us all except perhaps the man at the front!
   My daughter had been intending to attend her French class but opted for a rest and cups of tea before we drove her home. An invite to the Zumba Christmas lunch awaited me at home.

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Day seven: Valletta, a tour of the beautiful cathedral

 followed by a ride on the tiny train

lunch in a friendly artisans cafe

relaxing outside the grand palace

 Kiku the third

 before our tour of a nobleman's house

 Chess from around the world

A bureau made from three types of Maltese wood

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Day six ; A perfect day for a boat tour of the grand harbour

 on a traditional Maltese boat

with commentary from our boatman Victor

The quality of light is beautiful in Malta

We asked to be dropped off at the three cities

enjoying a cold drink in the sun

 before walking around the cities

 with their history

 Creamy delicious risotto for lunch

then more walking and views across the harbour

 returning for the salute in Valetta

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Day five; Our air bnb in Valetta

The beautiful lobby

 Amazing glass bauble tree in Valetta

 A bus ride to Mdina

The silent city

An English style phone booth

travel for tourists

 views from above

heavenly cherry and almond cake before the bus back to Valetta

 Even more gorgeous lit up

Each street had different Christmas lights!