Slept in until 8AM. Had the normal breakfast. Made plans to do the Saluting Battery and the Three Cities. At 9:30AM I left the hotel and walked down to the bus stop but decided to walk all the way to Silema again, need the exercise. When a got near the docks, I heard bagpipes and noticed that the bus stop area was blocked off. When I walked over to the docks, I saw that the ferry has not left so I went over and got on the boat. It was packed, probable from the buses not running. After the boat ride, I made my way up to the heart of Valletta. Valletta is very hilly, like San Francisco though I have never been there. The Saluting Battery is at noon so I had plenty of time to kill. I walked around, most of the shops were closed because its Sunday and early. I found a very nice court area that several restaurants use. I ordered a water and coffee. It was very relaxing and I pulled off my jacket because the temperature was starting to rise. I believe it got up to 75° today. After a very relaxing time I made my way to the gardens were the Battery is located. I got there right at 11AM and paid my 5€ for the show. Everyone can see the show from the platform above the canons but I wanted to be at ground level. I saw this once before last year but it was rainy. Today is a perfect weather day. I was the only one there so I got the VIP one-on-one treatment. This seems to always happen to me. I found a prime location for the show, it was nice having seen it before so I knew were to stand. I took many picture and I think I nailed the canon shot. Last time the photo was blurred because of the loud sound and shock wave. As part of the show, I was offered a free coach ride to the War Museum in Vittoriosa. Perfect that’s where I was going. The coach was full, about nine people were on board. On arrival, I started my walk through the area. Ended up at the docks, walked down to where the Maltese Falcon is birthed. This is a modern design of a sailing ship. She’s large with massive mast made of aluminum I believe. Started my way back and was contemplating eating at one of the outdoor cafes but decided to head back to Valletta. I walked up to the bus terminal and hopped on bus #1 that will take me back to Valletta. I texted Tracy to let her know what I was up to. She replied said she was cleaning up getting ready for her card-making day. Got back to Valletta and started walking in to the city for lunch but turned around and got on one of the buses back to Paceville. Got off the bus in front of the Le Meridien and walked over the restaurants in Spinola Bay. It was 2:30PM and every place was packed. So I just walked back to the hotel and changed my shirt and rested for a few then walked over the HRC for a burger and beer. Went back to the hotel and worked on pictures, uploaded a few and listen to music. Tomorrow the priority is hair cut and grocery shopping.
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