I’ve just returned from 5 full days in Malta (not including
travel days before and after). There are so many experiences and photos to
share that I’ll post multiple days in case you can go, too!
A Pilgrimage is a faith-based journey. I joined a group of
Pilgrims from Stuttgart (Germany), the UK, the US, and France. We were based in
Sliema, which is an easy bus ride or ferry ride from Valletta. If you travel to
Malta and don’t have a specific reason for being based in Sliema, I’d suggest
that you stay in or near Valletta.
Our first full day, we took bus 21 from Sliema to the end of
the line at the bus terminal in Valletta (2 Euros per person*). From there, it
was a short walk into Valletta, where we strolled around the pedestrian area,
and then on to “The Malta Experience”. We watched a movie about Malta and
had a tour of the “Knights Hospitallers” building, which was an amazing glimpse into an
historic site which provided medical care hundreds of years ago.
Small ferry boats brought 5 passengers each to 3 cities,
just across the water. Our captain made the boat with his own hands! What a
lovely piece of craftsmanship and tradition. We took a mini train (open sided metal carriages pulled by a small truck) through the streets of 3 cities, which would
be especially fun if you have children in your group.
We were grateful for the elevator which brought us back up
to the main level of Valletta! We took the ferry back from Valletta to Sliema,
which was a nice breeze and terrific views. Daytime fare is 1.50 Euros per one
way, or 1.75 in the evening.
* a multi-trip pass is available if you plan to ride the bus
more than once per day during your stay
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