Going mad in Medina

 Today we are off to the old capital of Malta,Medina. We catch a bus recommended by google which does not follow the advertised route. There seems to be a certain randomness of these bus routes. Anyway, we arrive unscathed in Medina.

Great pair of knockers

We were told that we had to do the Medina experience sound and light(son et lumiere)tour so we added on the knights of Malta tour. Following a much delayed movie we were off.

Nice pair of shades

The movie was "fine". But then we had the piece of resistance where we walked through a dark tunnel to see the preserved bodies of the ancient knights.

Take your eyes off my Malteser knight pig dog










Frank meets Albrecht Durer

This could best be described as grotesque-the old knights were nasty, ugly looking buggers. Emerging into daylight we needed some lunch.
All plane sailing today

Then we went into the cathedral which was a highlight as there was a student orchestra from Italy, playing.





There were many fine speeches made by various dignitaries which was completely unintelligible.

Then it was the long bus trip back to our digs.

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