Valletta, Malta is one of the prettiest ports we've sailed into. Today was a beautiful day, making for great pictures. We had thought we'd take the Hop On Hop Off bus, but the route covers the island and not the old city, so we decided to walk around as we had done on a prior visit. It was a good choice -- the old city is a treat.
Sail in with the early morning sun. Lots of churches in the old city.
The city is up the hill from the port. Not as bad as Santorini, but a good hike. Fortunately, they've recently built an elevator that lifts you up to the main level of the city. Well worth the 1 euro round trip fare.
View of the harbor from the elevator plaza .
Nautica tied up just a few hundred meters from the elevator.
Unique shutters. They open up for air circulation but still provide shade when the sun is high.
St. John's Co-Cathedral
The streets are narrow and the buildings are tall. It's tough to take a picture of the building facades in Valletta.
Sail away took place in the late afternoon with golden light, only from the west this time.
Sorry to leave
Sail in with the early morning sun. Lots of churches in the old city.
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