It has been fairly rainy the past few days in Malta, which has meant that we’ve done a bit more homeschooling and a little less exploring. But, we did get to one of our planned destinations on Saturday, the National Aquarium in Bugibba. This involved taking two different buses, the second of which had to take a detour and nearly got stuck in some narrow streets. But the aquarium was very nice and reminded us of some of the tanks at the Shedd in Chicago. Another highlight was an awesome playground, which many, many kids were enjoying that afternoon.

We found a lovely Anglican church near our flat, Holy Trinity, and attended worship on Sunday. We’ll definitely go back and invite students along. The backyard of the bishop’s residence had a garden with flowering orange trees!

We are looking forward to the students’ arrival on Thursday (two days from now). We’re ready for some more company in the apartment building and the energy that the students will bring. Classes begin next week!

This little tableau in Sliema reminded me of one of our favorite children’s books, “The Little House,” where the city grows up around the little house that used to be by itself in the country.

Beautiful sunset in Bugibba

Cool playground outside the aquarium