The ironman of travel Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

Malta

Malta From Catania Airport to Malta International Airport via Rome.
　When traveling things happen, and how to survive it is the fun of traveling.
　After waiting a long time, our party of 16 on a shooting tour our baggage never arrived.
　Oh my…! The tour operator's complexion turned pale and hurried to the baggage service counter.Checking the color of the baggage, the subsequent flight from Rome has finished today. In other words, there is no expectation of arrival today.
　Still, the tour moves around energetically.
　Tour the center of the city by horse-drawn carriage, and there are many slopes in the city, which is easy for us.I am very satisfied with the explanation by the coachman, Mr. Kondo, who participated from Nagoya. I highly recommend you take this ride even if only once. (the price is about 5 euros negotiated first)

Malta carriage

Malta Island Afternoon

Colorful boats float in the fishing village of Marsh Rock. A pair of eyes is drawn on the bow.
　It is a talisman that protects itself from bad weather. It is a leisurely, relaxing and really quiet fishing port. There was an old man in front of the harbor.
　He said "hello," he casually said. 72-year-old Katssara. "Is Malta hot in June? Is it different from Japan the heat?"
　Flowers bloom in small talk. "October or April is the best time to come next time," he said. Malta is an English-speaking country and 90% of people speak English. The story of soccer between Germany and South Korea, the world has become smaller.

Malta city

Marsh Rock Harbor Me

　After exploring the town, I head to the hotel.
　Wearing the same clothes because no baggage. Get a toothbrush and razor at the front desk. "For everyone" ... " There is a charge ". Five-star hotels are also surprisingly smart. We managed to get a change of clothes for only one day. Comrades are born because of the matching T-shirts.

　The next morning, "Come on, leave!", The voice of the tour operator who looks pale. I hope that my luggage will arrive today ... To the people in the car praying for our luggage to arrive.
　The Republic of Malta became independent in 1973, and the island of Malta, which was the main guard of the Mediterranean route, has an unimaginably long and heavy history. You can feel it when you visit the Megalithic Temple.
　It became an independent country around the same time as Okinawa’s return to Japan (May 1972). A historical island surrounded by a large citadel. A fortified city consisting of two uninhabited islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino.

Bagar Kim Temple

　The world heritage megalithic temple, "Bagar Kim Temple," is theoretically found to be older than the Egyptian pyramids. It is a mysterious mystery why such a megalith could be moved and lifted 6000 to 7000 years ago. Looking closer, it feels like each megalith tells the whole story of the Neolithic era. The Maltese civilization is now considered the oldest in the world.Only this natural stone knows the deep mystery of archeology .
　Today, Malta is a hotel construction rush with an increasing number of tourists as a resort in the world.
　In tourist spots, prices are quite high and mineral water costs 150 yen. Taxis do not have meters, and the fare for going and returning is different. If you're not careful, they rip you off.
　There are casinos in tourist areas, and there are three casinos on the island. My blood was boiling with excitement like the good old days and I went to the casino alone. Present your passport at the entrance, fill in your Japanese address, and even take a photo. Everything was input to the admission card I received. Casinos are also a card-universal. It seems that this card will be OK from the next time.

World Heritage Bagar Kim Temple

Taking a nap　Ancient city Mdina

　Mineral water and house wine are a set in the restaurants in Malta, and the service is perfect. However, no matter what I ate, the rich taste was quick to feel full.
　Too much wine at lunchtime with Mr. Nagata from Fukuoka, a traveling companion. I visited the ancient capital of Malta, Mdina and Labert, in a very good mood.
　The castle walls were an eye saw, so I jumped into a souvenir shop and watched a TV broadcast of World Cup soccer with shop staff who seemed to be comfortable. Keep the lid on the camera lens.
　After watching the game, I slept on a bench in the shade of a tree. My favorite camera also takes a short break on my stomach. A comfortable breeze without humidity blows through, and I feel great! The "Knight of Naniwa" is not in the heat.
　When I came next time, I wouldn't be able to take Kotetsu (my wife) and take a leisurely tour again with a modest amount of alcohol.

Church from the yacht harbor

Marsh Rock Harbor Lutz

Dusk in front of the hotel