A stroll down to Qawra

Qawra
@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
May 17, 2016 10:47am CST
Yesterday I took a walk along the coast with a friend, which took us down to the centre of Qawra. Since a few members here had requested a photograph of the seaside here in Malta, it seemed an ideal time to take one before descending the hill. There are actually more people around than this photograph would suggest, although it is not busy and is therefore quite a peaceful area. If the hotel wifi permits then I shall upload this image tonight. Tomorrow I head back to England, where I shall check online to see what holidays are available.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
17 May 16
Ha - you are like me - no sooner has one holiday finished then we're thinking about the next.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
18 May 16
I am at Malta airport now and trying to decide where to go next.
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• United States
18 May 16
@Asylum My sister asked why I am not travelling at the moment. I told her that I am building up my savings. After it hits a preset mark in my head, I will be looking into trips too. I'm thinking about the oregon coast. Perhaps I'll ask JamesH for suggestions.
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@LadyDuck (502235)
• Italy
19 May 16
I have never been to Malta. Judging from this photo it seems a nice place where to spend a week. Did you enjoyed your vacation there?
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
19 May 16
It was a great week. The island is a wonderful place and I also spent a week with an old friend from England who moved there last year.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
19 May 16
@LadyDuck That was not my intent, although it does seem appropriate. I am just in defensive mode on case the postcards do not arrive in time to placate the girls here.
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@LadyDuck (502235)
• Italy
19 May 16
@Asylum We had friends in Monte-Carlo who were native of Malta, I would like to visit. Is your avatar dressing in Turkish disguise now? I imagine that this is something to do with your next destination.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
18 May 16
now that's the kind of 'postcard' i'd like to receive. it gives a glimpse of malta.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
18 May 16
I spent some time in non tourist areas, which are much more indicative of the actual island.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
18 May 16
@hereandthere I always try to spend some time away from the tourist spots. All tourist areas tend to be international.
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• Philippines
18 May 16
@Asylum those are even better - everyday people and everyday life. hope to see them, too.
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@pgntwo (22405)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
19 May 16
Sounds like you enjoyed your trip to Malta, Kinnie aside! I am glad. Did you get to try anything else that is considered a local speciality?
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
20 May 16
@pgntwo I was surprised to find Dr Pepper because it is hard to find in many countries.
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@pgntwo (22405)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
20 May 16
@Asylum Dr Pepper and Cherry Coke arrived at about the same time there, as I recall.
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@pgntwo (22405)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
20 May 16
@Asylum You're right there. Like Kinnie, best served ice-cold from a glass bottle, as well as a bit of an acquired taste.
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• United States
18 May 16
Many beach resorts have pedestrian walks like this along their coastlines. I wonder why the US west coast does not. It's a pity we don't take advantage of what is right there for us to enjoy.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
19 May 16
@ElizabethWallace That is something that has not been the case for as long as I can remember.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
18 May 16
I agree entirely, it is a blatant waste of an excellent natural resource.
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• United States
19 May 16
@Asylum Why aren't smart people the ones making the decisions?
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
18 May 16
Wow, it's so pretty there! I'd love to spend some time there myself!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
18 May 16
It is such an attractive island that just strolling down to the seafront and buying breakfast can seem a great experience.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
18 May 16
@Asylum Now that's my kind of vacation spot! I've been to a few of those in my lifetime and I hope I find one or two more!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
18 May 16
@CRK109 It certainly beats all the overly commercial tourist attractions.
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• Preston, England
21 May 16
looks a great promenade view
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
21 May 16
It looks much better when you are actually there.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
21 May 16
@arthurchappell It was a much nicer place than I expected. Plus the bonus of an old friend living there.
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• Preston, England
21 May 16
@Asylum places always do - looks like you had a great time in Malta
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@jstory07 (148731)
• Roseburg, Oregon
19 May 16
What a very beautiful place that is.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
19 May 16
It was a very nice place for a leisurely stroll, especially with a coffee bar halfway between the two resorts.
@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
19 May 16
That is a lovely photo.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
19 May 16
It was an even nicer place to be.
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
18 May 16
How fantastic for you to show us a view, Thank you - just imagining myself sitting or strolling along that promenade . . . with a big gelato - sea wind in my hair and the smell of the ocean prickling my senses! Mmmmmm you will miss it!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
18 May 16
Yes, I will miss Malta. Halfway to Qawra was a small cafe selling decent coffee for 1 euro, which was ideal.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
18 May 16
@Inlemay It is not difficult to travel to another country from here.
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@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
18 May 16
@Asylum thats a good price as well - how marvelous to do all that in a week - the people up there travel easy
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@garymarsh6 (23978)
• United Kingdom
29 May 16
I hope you have found one!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
29 May 16
Not yet, but I will before long.
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@TheHorse (238280)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 May 16
Where is this on a world map?
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
19 May 16
It is Malta, which is in the Mediterranean just South of Sicily.
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@TheHorse (238280)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 May 16
@Asylum Ah, got it. Thanks.
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@JESSY3236 (22247)
• United States
20 May 16
That's a beautiful picture.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
20 May 16
It was a very nice place to be.
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• United States
21 May 16
Beautiful!!! It looks like a great destination!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
21 May 16
It was a nice stroll from one beach to another.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
21 May 16
@Jeanniemaries Quite likely, but I never got around that area in the evenings.
• United States
21 May 16
@Asylum I bet it would be pretty at night. I see strings of lights between the lamps.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
19 May 16
I am glad that you were able to get this holiday and I am interested to see where is next on your agenda.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
19 May 16
I am already planning for the next one, but have not decided for definite yet.
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@Fleura (34948)
• United Kingdom
17 May 16
Hope you've had a great time! That flew past!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
17 May 16
Holidays always do pass very quickly.
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@JudyEv (381905)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 May 16
Looks like the weather was really nice at the time the photo was taken.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
18 May 16
The weather has been excellent all week.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
17 May 16
That looks like a pleasant walk especially on a sunshine day.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
17 May 16
Every day has been sunny so far.