Visitors

The only good thing about living away from friends and family is that you get to appreciate their time more when you do see them. Plus it is not a casual "Hi" you exchange from being in each others pockets its the warm "i miss you hugs". OK so that sounds very cheesy. I must stop before it gets really Hallmark Cards on you. We have had many visitors since we moved here and we really do relish the days. As someone who does like to play host, of course I love the opportunity to provide a meal here and there but it can also be tiring (meant in the best possible way as I would not for a minute prefer no visitors!) Luther also enjoys visitors so long as they are female and generous with their food. When my Dad comes down he always indulges Luther with long walks. You take on the role of tour guide showing off your new pretty home. In fact I have been on the tour bus so many times, I reckon I should just get a job on one. Our main requests from the UK are usually Molton Brown handsoap (good quality handsoap here is hard to find), I sometimes request a couple of foodie magazines (they are twice the price here) Yes I have said it once and I will say it again, the UK is just so much better for shopping. So far family and friends have tended to like roaming the streets of Valetta, the boat trip is popular and in the summer a laze around at a beach club by the sea, with a pool at your side and a cocktail in your hand in the true holiday spirit.

The Exiles

Chris and I are regular visitors of this fab restaurant in Sliema, Ok yeah so it is close by but i would probably travel miles and miles for some of their Calamari. It is the best I have had, none of this rubbery nonsense, just fresh squid pieces served with an addictive mayonnaise based sauce on a bed of rocket. Yum indeed. The impressive interior is white and arty, with an amazing sea view. No wonder it is always busy when we go. I recommend to book. Prices may be slightly just above the norm for the Maltese (so i hear anyway) but it is well worth it and the meals are plentiful so we often take some back home with us in a doggy bag. Booking is best.
This photo of The Exiles is courtesy of TripAdvisor