Malta, part two!

I'm happy to present part 2 of our time in Malta! Again, good times were had. Sorry it has taken so long, I am finally back home in Australia AND I got my own computer, so I should have more time to continue posting about our trip.

Oh Der!

Mdina Dungeons. I think I want one for a halloween costume!

Floyd and his young son

Maltese style hangouts, in the kitchen naturally!

A happy man

One of many family photos!

Story telling <3

My honey with his grandfather's 3 sisters

Coolest Firetruck EVER.

Lovely Rita and I on a short walk to a fabulously deserted beach!

Most beaches in Malta are rock to water, no sand! I hate sand so naturally I loved this =]

Absolute MAGIC.

I get burnt easily, and there was no shade around, so my honey made me this fort. Sweet!

To be Continued...

Kifint, Malta? or, New People I Love (part one of many!)

Just a warning (not like it's a bad thing, it's a very very good thing!!), there will be more than one entry about Malta, because: We spent 2 weeks there, did TONS of stuff, and met some amazing people (most of whom are family). So, I need the space and time to write about this amazing part of our trip properly. Please be patient =]

Rita, our second cousin, was lovely enough to pick us up from the airport and drop us off at our hotel. Later that evening, she met us outside with a bag full of pastizzi ( my kind of girl!!) and Johnny, Ian, and Giada in tow ( more second cousins). In true Maltese hospitality ( the friendliest people on the planet, really!), we were served Cisk beer and talked as if we had known each other our entire lives. 

This is one of the many reasons that I feel so lucky to be a part of this family through my husband. I come from a very small family and was fortunate enough to marry into the biggest family I could have ever imagined! I still haven't met everyone, after 3 years of being together! And it's not from lack of trying! haha!

From left:Giada, Ian, Johnny, Rita, myself (my honey took the photo)

The next day, we were hungover, so we detoxed at the beach. I found some kitties hiding in the bush!

 These are like natural hot tubs from the ocean!

Sunday, we went to meet some family. This is Dave's grandfather (recently deceased) Nannu's brother Gianni. He's so funny and reminds me so much of Nannu. It's the cheeky Galea side!

Plenty of group photos coming! Us, Rita, Giada, Ian, Aunty Maria, and Uncle Gianni.

As you will see from this point on in our trip, we are always lucky to arrive somewhere when there is a local festival. This is a festa of a specific part of town. Here, people were chanting, the feeling was incredible ( I have goosebumps thinking about it!). 

Here, we met Alaya, Olivia, and Jason!

Lovely Rita!

Blue Grotto

Lovely ladies, all Galeas now!

We did a LOT of swimming, snorkeling, tanning, etc... In Malta, and I have to say it's the best in the world. 

More to come, don't you worry!

Paris, Je T'aime! Part 1

Sorry again for the delay in blog posts, friends. I have had no internet connection for most of our travels in Italia. Today, I'm going to tell you about the time we spent in Paris. First off, the most important part, was that after 7 years, I finally got to see my Grandma and my Uncle!! Here are some photos from hangouts with my mom's side of the family:

Cherish every moment!

Off to the Markets

To get to the Markets in St Germain En Laye, Take the RER A to St. Germain En Laye, They are Friday Mornings. Least Expensive and Most Delicious Crepe in Paris are here!

Arc De Triomphe. I showed Dave the Champs-Elysees that day, which reminded us both of the NOFX song, which we sang while we were there, for good form.

To Get to the Champs Elysees and L'Arc De Triomphe, Take the RER A Towards Cergy, Poissy, or St. Germain en Laye to Charles de Gaulle Etoile.

Toulouse Rugby fans

I have missed this girl for so long! Last time I saw Emilie was in 2007 (I think) for her cousin's wedding which I attended. Now she has a precious baby boy! It was a quick catch-up, but I look forward to seeing her again when we go back to Paris.

My dear friend Emilie and her little boy Joseph!

It's been a long time!

Next is the Malmaison, built under the instruction of Napoleon Bonaparte for his wife Josphine, a nice little chateau surrounded by gardens. It's free entry the first sundy of every month, which I think is the best time to go, as honestly I probably wouldn't pay to get in for this one. Good one for people traveling on a budget! To get here, you want to Take the RER A towards St. Germain En Laye, get off at Rueil Malmaison, and either walk by following the signs, or take 2 buses ( we walked to save the money).

Statue of Josephine de Beauharnais at La Malmaison

La Malmaison

The Statue I'm named after, Diane Chasseresse ( The Huntress)

One day, we went to do something I've always wanted to do in Paris. The Pere LaChaise Cemetary! Many celebrities are buried there, such as Oscar Wilde, Jean de la Fontaine, Edith Piaf, Jim Morrisson, and many many others. For Kitty lovers, this is a good spot! The cats love the warm stone, and I'm sure there are plenty of rats around too...(Ick) There are many beautiful sculptures, crypts, and grave stones. Best of all this is 100% free! To get here, you take the Metro line 3 towards Gallieni, or Line 2 to Nation. enjoy!

Look Familiar?? =]

Kitty friend named Duchess at the Pere Lachaise Cemetary

For Zombie fans!

Oscar Wilde <3

Another kitty friend keeping someone company

Edith Piaf <3 The Pink Carnation was from me

Where's Dee??

Jim Morrisson

While in Paris, we celebrated my step-cousin Elisa's birthday! It was good times, seeing them after 7 years!

My Awesome Uncle Dadou

From Left: My Aunt Martine, Me, Dave, Dadou, and step-cousin Elisa, on her birthday

Stay tuned for more photos of Paris! (I'm trying to break up the posts so they aren't too image-heavy)