Malta
Jan 1-5
AC1225 FLL-YYZ, AC872 YYZ-FRA, LH1276 FRA-MLA, LH1277 MLA-FRA, AC877 FRA-YYZ, AC8113 YYZ-IAH
Jan 1-2
Travel from Fort Lauderdale to Malta via Toronto and Frankfurt
![Flying over the Alps on our way to warmer climates](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463242843215-7IXYSWHAN0A5KKJO45NU/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A1620.jpg)
Flying over the Alps on our way to warmer climates
![Ruins of the Mnajdra megalithic temples from 3600-3200 BC](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463242842811-PTQCXRVEF0CL26KEIDHC/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A1645_6_7_8_9_HDR.jpg)
Ruins of the Mnajdra megalithic temples from 3600-3200 BC
![Looking south from the ruins, towards a small island in the Mediterranean](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463242854358-UE4D0SVOP8KNV1FRDUHR/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A1759.jpg)
Looking south from the ruins, towards a small island in the Mediterranean
![One of the many small forts protecting the rocky coast](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463242856258-B9CHYX5XJ6G6FM640JGJ/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A1766.jpg)
One of the many small forts protecting the rocky coast
Jan 3
Morning exploring Valetta’s old city and walking the coastal promenade
![One of the more interesting sights in the old town, next to the WWII-destroyed Opera](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463242963662-SLMMGXYBD55GUBU3A9E3/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A1792.jpg)
One of the more interesting sights in the old town, next to the WWII-destroyed Opera
![Malta’s modern parliament buildings](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463242960801-AP8RE79PSU8DN0JZVCN6/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A1805_6_7_8_9_HDR.jpg)
Malta’s modern parliament buildings
![One of the many impressive rooms in the 1578 St. John’s Co-Cathedral](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463242971808-UF9JB9Z9WKHE0GA7E9NY/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A1881_2_3_4_5_HDR.jpg)
One of the many impressive rooms in the 1578 St. John’s Co-Cathedral
![Interior of the Grandmaster’s Palace](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463242975887-BDG1RGEG4WIOR6H5UHD9/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A1926_27_28_29_30_HDR.jpg)
Interior of the Grandmaster’s Palace
![Looklng across to Kalkara and Fort Ricasoli](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463242982377-ZWARZ0DJGHSA7ZHZ6LRJ/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2028.jpg)
Looklng across to Kalkara and Fort Ricasoli
![Siege Bell War Memorial to honour WWII deaths during the Siege of Malta](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463242988446-X9L10M5NXXCVSL7HRM3Y/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2073_4_5_6_7_HDR.jpg)
Siege Bell War Memorial to honour WWII deaths during the Siege of Malta
![Beautiful sunny day in Lower Barrakka Gardens](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463242996846-0GCGX1SLSVTSG3SUH9RR/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2091.jpg)
Beautiful sunny day in Lower Barrakka Gardens
![One of the many charming old streets of the capital](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243001013-4UC0FN58SBTDWE2QTNHJ/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2132_3_4_5_6_HDR.jpg)
One of the many charming old streets of the capital
![Church of our Lady of Mount Carmel from the St. Julians Bay Promenade](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243005499-VMJHMVO65CRWYRQ4KN33/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2214.jpg)
Church of our Lady of Mount Carmel from the St. Julians Bay Promenade
Jan 4
Exploring more of Malta’s interior
![Charming walled city of Mdina](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243137495-OLSRX36YSR8WALPRL6L4/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2317_18_19_20_21_HDR.jpg)
Charming walled city of Mdina
![One of the few habitants out, on the brisk Sunday morning](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243135787-LVA8ROVCMBYWE57O3V42/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2371.jpg)
One of the few habitants out, on the brisk Sunday morning
![Impressive dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243152339-JEE5Q7T791B5MOSPHJAI/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2387_88_89_90_91_HDR.jpg)
Impressive dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral
![Walking Mdina’s wall after a nice lunch on a brisk, enclosed roof of a popular restaurant](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243150734-PELDKRNKXHQ1EH2Y8YPO/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2429.jpg)
Walking Mdina’s wall after a nice lunch on a brisk, enclosed roof of a popular restaurant
![Mysterious collection of cart ruts from 2000 BC at Misrah Ghar il-Kbir](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243166496-LST4Q04OFXANHXQ1OVCW/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2499.jpg)
Mysterious collection of cart ruts from 2000 BC at Misrah Ghar il-Kbir
![Looking up the west coast from the road](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243162336-8E5KQM1PYQUKVM6EIXLT/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2549.jpg)
Looking up the west coast from the road
![Some perspective on old Mdina and its fortification](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243169186-3MVN5A8KS7FDSYSXQV70/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2589.jpg)
Some perspective on old Mdina and its fortification
![Exterior of Mosta Dome, the third largest dome in Europe](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243178561-KL7WTTQTSV4XQ9HJ34L2/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2676.jpg)
Exterior of Mosta Dome, the third largest dome in Europe
![Replica of April 9, 1942 bomb that landed but did not explode in the church](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243183752-ITGYAQEIAB0Z0RHH9AQS/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2661.jpg)
Replica of April 9, 1942 bomb that landed but did not explode in the church
Jan 5
Morning in Malta before heading back home
![Hotel Casino and grounds at sunrise on an extremely windy morning](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243280822-OOGORLOGBN9CZ89BG4Y1/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2694_5_6_7_8_HDR.jpg)
Hotel Casino and grounds at sunrise on an extremely windy morning
![Looking northwest to the smaller island of Gozo](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243282438-ICM66U26E5MJKUR7B83G/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2736.jpg)
Looking northwest to the smaller island of Gozo
![St Agatha’s Tower (The Red Tower)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573505fb60b5e9a00181be6f/1463243288889-XEMCIIZLCTVQB3D1Z7FH/Malta+2015-Jan+%28web%29+-+C47A2756.jpg)
St Agatha’s Tower (The Red Tower)
Jan 5-6
Afternoon flight to Toronto and on to Houston the next day