The ship docked at Valletta early, and we had to be out of the cabin by 0800. That wasn’t a problem we’re prepared and headed up to breakfast. Whilst we had access to the ships facilities for as long as we needed our transfer to the hotel wasn’t due until 1130 and as were weighted down with hand baggage we didn’t have time to do anything other than hang about and wait.
When the time was due, we left the ship, customs was unmanned, and the imagine cruising rep was waiting at the meeting point. We had to wait until everyone had gathered by which time, the coach was waiting for us.
Arriving back at the Hotel Solana in Mellieha we were told that ŵe had to wait until 3PM for the room to be ready. Elayne headed for the swimming pool, I sat and read. Within a few minutes I was approached by one of the reception staff and offered a room. A free upgrade no less, with a balcony but no sea view. That was ok, it was only for one night. I have to say it was a very nice room.
We went for a walk up the hill, interesting, but not what we were expecting (more shops than what there were). A bit bored, we jumped on the bus and headed down to the beach.
We found a quiet bar, sat and watched the water. Boats coming to and fro, people wandering around. It was really quite pleasant.
Rather than eat in the hotel, just a few yards up the road was a local Maltese restaurant very nice. Empty when we arrived, full when we left of mostly Maltese including at least one very big family – always a good sign.
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