The bus to Cirkewwa took us straight onto the ferry to Gozo. Isaac's first boat trip was very quick and pleasant. On arrival in Gozo, there were lots of toots (hadn't experienced this in Malta yet!) There were some very tempting offers but we made the best decision holding out for the bus. We walked up to the nearest Church then along a blossom tree and cactus lined road to the bus stop. We caught the bus to Victoria, Gozo's capital. Before we prope...

Today we headed to Popeye Village. This turned out to be quite a surreal experience! We walked to the beach then took a minibus for 1 euro. The village is quite an amazing sight, very Disneyesque! Off season, it is desperate for visitors. There is no hiding from the company drained cast members! We even got roped into starring in our own film. Bill was a natural in his role as a pirate! Isaac made a very convincing 'screaming Sweet Pea!' Still not all th...

Isaac's first flight proved bearable. I can't say he enjoyed it (especially take off) but he wasn't traumatised by it either! On arriving in Malta, we were picked up straight away by our private transfer arranged through resorthoppa. Our taxi driver was our first glimpse of the friendly, chatty, warm hearted people that were the highlight of our stay. Not to mention their impeccable English - definitely makes for an easier life! Our first impression ...

After our buffet breakfast, we walked down the hill to the beach. Evidently there are lots of good tours and excursions from here but unfortunately none that were open in February! It wasn't a pleasant walk, walking along the thin pavement, inches away from the speeding traffic fumes as they whizzed down the bends. We caught bus 37 to Valletta, knowing this was the main destination in Malta. Our first Maltese bus journey seemed to take forever! Turns out Bus...