Our Day as Gozitans

Sunday, funday! Today, I had the pleasure of waking up early to go to water polo practice in Sliema. I have had the absolute best time playing with these ladies and appreciate the friendships I have been able to build through our common love of the game. It is amazing to me how after only a week in Malta (and help from Timmy), I was able to play the sport I love and have friendships that will hopefully last much longer than the short week we have left here.

The polo girls at practice at the Sliema Pitch.

The rest of the research team came by the pool to pick me up and we made our way to Gozo. Our first stop in Gozo was the Ġgantija temples. We were amazed at how tall they were and had a great time running around with such an amazing view of Gozo. The most interesting part of the temples was how art was used to keep a record of what they looked like before they were destroyed and their history over the last seven/eight centuries.

Sam, me, and Jeff at the temples.

The view of Gozo.

Once we finished being good archeologists, it was time for some well deserved rest and relaxation. Most of the beaches in Malta are either made of rock or covered in them, so we set out to find a sandy beach to better fit our Californian needs. The beach we went to was crowded and still a layer of rocks right when you got to the water line, but it was beautiful and just what we needed! Jane even found a good use for the rocks at the beach.

Just a girl and her rock.

Beach day!

After some very exhausting time at the beach (spent mostly floating in the sea and sleeping in the sand), we went for dinner in Xewkija where the Feast of St. John was happening. We had great food in a gorgeous place, which seems to be a common theme for this trip.

Finally, we all got some rest on the ferry and bus rides home to Sliema.