Malta has a wealth of history, and some temples and catacombs date before the pyramids. We visited the Hypogeum, which is only open to eighty people per day to control the atmosphere. (For those wanting to visit, you will need to book about two months in advance.) Unfortunately, we could not take photographs.
We visited Tarxien Temples, within walking distance of the Hypogeum, which are now in ruins, but carvings can be seen here. Afterwards, we drove to the south coast (thirty minutes away) and visited Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra. These temples are located near the coast and have beautiful views over the sea. Mnajdra is a short walk from Ħaġar Qim, and the walk is a pleasant one, through a wildlife area with amazing views and many different species of plants and animals.
Our last stop for the day was a visit to the Blue Grotto and the sea caves a short drive away from the temples. A motorboat ride to see these rock formations and go inside a couple of the sea caves was a great way to unwind after a busy day.
There are many older cars on Malta. I snapped this one in the car mirror.
I snapped a photograph of these flowers in the grounds of the temples at Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra.
An older car is parked on a street in Malta.
I loved this blue car against the worn golden and grey wall.
Outside the Hypogeum, a UNESCO world heritage site, I discovered this car.
The entrance to the Blue Grotto caves, from a small motorboat, is framed with sea and sky and rocks.
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