Tag: Maltesiska båtar

Luzzu – Malta

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It’s been a while now since I showed some of the colorful boats which are so typical for Malta, the luzzu’s.

A luzzu is a traditional fishing boat and often considered as a symbol of Malta.
They are usually painted in bright colours while the bow often has a pair of eyes.

“The Eye of Horus”
These eyes are a symbol of protection and good health and are believed to protect the fishermen from any harm while they are out at sea.

Pre-Moving Checklist:
Most of our winter clothes are now packed in boxes to be stored in the container and shipped to Cyprus.
Who knows for how long….?

Fifteen days left…

Marsaxlokk

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Last Sunday we went to the small and picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk. The village is famous for its Sunday fish market and its many decorative painted boats.The traditional Maltese fishing boat, luzzu, is usually painted in bright colors, while the bow has a pair of eyes. The eyes are referred to as the Eye of Horus or of Osiris and said to protect the fishermen while at sea.

If you are hungry and like seafood, this is the place to go. Here you’ll find a selection of the finest fish restaurants on the island. Or just sit down and relax with a cold drink after a peaceful stroll in the area.

It’s well worth spending a few hours in this colorful charming village. More to come…
Marsaxlokk, Malta 21 June 2020

A trip to Marsaxlokk – Malta

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Last Sunday we went to Malta’s largest fishing village Marsaxlokk. I enjoy walking around here, mainly because of all the colorful fishing boats that are seen in the harbor but also because of its special atmosphere.Even the fishing nets are colorful.…and so are the benches.

Some snapshots!On Sundays, many Maltese visit the fish market to buy from the morning’s catch and it’s a popular location among locals for Sunday lunch. We neither bought any fish nor ate lunch but it was well worth a visit!

A day in Marsaxlokk

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Last Sunday we went to Malta’s largest fishing village Marsaxlokk.

Sundays are most crowded when many people flock to the Sunday market where street hawkers set up their stalls selling souvenirs, clothes and all kinds of things. And of course they sell lots of fresh fish.

But we were not here mainly for the market but for the colorful boats……and the genuine and lovely atmosphere among the locals.

We also found a dog friendly beach but it was quite small and rocky. Fanny just relaxed and enjoyed being in a new place while she was curiously looking at what happened in the harbor among the colorful boats.Before heading back home we stopped at Ta Qali Park to let Fanny have fun and run freely. Lucky me found spring’s first Poppy, my favorite and no, I didn’t pick it but needed a helping hand because of the wind.

Friday Photo Fun – Splash

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A Splash of Color from Malta’s typical fishing boats…

A Floral Color Splash…A Splash of Joy…

Click this link and find more Splash on Kate’s Friday Photo Fun.

The realistic lifesized painted-bronze work by J. Seward Johnson Jr. depicts a man about 30 years old carrying a boy, about 4-years old on his shoulders. The boy has taken the man’s hat and is about to put it on himself as the man’s left arm reaches for the hat and his right hand grips the boy by the right ankle. Behind the work is a mural of a carousel, leaving the impression that the pair are at a fair or carnival.
Santa Barbara, California, United States.

In a World of Colors

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In this weeks photo challenge, Frank like us to share some insights into “Our World”.
How we see it or something that can catch your eyes or someone else’s eyes.The colors of these traditional fishing boats are usually painted in bright colors while the bow has a pair of eyes. These Luzzus have existed since ancient times and is often considered as a symbol of Malta.I can’t imagine living in a world without being surrounded by colors.

Imagine if Our World only could be seen in different shades of grey. Colors are part of our lives and we need to add more bright and vivid colors into Our World. These boats represent few colors but colors are everywhere. Look around, it will make our existence more joyous, fulfilled and full of positive adventures. Let’s paint Our World in a variety of colors. Tuesday Photo Challenge – Our World

Happy Monday’s mix!

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A kite flying in the air is a kind of freedom for both the child on the ground and for the viewer.

This road sign is so cute! I have never seen a hedgehog here in Malta but these signs are quite common. Hopefully there are many hidden living in the bushes, although they are not visible.A typical Maltese boat with its special eye, not the first one I show, I know and there will be many more.

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Jag vill också vara med viskar Fanny och det är klart att hon får fast egentligen är det nog mest jag som vill…

WPC – Tour Guide

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This week, Krista asks us to share images of where we live. What do we love about where we live?
Malta is an island in the Mediterranean Sea located south of Italy. It´s one of the smallest countries in the world with an estimated population of 422,000. It´s a popular tourist destination with its warm climate and architectural and historical monuments. Malta has some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world and the capital Valletta is designated as the Capital of Culture 2018!
Love the wonderful nature, especially in spring with all wildflowers and a stunning greenery all over the island. Not to be found during the hot summer months.Who doesn’t love the typical Maltese balconies, painted in different colors…

… and where in Europe can you buy fresh sweet strawberries even in winter.
The local wine is very tasteful as well as many other local produces.Then we have the colorful fishing boats known as Maltese luzzu. There are much much more I would like to share, but I think I have to stop here and consider a part two…

WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge  / Tour Guide

Why Malta – This is my Malta part 3

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When I moved to Malta in 2000, the buses looked like this. Bus drivers were often ruthless, they smoked while they were driving, there were only men and everyone owned their own bus. As well as providing public transport across the country, the traditional Malta bus served as a popular tourist attraction, until 2011. Much has happened and much has changed during the 17 years I’ve lived here.
This is parts of the The Parliament House in Valletta that was officially inaugurated in 2015. The ultramodern design that contrasts with the rest of Valletta has gone as far as the UNESCO questioning the city’s title as a World Heritage Site. Valletta will be hosting the title of European Capital of Culture in 2018!Then we have these colorful boats known as Maltese luzzu. But what symbolizes the eye?The eyes’ origins are steeped in mystery. They are often referred to as the Eye of Horus, as a symbol of protection and good health, and are believed to protect the fishermen from any harm while they are out at sea.

More to come in part 4…

 

A blend of everyday life

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Inspirerad av Mia och av Sanna förstås, tänkte jag hoppa på Gems Weekly Photo Challenge. Eftersom jag inte varit med från början väljer jag ut ett antal teman som passerat och fortsätter därefter att följa temat veckovis. Men bara om jag tycker det är skoj, enjoy 🙂

SIFFROR / Digits
INSEKT / Insect
BLOMMA / Flower
FORDON / Vehicle
BLÅ / Blue
VATTEN / Water
SKYLT / Signboard
STEN / Stone
OVAN / (From) above

Varje bild representerat ett tidigare tema. Klicka gärna på bilden för fullformat. Ordningen är slumpvis.
Each image represents a previous theme. Click on a image to enlarge. The order is random.
The theme for this week is BOAT, which I might post later on, before Sunday.

Posted for Gems Weekly Photochallenge

Karakteristik (47/365)

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img_7545-1-psMedelhavets blå vatten och de färgglada båtarna är nog det som många förknippar med Malta.

Nu reser jag till Malaysia och är tillbaka igen i mitten av april, lagom till att våren kommit och sommaren är på väg. Kikar in hos dig efter att jag hämtat mig efter den långa flygresan och när datorn är på plats.
Take care !
😀

Eget tema 13: Karakteristisk (315/366)

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img_0287-0-ps-xEtt kännetecken att bilden är från Malta är inte bara de färgglatt dekorerade Luzzu / fiskebåtarna. Utmärkande är även det säregna
lilla ögat som så ofta syns i fören. Varför man målar dessa ögon vet man inte säkert men traditionen ligger långt tillbaka i tiden.
Är du nyfiken och vill veta mer kan du läsa spekulationerna om ”The Eye of Horus” här.

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Gesú Bambin Valletta

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I tisdagens fotoutmaning är temat “dekoration” kanske med tanke på alla juldekorationer som syns överallt just nu.
Jag väljer fören på en typisk maltesisk båt med flaggor och färg medan julens dekorationer består på annat håll 🙂

Tisdagstema

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