Tag: Maltesiska båtar
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Luzzu – Malta
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…
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Marsaxlokk
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…
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A trip to Marsaxlokk – Malta
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…
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A day in Marsaxlokk
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…
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In a World of Colors
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…
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Happy Monday’s mix!
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…
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Why Malta – This is my Malta part 3
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…
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Wordless Wednesday
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Wordless Wednesday
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It’s all about color…
Maltese boats in the Mediterranean Sea. Click on an image to enlarge. The order is random.