Started to walk towards Valletta. Eventually I took a bus. Old buses of a design so outmoded that it has been retro a couple of times. But they work.

A bit of orientation was needed and the help through the tourist office was adequate and friendly.

I attended ’The Malta Experience’ show to get an overview of the history of Malta. Very hyped in the tourist information everywhere, but, OK, nice pictures.

Valletta proper is quite small, but the complete impression including the surroundings is of a vast system of defense facilities. References to all the crises abound everywhere, whether it is 1565, 1798, or 1942.

Time for dinner and exploring the Maltese cuisine.