https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1 daily 0.75 2025-06-11 https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/magnificent-ghar-lapsi-malta monthly 0.5 2025-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/483e8b88-387b-4879-b5e8-beb0073c06f6/gar+lapsi-3.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Ghar Lapsi, Malta Another watchtower, to the southeast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/8feafac7-ce98-4a58-b32b-262113b44167/gar+lapsi-5.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Ghar Lapsi, Malta I took a million photos of this gorgeous area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1fd028ad-25d7-4ff2-8990-3fbcb1d2d830/gar+lapsi-1.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Ghar Lapsi, Malta And of course, a beautiful sunset…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/72a028f6-01aa-4d21-8f95-d6d312640b4d/gar+lapsi-8.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Ghar Lapsi, Malta Lovely wild grass and wildflowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a18a8d3a-7625-43cf-aeac-481da40135e9/gar+lapsi-6.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Ghar Lapsi, Malta The natural pool, with crystal clear waters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/084aa09e-a986-48b9-9786-07740c56af61/gar+lapsi-2.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Ghar Lapsi, Malta A close-up, in the evening light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/7a3a6a66-3a11-486c-93c4-333e5e144d22/gar+lapsi-4.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Ghar Lapsi, Malta Cliffs and crashing waves to the west of the pool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/bc4f0624-49d3-401f-b0a0-2d985bc34585/gar+lapsi.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Ghar Lapsi, Malta Ghar Lapsi Tower, once used as a watchtower. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/filfla-island-malta-perspectives monthly 0.5 2025-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a9062812-12cb-4f97-83db-04f630a65785/filfla-4.jpg BLOG - Filfla Island, Malta - Perspectives - As seen from Gar Lapsi. .This is a beautiful swimming hole, complete with cave and shallow turquoise water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/cbf51607-a8a6-4cc9-b83e-18b2bf0ee390/filfla-16.jpg BLOG - Filfla Island, Malta - Perspectives - Make it stand out Somewhere near Mnajdra Temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/116f5dda-990c-446f-9215-6e27a0cb0172/filfla-15.jpg BLOG - Filfla Island, Malta - Perspectives - Make it stand out And then something different, a few minutes later…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/7e92fb51-b7de-41b9-98c0-98a22c6e02ea/filfla-2.jpg BLOG - Filfla Island, Malta - Perspectives - View from above the Blue Grotto. What is that mysterious stone building in the background? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/61d529c6-ea89-4b65-802d-6b66f13e1c11/filfla-12.jpg BLOG - Filfla Island, Malta - Perspectives Ditto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a6065d19-4e3d-4ab0-aa6e-14ffdd3a3456/filfla-7.jpg BLOG - Filfla Island, Malta - Perspectives - Make it stand out Remarkably, same location, ½ hour later! This is only slightly edited - the colors were truly this spectacular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/745e42b3-0391-4b94-9165-5e3546be8fe5/filfla-9.jpg BLOG - Filfla Island, Malta - Perspectives - Make it stand out Also from Gar Lapsi - different day, different time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/f05e51a0-a8a5-47ee-b186-68b8e03b8883/filfla-14.jpg BLOG - Filfla Island, Malta - Perspectives - Make it stand out Late afternoon…close to the Blue Grotto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/88bfe78e-432d-4f9d-9c6d-9f5bd2d4b11f/filfla.jpg BLOG - Filfla Island, Malta - Perspectives - Make it stand out Nearing sunset close to the Dingli Cliffs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/47dd552a-a4bb-4592-ab9a-1814d31a1c3f/filfla-6.jpg BLOG - Filfla Island, Malta - Perspectives - Make it stand out Gorgeous sky and colors near sunset - Dingli Cliffs. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/the-mysterious-amp-fascinating-megalithic-temples-of-malta monthly 0.5 2025-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1f022a00-fcc7-4846-b818-1f0a6d4c36c2/hal+tarxien-1.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta It’s the largest prehistoric temple complex in Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1a1a2e85-7cd4-46a7-8ec1-7b64ba684338/20250306_161544.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta Skeletal remains found in the Hypogeum are also on display in the museum. This includes several “elongated skulls” which have prompted much speculation as to their origin. (Aliens, anyone?) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/f942de1a-156c-40c9-85da-47e4aac4e1e5/church-25.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta - Make it stand out Hal Tarxien consists of four distinct temples, the earliest dating to 3600 BC! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/cada01bc-a8e8-499b-8fa7-f3c4045259ed/Gozo+temple.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta - Ggantij, located on the island of Gozo, is one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the world. Ggantij, located on the island of Gozo, is one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the WORLD! Set in the countryside, the temple in Spring is surrounded by flowers and green vegetation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1d11bace-fcf8-4309-80c0-d8984483b2c5/Celebrating+the+Spring+Equinox.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta - Make it stand out I was so fortunate to experience the Spring Equinox in Mnajdra! I loved the experience of waiting for the sun to travel through the door, onto the floor and finally lighting the altar - just as people did 5000 years ago! Then, a bonus - a little after sunrise, once the crowd had dissipated, a small group of women unexpectedly celebrated the Equinox with song and drums. Here, a woman standing in front of the altar holds her drum to catch the renewing rays of the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/9b2bcd11-dc3c-4c68-84c2-b830722f9864/Ggantija-5.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta - Make it stand out This monolithic site was once believed to have been build by giants, hence its name. It was used by the pre-historic people of Malta for over 1000 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/9d5dcf93-f490-452a-ab87-f79e446d8f38/artifacts.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta - One of many groups of carvings found at the sight, which can be seen at the Ggantija Visitors Centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/2855b70a-5a52-464f-9aa3-bc0ba60fd598/hagar+qim-3.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta - Make it stand out Hagar Qim, a short walk from Mnajdra, is unusual with features and doorways along its external wall. Part of the temple floor is paved in stone slabs, as seen here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/8206e5e4-438c-40da-9c6a-4b224b151f84/mnajdra-2.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta Large stones decorated with a pitted motif, shown here, are found in several of the monolithic sites in Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/4d52d054-888d-47c3-8b26-f6bd9289096a/artifacts-1.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta - Additional artifacts discovered at Hal Tarxien, now in the museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/68b8b8fe-1972-4b83-9e97-d8f574da5444/hagar+qim-4.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta The site is constructed of many colossal stones. One is 5.2 meters (17 feet) high, another weighs over 20 tons! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/e645bdbd-8c75-418d-87bc-8ce66f1265af/equinox.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta Mnajdra is the only Maltese temple that aligns with the sun during the Equinoxes and the Solstices. The rays of the rising sun enter the doorway of the South building. On the Spring and Autumn Equinoxes, the rays illuminate the altar in the innermost apse. On the Summer Solstice, the rays light up a monolith on the left of the altar, while a monolith on the right side is bathed in light during the Winter Solstice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/fa0831e6-1384-478e-96a7-d205157c9208/hagar+qim-5.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta Hagar Qim is also unique in that it was constructed with two entrances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/2e539f3e-7eca-41d9-bb11-aebd42566178/20250215_144730.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta - Make it stand out Walls painted with red ochre, pendants, minature pots, and sleeping figurines are among the many cultural artifacts found in the Hypogeum. The most famous is the “Sleeping Lady” crafted from clay, now residing in the National Museum of Archaeology, both tiny (approximately 5” x 3”) and intricately made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1747774065009-638EPER2ATD1XYES2D64/church-23.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta - Make it stand out Located in the South Temple, the original basin and spiraled wall shown here now reside in the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta. This area contained other prehistoric art, including sculptures of goats, bulls, pigs and a ram. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/6e0be29e-6c2f-4282-b74c-ef53f34a5b6d/church-32.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta - Make it stand out Artifacts discovered at the site include the bottom half of a huge statue with pleated skirt (the original is also now protected in the National Museum of Archaeology). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5c4b9b14-e2be-4ef8-940c-d9975b068a0a/Hypogeum+not+my+photo.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum is a multi-level underground site, consisting of three levels of rock-cut chambers. The site recently underwent intensive conservation efforts and preservation is ongoing. For this reason, the number of visitors are limited and tickets must be purchased weeks or months in advance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/495f4b0d-c4be-4a57-9876-52fe0ac56f14/mnajdra-5.jpg BLOG - The Mysterious & Fascinating Megalithic Temples of Malta - Mnajdra, consisting of three temples, commands a beautiful view of Filfla island and the Southern coast. Mnajdra, consisting of three temples, commands a beautiful view of Filfla island and the Southern coast. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/st-pauls-cathedral-museum-mdina-malta monthly 0.5 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/02384b83-86a0-4d16-8ba9-5f6647013bf7/mdina-42.jpg BLOG - St. Paul’s Cathedral & Museum - Mdina - Make it stand out Renaissance painting “Christ as Salvator Mundi with the Apostles”, dated 1510. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/decf5881-d5ee-4dd7-8809-68d074728436/St+Pauls+Cathedral-1.jpg BLOG - St. Paul’s Cathedral & Museum - Mdina - Make it stand out A section of the oranate, gold-gilded ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/68363077-8868-47dd-a07f-2485b5ef61d7/mdina-41.jpg BLOG - St. Paul’s Cathedral & Museum - Mdina - Make it stand out The beautiful cupola of the Cathedral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ba4e80d4-d40b-40aa-ae63-e3810e1fb9d7/St+Pauls+Cathedral.jpg BLOG - St. Paul’s Cathedral & Museum - Mdina - Make it stand out The Chancel, with marble statues depicting St. John and St. Luke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/b8f96ae4-e0ab-432d-b1a0-8228ff1bbc2b/mdina-9.jpg BLOG - St. Paul’s Cathedral & Museum - Mdina An ornate lantern dome of the Cathedral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1746110537736-COR2WLSNUMYQDI5RDPE9/Mdina+Cathedral-1.jpg BLOG - St. Paul’s Cathedral & Museum - Mdina - Make it stand out Chapel of the Cruifix, one of eight lavish chapels in the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/9c39a5e8-d4d8-46e3-aab0-0fe4d7b354e0/Mdina+museum-2.jpg BLOG - St. Paul’s Cathedral & Museum - Mdina Cathedral Museum This hall was created as a time capsule, a journey back to Baroque Malta. The items displayed here were donated by a private art collector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1d0976aa-d4dc-4033-8b58-5cf37c6804e2/mdina-11.jpg BLOG - St. Paul’s Cathedral & Museum - Mdina - Pipe Organ Built in 1774 This organ was built by the famous organ builder Rossi. After years of modifications, It underwent a meticulous restoration in 2003. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/0315d7ac-4336-45d7-b264-c33cae9c5adc/Mdina+museum-1.jpg BLOG - St. Paul’s Cathedral & Museum - Mdina - Make it stand out This room's lighting and design beautifully accentuate the artwork on display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/bd66c38e-3a67-4b67-8c0f-f793d04ef602/mdina-29.jpg BLOG - St. Paul’s Cathedral & Museum - Mdina A chapel altar in the museum. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/mdina-malta monthly 0.5 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1742375362201-JEJSEVWATHIWRE4T69J8/mdina-22.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta - Make it stand out Mdina dominates the landscape when traveling from the North. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/95445aef-6424-4912-8eae-b3204e1db0cf/mdina-5.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta - Make it stand out This could easily be a setting straight out of The Game of Thrones! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ff300423-0625-4946-805d-af852bce9469/mdina-47.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta The romantic City Gate at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/82ef3ac0-8467-4563-a62e-683f851b8186/mdina-4.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta This iron gate is tucked inside an administrative building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/f05a90eb-63ab-4001-8b60-5dddf5d03295/mdina-45.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta - The breathtaking view of Malta from atop the city’s southern wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5a747431-7f8f-4435-90a8-c43ba9010281/mdina-23.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta - Looking into the central garden of the Nunnery of St. Benedict. About 20 nuns still live in this nunnery in total isolation, devoting their days to prayer and maintenance of the garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/85bad98a-0559-44fd-bb25-ba45cfaadc1a/mdina-18-2.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta - Make it stand out The afternoon sun illuminates a Maltese town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/b52f949d-3acf-4005-aaef-69d16b50ac98/mdina-32.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta - Make it stand out The Magisterial Palace, was once the summer palace of Grand Master De Velhenz, whose bronze relief is above the door. It now houses The National Museum of Natural HIstory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/d46a2ecf-26b0-4ae9-bd74-d809c6392302/mdina-16.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta - The City Gate The Game of Thrones filmed multiple scenes in various Malta loctions. You may recognize Mdina’s gate as the entrance to King’s Landing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1742377013223-Y7D9BI0OSNONAV5Y368Q/mdina-12.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1742377574345-EDIBLEE9AT7P08NMK7FT/mdina-34.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1742377613947-7GIAFBAG8P8Q9GVDI1DR/mdina-33.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/fddec8d0-0f49-4d14-ad88-4d8fed428df5/mdina-31.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta - Make it stand out A closer look at this ancient city’s exterior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/59862eac-6d72-42a1-99d5-496e23b92a31/mdina-48.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta The Howard Gardens outside the thick defensive walls of Mdina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/43cd974e-6fcd-45c6-a5fe-b38c021fb772/mdina-46.jpg BLOG - The Medieval, Fortified City of Mdina, Malta - Make it stand out WOW! https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/magnificent-views-from-valletta monthly 0.5 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/dffbf587-086f-4426-967f-6dca55f5c64a/Valletta-45.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Views from Valletta - Make it stand out Even the young pause to take in the view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/7d8883a8-a44d-4003-b1e1-e365d4af73a0/Valletta-52.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Views from Valletta - Make it stand out The Lower Barrakka Gardens overlook the entrance to the Grand Harbour. Cargo ships, cruise liners, naval vessels, ferries, and pleasure boats all set sail from the Grand Harbour into the Mediterranean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/c6efd829-8d93-4611-8029-c485f5eff34b/Valletta-46.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Views from Valletta - I lied…. This is a view OF Valletta, from the base of Fort St. Alamo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1ca6acf6-501e-47ad-8c81-f435112f0798/Valletta-51.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Views from Valletta There is so much to take in, from every side of Valletta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ea167cac-b951-4c1a-bd91-be62792ab7c7/Valletta-35.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Views from Valletta - Make it stand out The Upper Barrakka Gardens and its terraced arches date back to 1661 and were once the private gardens of the Knights of St. John. The gardens are the highest point in the walled city and offer beautiful views of the Grand Harbor, the Three Cities, and the lower-lying parts of the capital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5dd447f4-c594-4282-ba85-f7fd3386f835/Valletta-50.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Views from Valletta - Make it stand out A view of Senglea, one of the famed Three Cities of Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/6a1184da-e0cc-4026-bfe2-0ebadb373797/Valletta-22.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Views from Valletta - Make it stand out Offering a stark contrast to the ancient city of Valletta is a view of the more modern city of Sliema, located on Marsamxett Harbour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ec95ead1-8fb0-43a2-9062-d0a1d58adc5b/Valletta-42.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Views from Valletta - Make it stand out The Saluting Battery is as old as the City itself, having been built as part of it in 1556. In addition to its defensive role, the battery has long played a ceremonial function. Gun salutes were fired to greet dignitaries and to celebrate religious holidays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/bd74fb79-bb1f-437c-a351-a6dcf172ac80/Valletta-38.jpg BLOG - Magnificent Views from Valletta Framed by an arch of the gardens, the view reveals the imposing Fort St. Angelo, once protecting the Grand Harbour. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/valletta-world-heritage-site monthly 0.5 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/f99e1ce1-3feb-4f38-b2d6-4063ce08c596/Valletta-33.jpg BLOG - Valletta - World Heritage Site and Capital of Malta - Make it stand out The gallarija, a distinctive wooden enclosed balcony, is a prominent feature of Valletta's streets. It provides color and architectural interest to the stone features that dominate the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/6c199f2b-965f-4e45-a018-5e41778ee8b3/Valletta-15.jpg BLOG - Valletta - World Heritage Site and Capital of Malta The interior of a monastery for cloistered nuns, founded in 1575. The doors were just recently opened to the public, after being secluded in the city for over 400 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/4ebfe184-f128-4476-b05b-46e3eb27d8a4/Valletta-55.jpg BLOG - Valletta - World Heritage Site and Capital of Malta - Make it stand out Located just outside the city gates, Triton’s Fountain features three bronze Gods of the Sea who look towards the entrance of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/b7545a62-44c5-490e-9e21-53c6949a7648/Valletta-25.jpg BLOG - Valletta - World Heritage Site and Capital of Malta - Make it stand out “Cats of Malta” is a 2023 documentary describing the stray cats of Malta, fed and cared for by the community, and how cats unite the island. This is a lucky cat who calls the monastery it’s home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/131cb17c-dfeb-4ac0-a3d2-3a14de5b8163/Valletta-53.jpg BLOG - Valletta - World Heritage Site and Capital of Malta - Make it stand out The massive St. John’s Bastion is part of Valletta’s impressive fortifications. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/345ac011-c646-445b-8974-a3f888d9e322/Valletta-20.jpg BLOG - Valletta - World Heritage Site and Capital of Malta Restaurant tables decorate the narrow, stair-lined streets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/0053945a-81e9-46da-b971-200bdee1881a/Valletta-54.jpg BLOG - Valletta - World Heritage Site and Capital of Malta - New Meets Old Decals placed on vertical slats inside an ancient archway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/3aea8db3-6d43-4412-b45b-2eece2cd2e26/Valletta-34.jpg BLOG - Valletta - World Heritage Site and Capital of Malta - Make it stand out Victoria Gate, constructed in 1885, is the primary entrance to Valletta from the Grand Harbour. It is adorned with the coats of arms of Malta, Valletta, and the British Empire, and was once equipped with a drawbridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/3c2802e8-9269-471a-97c6-6d2dde70de39/Valletta-39.jpg BLOG - Valletta - World Heritage Site and Capital of Malta This is one of Valletta's many stair-lined streets, such as the steep slope in St. Paul Street, which originally featured a series of side-to-side steps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/253a9def-1428-49e2-9ee7-484ae393e1f0/Valletta-36.jpg BLOG - Valletta - World Heritage Site and Capital of Malta - Make it stand out Beautiful old buildings and weathered stone are prevalent in Valletta. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/the-three-cities-malta monthly 0.5 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/86f81adc-3f79-4a4d-ab8d-3d80f24ca09a/3+cities-15.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap - Make it stand out Hundreds of years old, these walls are still intact and imposing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/c123587d-ce10-4859-99dd-a0ec3f9ad7ab/3+cities-16.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap - Chapel of Our Lady of Damascus This chapel is a former Greek Catholic Church, given to the Greeks who arrived here following expulsion from Rhodes by the Ottomans in the early 1500s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/c39e6981-d725-4e2b-ad1b-260fa4d351c5/3+cities-5.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap - Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua The Three Cities of Malta are surrounded by fortress walls built by the Order of St. John in the 17th and 18th centuries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/2f238fd6-e0e0-461d-a60e-578d2973f0f9/3+cities-4.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap Arched entrances are everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/40d52682-b524-415d-bde8-c7fb0c3c89e1/3+cities-12.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap - Make it stand out .As I wandered the streets with no set destination, I was rewarded with hidden scenes like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/dcc7fd24-f760-49c4-813d-d3cd6c054bbf/3+cities-11.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap Narrow cobbled streets are part of the charm of the cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/da117bd3-f504-4955-af15-5b0bcdd9224b/3+cities-6.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/019ea955-d255-4582-a5a1-0c3fd280597a/3+cities-13.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap - Make it stand out I’ll remember amazing evening walks along the canal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1740573610029-VB88ANNOYYCGDMM4T0JH/3+cities-10.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap - Make it stand out Some areas have been beautifully refurbished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/816002b0-f39b-4c82-8417-5438f3e4353e/3+cities.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap - Make it stand out Gallarija - a wooden Maltese balcony - is a unique architectural feature prevalent in the Three Cities. Its Arabic origin dates from ancient times, but it became widespread in Malta in the 17th and 18th centuries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/492b86c3-39bc-4a58-9af3-9077c4137b90/3+cities-2.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap - Make it stand out A view of the historic city Senglea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/d3ac9ef3-6c1e-459e-b961-efe054cb1560/3+cities-7.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap The rooftop patio in the foreground exemplifies the modern touches found in the Three Cities, creating a striking contrast with the dominant historic architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/6b0971a9-bf52-40e4-9617-8b94f8d913e2/3+cities-14.jpg BLOG - The Three Cities, Malta - It’s a Wrap - Make it stand out The Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, following a rain - right around the corner from my Airbnb. February is the end of the rainy season in Malta, with an average of 8-10 rainy days for the month. (I’ll take it!) https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/church-of-st-lawrence-birgu-malta monthly 0.5 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/d0ec9473-ce79-4181-a3a4-5d786aa31b07/church-11.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - Details of the golden arches on one side of the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/77f251c5-b8cb-4e06-844e-a06e29ff0085/church-8.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - Make it stand out Click to enlarge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/f2b1df70-5041-4742-8f46-244b3ed932b8/church-10.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - Make it stand out Afternoon light illuminates the altar. The spectacular canvas painting is The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence by Mattia Preti, 1689. (Click to enlarge.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/412da57e-069e-4f20-98cd-90d7328dad5e/church-5.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - Chapel of the Holy Crucifix I kept returning to this beautiful chapel. The crucifix was brought from Crete in 1657. The icon of the Holy Face in the center of the altar was installed in 1753 and below the altar table are the relics (i.e. bones!) of a Saint placed in 1779. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/e43017ae-2823-4f26-b70e-b26ca2cbca5b/church-17.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - Make it stand out The original cupola was destroyed in 1941 as a result of WWII bombing. It was rebuilt in 1954 and paintings were completed in 2021 depicting the Great Siege of Malta. (Click to enlarge.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/e7421819-cd13-4b0b-b0d9-feee9eb3e324/church-9.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - Beautiful marble floor tiles The tiles are in front of the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/aefd4291-e00f-4a20-a4f7-4edc619c2aaf/church-7.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - A second dome in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/17e6ed41-585e-4c04-9763-4c33e5895430/church-21.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - Make it stand out The rear of the church is no less magnificent. It contains an organ loft also made by local craftsman and inaugurated in 1880. (Click to enlarge.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/48d0c5fe-a6bd-42eb-a7eb-130deb7f0493/church-18.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - Make it stand out Saint Lawrence is the patron saint of the poor. When ordered by the Romans to hand over the riches of the church, he instead distributed the property to the indigent and presented a group of poor, crippled, and suffering people saying they were the true treasures of the church. He was subsequently executed and martyred. (Click to enlarge.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/3655198c-90be-4177-bf4b-b3046a5e5979/church-15.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - Make it stand out Another angle of the dome. See closeup photo for more information. (Click to enlarge.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/edfa5946-24cc-4470-b14f-244166f7eb1d/church-22.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - A closeup of the organ The original organ suffered great damage when the church was bombed during WWII. Manufactured by an Italian firm, it was replaced in 1952, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1b1098ce-5770-4527-b4e9-4e97e40c11aa/church-16.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - A replica of the Holy Grail This replica of the Holy Grail is based on the chalice sent to Valencia Cathedral in Spain by St. Lawrence. It is one of the few chalices the Vatican acknowledges as a possible original. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/3d196b89-6e41-4060-985b-c8529e12e2c9/church-19.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - Make it stand out The ceiling is adorned with paintings, including six depicting the life of St. Lawrence. (Click to enlarge.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/4f51a3d2-3e67-4b20-b99e-05034ec081b7/church-3.jpg BLOG - Church of St Lawrence, Birgu, Malta - The pulpit is a work of art The work of local craftsmen in 1890, the pulpit is made of walnut and mahogany, with bronze statues and handrails. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/walk-marsaskala-to-marsaxlokk-malta monthly 0.5 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/2caa0d19-516d-497a-9b25-f76007eefab5/Walk+Part+2-4.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1740069076504-2LPHCJP78SKBMD75852O/Walk+Part+2-13.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1740069075432-RF8TP5TWPRZ5647G6J5B/Walk+Part+2-14.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1740069153937-QVGU3I8T4F13H10M7518/Walk+Part+2-15.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1740069124515-D21PIR3FXIMLZ9JS1EX8/Walk+Part+2-16.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1740069145325-4EFWAVROGNOVCGSF5ZV1/Walk+Part+2-17.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/76ec1c36-7921-412d-a940-5b8e1edf77dc/Walk+Part+2-2.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux - Looking back on Marsaskala https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/278c5e4e-3314-4045-adf6-b9e89aa47c2a/Walk+Part+2.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1494f683-cb43-46e5-9390-30b1fb6429a6/Walk+Part+2-5.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/227bfaa1-0d59-4d93-ac2c-a3d340eb3173/Walk+Part+2-3.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/8cdcb063-bbfb-49da-be47-ba70fc996a51/Walk+Part+2-8.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/d73e4c47-c2e2-4a0a-92d8-2d94f039d795/Walk+Part+2-6.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a8c4ed9c-f2cc-46cf-90ec-3b5e32e32afd/Walk+Part+2-12.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux - Make it stand out My destination - Marsaxlokk - in sight! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/2cc3299e-963d-4d93-965a-3a018abec754/Walk+Part+2-11.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux - St Peter’s Pool A popular spot for swimming/diving. Some will even brave 60°F (16°C) temperatures! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/eed0cb0b-279b-4271-9ddf-1b384b80f556/Walk+Part+2-1.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a367d065-9572-4b53-8506-24e1ba0abeeb/Walk+Part+2-10.jpg BLOG - Walk from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, Malta - Redux https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/lost-marsaskala-malta monthly 0.5 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a96b6696-011e-494d-ba2b-a84e255be0ba/Lost+walk-3.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Make it stand out I’ve seen very unusual cloud patterns in Malta! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/b217415b-f122-4137-81a6-2be4f893142f/Lost+walk-1.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta My adventure started with a beautiful walk along the bay, with the village of Marsaskala on either side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/6e0c9bf3-bb4b-4225-84bd-77f488d64300/Lost+walk-18.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta And what a view that homeowner commands! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/0eb620e8-ccef-470e-bcef-1b34626742aa/Lost+walk-22.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Make it stand out More interesting cloud patterns! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a242681a-7532-4564-a96b-4f86e86adc93/Lost+walk-26.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Make it stand out I’d love to explore that hill! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/acd09232-fe09-46c3-b779-cc6ffc530251/Lost+walk-16.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Make it stand out I ended my walk with one last look at the sea, littered with small colorful bouys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ac75009c-1661-427d-af61-33be1e7a1f34/Lost+walk-4.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta What a gorgeous day! Feeling fantastic already… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/3122b9ba-a40d-4897-9243-f550038ffc02/Lost+walk-17.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Make it stand out A tiny homestead, made of rocks and limestone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/3615c32c-b261-4873-9fda-fc1598e28031/Lost+walk-11.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Make it stand out In Malta, salt pans - shallow pools dug in limestone rock - have been used to produce sea salt for the last 350 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/324bef37-2531-4bba-b5e3-2b164a0db409/Lost+walk-7.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Make it stand out Once the “I’m lost” realization sunk in, I consulted GPS and headed up this lane. Many old gates were scattered in the stone walls, and behind some were small, one-room homes similar to the one above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/7288dc8e-f62c-4576-9d99-263edf7f422e/Lost+walk-6.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Rock Retaining Walls There were seemingly miles of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal stone walls on the hillside. (This is when I started to get an inkling that I might be lost!) I later learned these are rubble walls, found everywhere in the Maltese islands, used mainly as borders between fields and farms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/f5a56415-393c-43d6-b1be-90e6b4f3b6c3/Lost+walk-25.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Make it stand out Many people were enjoying the view, relaxing in various ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/35496c79-71e3-48c7-b811-cd4d44f9ee63/Lost+walk-27.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Make it stand out As twilight descended, I sat on a bench, soaking in the scenery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/f57bee39-57e0-48b4-bc9e-d0304be2ead3/Lost+walk-14.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta I lived vicariously through this little boy, as he happily entertained himself with nothing but water and rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/e54fc715-30b9-4592-8050-e2e6482129d5/Lost+walk-8.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Make it stand out After lunch and a much needed break, I started on the “real” walk, heading in the right direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/cf9e2777-af78-405e-a732-c12097e11a31/Lost+walk-15.jpg BLOG - Lost! - near Marsaskala, Malta - Make it stand out The only speedboat I saw all day… https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/fort-st-angelo-birgu-malta monthly 0.5 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/33ccd86b-ed15-4a0a-84d3-ff797cee1dc6/Fort-5.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/28c29f9c-a279-4180-a623-d4d49ac6829b/Fort-14.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/31d371e1-1a27-4102-af71-cf6647697710/Fort-18.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta - Fort St Angelo’s current appearance dates back to the 1690s. (Note to those who live in the USA: this is 87 years older than the date of the signing of the Constitution!) Over the years, the fort has played a crucial role in the defense of Malta It repulsed a sea attack from the Turks during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 during the Knights Period (1530-1798). During the British Period (1800-1964), it was an important military installation and became a base for the Royal Navy. It suffered 69 direct hits during WWII. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/aba239b8-2dc8-4ebf-8883-372cce51ffce/Fort-8.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta - St Anne’s Chapel On the upper level of the fort is the Roman Catholic Chapel of St Anne, first documented in the 13th century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a44de8a7-b5b4-45d2-a5af-d4d407e52b16/Fort-17.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta Did I mention the amazing views? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/e9779a14-b9fc-4bee-b2bd-2c2536c5ba18/Fort-12.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta - The oldest chapel in Malta Luke was so kind as to give me a private tour of the Chapel of the Nativity of the Virgin, a small chapel hewn in rock. A plaque inside the chapel states it was the first one built in the surrounding region, in the year 1090, though scholars believe it may originate from the time of St. Paul, AD 60. The painting above the altar was reproduced after WWII bombs destroyed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/0c7b2cd2-1f13-44cf-96d9-2318a9753500/1+displayP3+colorspace-13.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta The entrance to the fort makes an immediate impression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/3b50c0fd-580d-4b08-a5c6-c1be0b137088/Fort-16.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta One of the 48 canons used to defend the fort, during the Knights Period. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1f0f44de-1510-4665-91ba-c4dfcd85addf/Fort-9.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta - Magisterial Palace Also on the upper level of the fort, is the Magisterial Palace. This area, once the Keep during the Middle Ages, was the most protected and secure of the castle. Over the years, it housed the ruler of whoever commanded Fort St Angelo (and by extension, the island). During the Knight Period, it was the Grand Master’s palace, and later housed the British Governor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ca43c967-45f7-422e-9444-a1ab4b4bc14a/Fort-10.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta - Luke, Heritage Malta Guide and History Afficionado Luke is in the process of obtaining his Master’s Degree in military history (hope I got that right, Luke!) and had such great knowledge to share. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/3333dcdc-15cc-4d12-a449-86505fd35111/Fort-13.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta Tucked away in a corner, I almost missed the stairs to the upper level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/7ebe408b-2a6f-4b62-8d49-5d47157cc9d2/Fort-1.jpg BLOG - Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta - Interior of St Anne’s Chapel Once used as the private chapel for the Grand Master of the Knights of St John, it later was used by British naval personnel stationed in the Fort. It was restored in 1994 and is now open to the public. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/malta-grand-harbour monthly 0.5 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/4a648c28-2099-4b7e-ade9-3dd08f60ba71/Bormla-1.jpg BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta The apartment is located in a narrow alley, lined with old, stone buildings, typical of this area of Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/c826d2e1-9ecf-41f1-95fa-852c5352d20f/Harbour-4.jpg BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta - Shades of blues and browns dominate the landscape, changing in tone depending on the time of day and weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/0e884950-24cc-46a3-8434-c97b2973cdce/Grand+Harbour-1.jpg BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5a527f21-c331-4985-acdb-6e03d4b34b8a/Harbour-7.jpg BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta - Another view of the harbour’s entrance from Gardjola Gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/35867930-8233-4a26-8ac7-7f72fcb6a937/Screenshot+2025-02-09+143009.png BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta - The 10th smallest country in the world Malta consists of three inhabited islands, the largest island is also named Malta and is only 92 square miles in size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/0da5496d-f9fc-487c-ac2b-8b0a158ca89e/Harbour-6.jpg BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/635fe2f1-29be-41fb-b054-2a5109279401/canon.jpg BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta - Viewpoint from Fort St. Angelo (more on that in a future post) This canon once guarded the entrance to the Grand Harbour. The two lighthouses were established in 1450 and 1908. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/cc5646bf-ea42-4a18-b376-e14381815f09/Harbour-9.jpg BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/02483b0e-6c19-42a4-9ea9-1fe8e9358940/Grand+Harbour.jpg BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta The primary architectural influence of the area is Boroque and was heavily shaped by The Knights of St. John, who governed Malta from 1530 to 1798. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/3395ee62-d1fd-4e4b-bb7d-857952586295/Bormla.jpg BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta - My home for the next month My home base for my first month in Malta is in Bormla, one of the Three Cities located across the harbour from the capital, Valletta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/e685f595-9d0b-4d3b-8c44-97f21279ffdb/Screenshot+2025-02-09+144440.png BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta Malta is 58 miles south of Sicily, Italy and 186 miles north of North Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/520e6ce8-7ca0-4b96-aced-a2166fdf1ae3/1+displayP3+colorspace-21.jpg BLOG - The Grand Harbour, Malta - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/spring-grove-fall monthly 0.5 2025-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/0a35a8a5-5f7d-4444-a20f-e6b4508e6614/Cypress+Lake.jpg BLOG - Spring Grove Cemetery - Fall! Equally gorgeous are the property’s many lakes. Pictured here is Cypress Lake, my favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/7ff66c9e-82aa-447f-a3e1-62e6911e6a09/Beautiful+tree.jpg BLOG - Spring Grove Cemetery - Fall! Splendid, mature trees are one of the many gorgeous sights on this 450 acre arboretum in Cincinnati! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/6b302f45-63fe-43e3-b69f-396f1f344c59/Cross.jpg BLOG - Spring Grove Cemetery - Fall! The cemetery’s monuments, mausoleums, and sculptures are surrounded by bright Autumn colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/74777512-52ee-46e4-9d01-0936f29c702b/Path.jpg BLOG - Spring Grove Cemetery - Fall! Or walk a trail through the green burial park gravesides. (I love this idea - for people wanting a more natural burial that also preserves the environment.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/7b7eba35-43e5-4920-8f97-0371615d0dc7/Drive-1.jpg BLOG - Spring Grove Cemetery - Fall! Take a scenic drive on meandering lanes (you WILL get lost lol). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/c2c4fc17-e152-41da-8332-f5c0def6895e/gravesides.jpg BLOG - Spring Grove Cemetery - Fall! Park your car and explore! https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/historic-spring-grove monthly 0.5 2025-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/877ed889-4afa-4ee3-b5ac-ac761b00f95b/Blog-17.jpg BLOG - Historic Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum in Cincinnati The Dexter mausoleum/chapel was built in 1866 for the present day equivalent of $1.3M. Built in the Gothic Revival style, its marble interior has 12 catacombs and a chapel with a 34 foot ceiling. The Dexter family made their fortune making KY bourbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/486da639-9a04-4b55-b3e4-663257050149/Spring+Grove+blog-8.jpg BLOG - Historic Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum in Cincinnati I stumbled on this cool sarcophocus during one of my later visits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/bef79003-fbe0-4307-a26c-67c7584767a6/Building+reflection.jpg BLOG - Historic Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum in Cincinnati - Gorgeous Landscaping The Huenefeld Mausoleum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/dc738b89-382a-4ff8-b112-c7dbf1af1e0b/Spring+Grove+blog-2.jpg BLOG - Historic Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum in Cincinnati - Civil War Section There are 1008 graves of mostly Union soldiers, buried in concentric circles surrounding three upturned canons. The buried include 40 Union Civil War generals and one Confederate general. Abraham Lincoln toured the cemetery in 1855. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/40afd955-b206-4c72-ad59-1eb5f509257e/Spring+Grove+blog-5.jpg BLOG - Historic Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum in Cincinnati - Make it stand out Cedar Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a4986647-e2e0-43f3-a629-b51b1d9062a4/Spring+Grove+blog-7.jpg BLOG - Historic Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum in Cincinnati - The self-guided tour is just the beginning. There is so much to explore and appreciate in Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. I spent several days here over the summer and just scratched the surface of its history and beauty! Visit the cemetery’s website to learn more, or to book a private group tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/084459af-2205-4d64-b601-969610f613ff/Spring+Grove+blog-9.jpg BLOG - Historic Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum in Cincinnati - The McAlpin Monument George Washington McAlpin, the area department store magnate, is buried here. Other prominent Cincinnatians include Union Civil War General William Lytle Gottlieb and Henry Muhlhauser, founders of the Muhlhauser brewery Salmon Chase who served as Lincoln's Treasurer and as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, as well as Governor of Ohio Andrew Erkenbrecher, founder of the Cincinnati Zoo And too many more to list here! Interestingly, many well-known people buried here came to the United States as immigrants, and came from humble backgrounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/4076ded0-523f-4bd5-acad-8e14a2adb7db/John+Robinson.jpg BLOG - Historic Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum in Cincinnati - When visiting, the self-guided walking tour is a great place to start. Exploring the history, art, architecture, and landscape along this route takes approximately one to two hours. The tour guide brochure provides the history and background of 27 fascinating mausoleums, sarcophagi, monuments, and statues built primarily in the mid- to late 1800s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/354be05f-2a41-4cb8-8a58-bc7b15bb1e52/This+one-4.jpg BLOG - Historic Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum in Cincinnati - A statue near the children’s cemetery. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/summit-park monthly 0.5 2025-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/fc983494-139a-494b-900d-abbc2bfef32f/Flowers.jpg BLOG - Summit Park - Blue Ash Ohio The park’s nature trails wind through wooded areas and border prairie habitats. Trails consist of smooth pavement, crushed gravel and soft mulch, serving walkers and runners of all types. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/0ef27c58-00f1-4d9b-93d4-3f24afb9540c/Flowers-1.jpg BLOG - Summit Park - Blue Ash Ohio - Another angle of the tower. The golden hour at Summit Park is truly beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/9b44e3bf-ff26-47fe-8cbd-3a39c8c971c9/Summit.jpg BLOG - Summit Park - Blue Ash Ohio - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/4377c62d-d5a0-453a-bcce-02e3f9260592/Almost+dusk.jpg BLOG - Summit Park - Blue Ash Ohio - Summit Park is a beautiful natural setting, with so much to offer. (And I almost neglected to mention the many restaurants at the eastern end of the park, serving food, drinks and ice cream!) If you need a nature fix, a place for the kids or dog to play, or a bite to eat it’s a great place to land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5315d5dc-b314-4df3-b1d3-fc5418552552/This+one-3.jpg BLOG - Summit Park - Blue Ash Ohio - The Observation Tower The tower is a free attraction, measuring 153 feet tall. From the highest deck, you can see downtown Cincinnati and the Kings Island Eiffel Tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/d31d34e7-8396-44a3-96a8-e948256cacab/reflection.jpg BLOG - Summit Park - Blue Ash Ohio - Many Amazing Features The park is such a great place for relaxing and enjoying nature. It includes: A fishing pond Two awesome playgounds, including a Nature Playscape Double swings overlooking a Great Lawn Walking paths A dog park https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/riverside-drive-historic-district-covington-ky monthly 0.5 2025-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/e5f3162a-d6a1-430b-bab4-6f9b4c733e90/Riverside+Dr.-7.jpg BLOG - Riverside Drive Historic District - Covington KY - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/8574a84d-181e-4e27-9aa6-6f3f512edd18/Riverside+Dr.-1.jpg BLOG - Riverside Drive Historic District - Covington KY - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1027213d-5479-4644-bedf-6466f89b9cb0/Riverside+Dr..jpg BLOG - Riverside Drive Historic District - Covington KY Seven bronze statues of prominent figures from the area dot the path along the Ohio River, This statue is of John A. Roebling, architect of the Roebling Bridge, who immigrated to the United States from Germany. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/e87ce51d-9052-45b1-95df-7a8099a99bed/Blog-1.jpg BLOG - Riverside Drive Historic District - Covington KY Stick around and you will be rewarded with a beautiful Cincinnati nightscape. This is the Roebling Bridge after dark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/af9ab312-33a8-40a6-aaf8-38828b0cbac4/Blog-3.jpg BLOG - Riverside Drive Historic District - Covington KY - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/81d24abc-1b7c-4437-87f9-13e9b0025eaf/Blog-2.jpg BLOG - Riverside Drive Historic District - Covington KY - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1736277518605-3KB29100SIEB8191D5Y3/Riverside+Dr.-6.jpg BLOG - Riverside Drive Historic District - Covington KY On nice days, numerous watercraft of all types and sizes can be seen on the Ohio River. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/san-pedro-gautemala-cooking-class monthly 0.5 2025-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ab718ae8-2c03-45f4-9203-57788b3f5651/New+size-8.jpg BLOG - Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class,San Pedro La Laguna, Gautemala - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/0ed5a8d6-3472-4c05-ba39-70f74d4b862f/New+size-9.jpg BLOG - Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class,San Pedro La Laguna, Gautemala After dinner —a rich, smooth cup of coffee made from Guatemalan coffee beans— and dessert: banana "dough" filled with chocolate and black beans, then fried (not pictured). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/458d3901-a6b4-40e6-a536-64693fa0d04d/New+size-11.jpg BLOG - Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class,San Pedro La Laguna, Gautemala - The Menu and the Market After meeting our instructor, Anita, and introducing ourselves, we decided on a group menu, from a selection of several choices. The main dish we selected, Pepián, is traditionally only prepared for weddings, birthdays and on New Years day - it symbolizes a new beginning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/e0531ea4-6461-42dd-b0a6-47f0a3843568/New+size.jpg BLOG - Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class,San Pedro La Laguna, Gautemala Once in the kitchen, we donned our traditional Mayan aprons and admired our luscious bounty, — only a portion of which is pictured here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/178547e9-af4a-4a08-8389-13fa902877ef/New+size-7.jpg BLOG - Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class,San Pedro La Laguna, Gautemala - Time to Eat! We set the table, anxious to try our traditional Mayan meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/60ac3f2a-ddc6-4987-a684-1c7dd8a53214/New+size-3.jpg BLOG - Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class,San Pedro La Laguna, Gautemala - Our Meeting Place Unlike my normal self, I fortunately arrived early and was rewarded with the opportunity to spend time on this charming colorful street, with the lake and volcano beautifully sillouetted in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/91a6c51c-29f0-4bce-873d-98f84005f53c/New+size-12.jpg BLOG - Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class,San Pedro La Laguna, Gautemala Next, we made our way to the bustling, crowded market to purchase the necessary ingredients for our meal. In addition to the expected produce, we saw live chickens and turkeys tied into baskets (thankfully no butchering on our part was required!) as well as many unique local fruits and vegetables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/9c4c772e-b80b-40ee-9ac6-774d6b06a085/Blog-4.jpg BLOG - Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class,San Pedro La Laguna, Gautemala - View from the kitchen! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/9a06b3f2-d639-41cd-80a4-85833b668fb2/displayP3+colorspace.jpg BLOG - Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class,San Pedro La Laguna, Gautemala Anita, the owner and instructor, also served as our cultural guide, sharing interesting insights into Mayan traditions, particularly those related to food. She also shared her inspiring personal story—escaping an abusive situation, raising her children as a single mother, and persevering to build a successful business that not only supports her family but also contributes to her community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/6420213a-d659-4280-aab0-ebfced85f23c/New+size-6.jpg BLOG - Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class,San Pedro La Laguna, Gautemala - Hands-on Preparation Following Anita’s clear and detailed instructions, we worked together to wash, chop, season, puree, bake and fry our meal. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/antigua-guatemala-earthquakes-and-ruins monthly 0.5 2025-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/32487c74-9ec9-44dc-ba8b-1cc1de99a5ab/Blog-2.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemala -Earthquakes and Ruins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/9d53703b-b5b0-4748-99e8-9123aa3bcf0e/Blog-9.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemala -Earthquakes and Ruins - Las Capuchinas The convent’s eighteen rooms, which featured private bathrooms and study areas, were built in a circular pattern around a central patio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/b7db190a-2db2-4dad-842d-fa68b483ce96/1+displayP3+colorspace-4.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemala -Earthquakes and Ruins - San Jose Cathedral Yes, I went down these narrow, stone-lined stairs in the ruins. It led to a small, dark burial vault with a stone engraving of Christ on the Cross. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/76942682-50f9-49f7-81fb-fc3ee72f9933/1+displayP3+colorspace-6.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemala -Earthquakes and Ruins - The Royal Palace of the Capitanes Generales Once part of the Royal Palace, these ruins are visible from the rear of the National Museum of Art Guatemala (here). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/9bee7f47-5f98-4f54-8945-9abe3b7e91cf/1+displayP3+colorspace-5.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemala -Earthquakes and Ruins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ec28807c-fd31-4fae-9543-5c806466c83d/1+displayP3+colorspace-8.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemala -Earthquakes and Ruins - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/89994e0e-05b8-4aea-b73a-134ea8a388c4/Blog-7.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemala -Earthquakes and Ruins - Templo de la Recolección The huge, thick walls did not survive the earthquake, an indication of how massive it was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a7996275-86e7-47de-a2c6-00b76d42c0d9/Blog-10.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemala -Earthquakes and Ruins - San Jose Cathedral Originally constructed in 1545, this cathedral was once the most spectacular colonial building in Central America. It boasted a vast dome, eighteen chapels, and an altar inlaid with mother-of-pearl and silver. A small portion of the church was restored and is in use today, the remainder is in ruins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ef99fdb2-50c3-41ff-bdc9-e2a8190f3cfd/Blog-16.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemala -Earthquakes and Ruins - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/e92c91fe-d9fc-4318-af37-98c0527e47dc/Blog-6.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemala -Earthquakes and Ruins https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/anitgua-guatemela-shopping-and-history monthly 0.5 2025-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/9d6036a9-bdad-40a2-b844-e54c1a559fda/Blog-10.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemela - Shopping, Food & History - Cerro de La Cruz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ccd70e3c-72dc-43f6-9d9d-a00a2c8653d6/1+displayP3+colorspace-2.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemela - Shopping, Food & History - One of the stunning works of art in the muserum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/6c0b38cb-5d14-4ca2-95ef-9861a3a777fc/Blog-8.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemela - Shopping, Food & History - The town’s facade is completely deceptive. Imagine block after block, street after street of plain, concrete, one story buildings with little architectural interest. Then you step inside, and it’s like stepping through Alice’s looking glass! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/67443bc1-7002-48a9-b0da-390c3ce1f3e2/Blog-12.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemela - Shopping, Food & History - Antigua has a rich and diverse culinary scene. There are many dining options to choose from, ranging from casual cafes to upscale restaurants and the town offers a wide variety of international cuisines. I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experiences here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/8038b0fb-8475-4ebd-85a1-b130320b631b/1+displayP3+colorspace.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemela - Shopping, Food & History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/84f1c232-423b-4596-b549-183466425fd3/Blog-11.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemela - Shopping, Food & History - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/21910c64-71cf-49b0-9154-b1f4a129d2a5/Blog-8.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemela - Shopping, Food & History - The National Museum of Art Guatemala This museum contains artwork spanning 3000 years, from prehistoric to modern day. Located within the Captain General Palace, once the seat of the Spanish ruling government, the museum opened in September of 2021. Some of the oldest pieces come from archeological sites, including the famed Tikal Mayan ruins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/00687c41-d737-4e2b-83d5-a6f7c84bd979/Blog-4.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemela - Shopping, Food & History - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5b1ec2db-8c87-4625-bb04-c3150e5616bc/Blog-9.jpg BLOG - Antigua, Guatemela - Shopping, Food & History - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/blog-3-1/san-juan-la-laguna-gautamala monthly 0.5 2025-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5462c70f-e8c7-4b19-ab07-6f0ac3bbdee7/Blog-7.jpg BLOG - San Juan La Laguna, Gautamala - Today, I headed to San Juan La Laguna from my home base in San Marcos. The primary means of transportation between the villages on Lake Atitlan is by water taxi. Used by both locals and tourists, these boats are available every 15 minutes or so, and the fare is inexpensive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5d11b12e-0f54-4a73-9582-86d6b02179c5/20240307_123234%7E2.jpg BLOG - San Juan La Laguna, Gautamala - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/43dedf95-341e-4c5e-bc51-4a182658fa41/Edited+-11.jpg BLOG - San Juan La Laguna, Gautamala Art is everywhere, adorning the interior walls of restaurants and various other buildings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1736352766020-0FX63G32UR73MK4G5RNS/Blog-1.jpg BLOG - San Juan La Laguna, Gautamala Upon stepping off the boat, you’ll get a preview of the colorful, vibrant town ahead. Umbrella Street is an excellent starting point for your exploration, lined with many shops and restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/d5acc007-369c-4a1d-b694-ec7da45fb809/Blog-4.jpg BLOG - San Juan La Laguna, Gautamala San Juan La Laguna is also known for its beautifully crafted textiles. This shop is owned and managed by a coop of forty-five women. Indigenous women have found financial independence and empowerment through their business ventures. After seeing a demonstration of the textile-making process, I gained a deep, newfound respect for the craftsmanship involved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/0abe9c8f-ef12-486b-8a38-3845ee2d488c/Blog-2.jpg BLOG - San Juan La Laguna, Gautamala - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/113929b8-af59-401f-bde6-174265452181/Edited+-13.jpg BLOG - San Juan La Laguna, Gautamala Lovely art galleries showcasing locally sourced paintings, line the streets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/05866c6c-3476-41a5-97f6-2edf2bd50960/Blog-3.jpg BLOG - San Juan La Laguna, Gautamala - Textile-making process The cotton yarn is first hand-spun by Mayan girls and women, who then use natural plant dyes extracted from roots, berries, and flowers to create colorful skeins of yarn. Interestingly, the blue dye creates a different shade if the plant is harvested during the full moon. Traditional backstrap looms are used to weave beautiful textiles, with a table runner taking up to two months, and ten hours a day to complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/b605da5f-61b1-4646-9df4-0dbcaf7d2987/Blog-20.jpg BLOG - San Juan La Laguna, Gautamala The townspeople keep the village freshly painted and it is bright and cheerful. 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fortress wall on the left, and a city skyline in the background under a beautiful sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/76b8a144-f914-4a42-bd46-7414c2673f94/20230120_143919%7E2.jpg Landscape Seaside scene with rocky shoreline, a bird perched on a rock in the Algarve, Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/7f5ca2e9-12ce-4990-ae8b-7ea64678519e/1+fix+for+website-2.jpg Landscape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/22d83dbd-4e9f-4fe3-8b79-85167a423608/i-harbour-1.jpg Landscape View of a harbor with boats and yachts, surrounded by historic stone fortifications and a modern city skyline in the background, in Valleta, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/66116b24-c264-417d-878c-5a5cabfe2538/Sunset+-+new+edit.jpg Landscape Sunset over the ocean with clouds and a rocky coastline with vegetation at the Dengli Cliffs, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/eaecf9e1-e9cf-4f57-9a4b-641cd16312df/island.jpg Landscape The island of Filfa, Malta feathuring a seascape with a beautiful pink sky, , and pink foreground flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1a0561c0-da70-4686-9e4a-da52a8e11c98/landscape-1.jpg Landscape Calm sea with rocks in the foreground, a distant hill with a small structure. A local swimming hole in Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/8563841b-2bb4-4848-8eb7-dc1e3c094a43/filfla-9.jpg Landscape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/bc7b1f48-c21f-4cc9-a293-a576f28fe19b/Lost+walk-15.jpg Landscape A person riding a green watercraft near a white cliff along a body of water near Marsaxlokk, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/48e7e6c7-06d1-47bd-8d98-bc6b6000d91a/Lost+walk-22.jpg Landscape A waterfront cityscape overlooking Marsaskala, Malta, with modern buildings, a tall clock tower, boats anchored in the harbor, and a sky filled with large clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/4e258981-0a82-43c4-ab4b-9e7494361643/Lost+walk-26.jpg Landscape A scenic view of terraced green hills with stone structures, overlooking a body of water, with a small boat carrying several people in the foreground near Marsaxlokk, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/3c601135-ebe7-4844-acf4-88aef49342e4/Edited-6.jpg Landscape Tree on Lake Atitlan with volcano in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/c074879f-bfaf-4680-a89b-9f303f01e78b/Lost+walk-27.jpg Landscape Coastal landscape with green terraced fields, and a beautiful sky reflecting on calm sea water near Marsaxlokk, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/745bc58c-aa09-425b-b427-7008aa842303/portugal+village.jpg Landscape Scenic view of the medival historic village of Monsaraz, Portugal, with whitewashed buildings and red-tile roofs, cobblestone streets, and a church with twin bell towers in the background, under a partly cloudy sk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/b0855b35-dd07-4cce-af4c-454db6f354d2/Lost+walk-28.jpg Landscape The island of Filfa, Malta in the distance, clouds in the sky at sunset creating a soft, colorful scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/7e6e0b06-7c4f-4e51-87b7-41c01990b2fb/Riviera-2-2-2.jpg Landscape Qarrabe Bay, Malta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/0a2cab7f-1f6a-4d03-993e-08f6a3fb8a7b/Riviera-2-4.jpg Landscape Coastal cliffs with green vegetation, sandy and rocky areas, and blue ocean water at Qarrabe Bay, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5f4f34d9-4103-4cec-8983-eb1aa11e7333/Riviera-2-5.jpg Landscape View from Riviera Beach, Malta, of a rocky coastline with a tower on top of the cliffs overlooking the ocean, with waves crashing against the rocks and a cloud-filled sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/4fa25ab7-7109-4848-940a-d5829b5d6bd2/gar+lapsi-4.jpg Landscape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/4d788a1a-904a-417d-9637-6bef1c81441f/Riviera-2-6.jpg Landscape Cliffs with green vegetation overlooking a rocky shoreline and calm ocean waves at Qarrabe Bay, Malta.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/521588b4-d7a6-4956-8035-ecc2f69e8464/Valletta-2-2.jpg Landscape Practicing for the regatta on the Grand Harbour, Malta with the Three Cities and yachts in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5141dbd2-428c-4fbf-b48d-8713ccb25e4b/Valletta-50.jpg Landscape A view of the historic city of Senglea, Malta, one of the Three cities with old buildings, on the Grand Harbour under a cloud-filled sky. Taken from Valleta, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5a9513aa-2e9e-4995-a05f-293b5ad7efdf/1+fix+for+website-1.jpg Landscape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/49014c88-4e5a-40e4-902f-7418d81fe24c/Walk+Part+2-5.jpg Landscape White chalk cliffs with a natural arch formation, overlooking the ocean with water at the base and some small rocks nearby, between Marsaskala and Marsaxlokk, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/2d0fc828-386f-4aef-b217-d638917897d0/Walk+Part+2-6.jpg Landscape Coastal landscape with natural rock arch, turquoise water, and green plants in the foreground, between Marsaskala and Marsaxlokk, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ec50e787-9fd6-4e1c-b04d-ab1aba82af1c/Walk+Part+2-8.jpg Landscape A rocky coastline with clear blue water, white cliffs, and sparse green vegetation and flowering plants in the foreground , between Marsaskala and Marsaxlokk, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/38c54a7a-18fb-440b-aafa-9c274a0fb443/Walk+Part+2-10.jpg Landscape A coastal scene with white cliffs, some greenery, and a rocky shoreline with clear blue water, between Marsaskala and Marsaxlokk, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/2304da65-220e-458c-8f97-eee848efc0ff/Walk+Part+2-12.jpg Landscape A dirt path with stone walls on either side leads toward a green field with trees and shrubs, with Marsaxlokk, Malta and its harbor filled with boats in the background under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/209b1a2f-7e69-4d08-9a34-4d73d42dac73/filfla-14.jpg Landscape https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/experiences daily 0.75 2025-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a7dccda3-ce93-42ea-8e62-137f2a7aefa6/20230120_145139%7E2-01.jpeg Experiences A picnic spread with strawberries, cheese, crackers, and a snack on a woven mat on a sandy beach, with the ocean, cliffs, and cloudy sky in the background near Alvor, Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/8c964c90-09e4-431e-bf44-a96bd3ac8e4f/Equinox.jpg Experiences A woman celebrating the Spring Equinox, dressed in a long, white robe with flowing hair stands inside the prehistoric temple of Mnajdra, Malta , holding a large drum, with sunlight streaming in from openings in the stone walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/d2abe02b-f298-4343-b7fc-1d8096ea6823/20230221_133501%7E2.jpg Experiences People waiting on a train platform in Portimao, Portugal with the train station in the background and train tracks in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/9224d4df-3039-42db-b927-9332d12cbc53/Mdina+museum-1.jpg Experiences A gallery in St. Paul's Cathedral Museum, Mdina, Matla, with religious paintings on dark blue walls, a person taking a photo, and polished marble flooring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/f9e51092-fc5e-4f60-8e9f-3b6282ee79c8/Edited+.jpg Experiences A woman carrying a surfboard walks towards the beach on a dirt path, with ocean waves and rocky cliffs in the background, under a cloudy sky, in Sagres, Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/1e0fb59f-38f6-4075-9ac3-c45662b00461/Edited+-18.jpg Experiences Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, with boats docked at wooden piers, a narrow gravel path, a stone wall on the left, palm trees, a volcano in the distance, and a clear blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/15fd275d-d836-49ef-8fa2-3dea3964e718/20230316_113325%7E2.jpg Experiences Large wooden barrels and smaller wooden casks in a rustic wine cellar with stone walls and an arched doorway. Winery in Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/43dedf95-341e-4c5e-bc51-4a182658fa41/Edited+-11.jpg Experiences A wooden table in a restaurant in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala.. Behind the table, a colorful mural depicts a woman with a straw hat, combined with numerous vibrant flowers, birds, and insects in an artistic style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/283eed04-ec71-4bdf-a693-0a4c7f9004f5/Surf.jpg Experiences Two surfers with surfboards standing on rocks near the shoreline, preparing to enter the ocean with waves breaking around them, in Riviera Beach, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/d6ce0a99-5834-4156-a9cb-3068dc12a2bb/20230224_140727%7E2.jpg Experiences Outdoor dining table with a glass of white wine, a plate of food with bread and salad, and a green plate, set against a riverside view with white buildings and blue sky, in Tavira, Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/857f82e4-9d37-4046-9a7a-716ad78b4872/church-32.jpg Experiences Ancient stone ruins including carved blocks, pillars, and a large vessel supported by stone feet, under a modern protective canopy at the monolithic temple of Hal Taxiem, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/38ff3a8f-1d52-4397-b48a-abd511d8b4dc/Edited+-15.jpg Experiences Colorful street decorated with hanging papel picado banners, shops with vibrant signs, and a clear blue sky in a mountainous area in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/a7264bd4-ad67-42f3-83ff-8dffa5c9be5c/Edited+-9.jpg Experiences Person mid-air jumping from a deck over Lake Atitlan with trees and mountains in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/853763e8-3542-40d4-b40b-32734b767231/20230221_134236%7E2.jpg Experiences Blue vintage train at a station with passengers boarding and cloud-filled sky above in Portimao, Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/00125c31-0524-4da1-9a5f-a257a7dc014b/20230222_100619.jpg Experiences The back of a red camper van with an open rear door, showing a bed with pillows, a water bottle, and storage compartments, set in a wooded outdoor area, preparing for road trip in the Algarve, Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/113929b8-af59-401f-bde6-174265452181/Edited+-13.jpg Experiences Display of colorful landscape paintings arranged along a staircase wall and at the bottom, leading to an entrance decorated with a multicolored mosaic border n San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/50d326dc-bed9-4a27-bfd9-172d97c067df/pier-+edited.jpg Experiences Colorful wooden pier leading to the beach, with white and brown railings, potted plants on either side, and a scenic ocean view in the background n San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/b16aa3ca-b979-4584-ab8a-7d1dc3c1c4a7/Mdina+museum-2.jpg Experiences An art display in St. John's Cathedral Museum, Mdina, Malta. features dlassical paintings in gilded frames, a marble fireplace, antique furniture, and a glass display case filled with porcelain and silver items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/5d11b12e-0f54-4a73-9582-86d6b02179c5/20240307_123234%7E2.jpg Experiences Balcony overlooking a mountain landscape with a railing, a potted plant, a hammock, a small wooden table, and a plastic chair n San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/06012388-3f47-4ff8-8364-296ef66c0a85/Edited+-17.jpg Experiences A wooden serving board with a sandwich, a side salad, a glass of water with a napkin, and a jar of a creamy drink, set on a glass table outdoors in Caoba Farms' farm-to-table restaurant outside of Antigua, Guatemala. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/eb04fe14-c449-4afd-8fd6-e16cac03c0ab/Edited+-8.jpg Experiences Yoga studio in San Marcos, Guatemala, overlooking the volcanos of Lake Atitan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/b32ab2fb-a90b-4104-ac1c-f5179f5f8f9f/20230314_153550%7E2.jpg Experiences A preserved human skeleton lying on a bed with a white pillow and blanket, displayed in front of a wall covered with stacked animal skulls in the Chapel of Bones, Evora, Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/ab23d473-0647-4004-88b7-0dc4209cf4e4/20230317_171037%7E2.jpg Experiences View from a fortress with stone walls and a dirt path, overlooking green fields and a cloudy sky in the medieval town of Monsaraz, Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/05f4adeb-56b3-4f67-8287-7a70bde4fda4/20230317_170545%7E2-01-01.jpeg Experiences Historic stone arena with tiered seating and fortress walls, set against a cloudy sky in the medieval town of Monsaraz, Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/561d6644-d2bf-4b54-9ff4-96ca366eb50b/church-23.jpg Experiences Ancient stone ruins with a carved spiral design, featuring large stone blocks, a carved stone vessel, and a stepped shrine or altar area in the background, in the monolithic temple of Hal Taxiem, Malta. https://www.pamelabrunerphotography.com/nature daily 0.75 2025-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/bd5f7bb8-f3b8-4d72-a68b-1e2a8b21b661/Woods-2.jpg Nature Sunlight peeking through a forest of tall trees with yellow and orange autumn leaves in Spring Grove Arboretum, Cincinnati, Ohio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/4377c62d-d5a0-453a-bcce-02e3f9260592/Almost+dusk.jpg Nature Two people sitting on a grassy hill under a partly cloudy sky, facing each other and talking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/67ff1293-7ff8-460b-a065-dfe628aa935f/Bald+Cypress.jpg Nature A large Cyprus tree with green and orange leaves beside a pond with gnarled roots and tree stumps emerging from the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/7ff66c9e-82aa-447f-a3e1-62e6911e6a09/Beautiful+tree.jpg Nature A tree with bright yellow autumn leaves in a park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/00919abf-36db-4222-9a7d-d8a9925036dc/Walk+Part+2-4.jpg Nature Oceanside shoreline with rocks and white sand, waves gently lapping against the shore, Malta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/4225cc8d-f27b-40f7-8117-bb8037e29a2f/IMG_4165.JPG Nature Stone garden bench in a landscaped garden with purple ornamental grass and plants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6733cbc2f5479677454e60f3/d37d1a86-38f7-456d-83ad-db07e6be44ed/Summit.jpg 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