It’s so rare that we get a real, honest-to-goodness rainy day in Malta that when it happens it tends to provoke one of two opposite reactions in most Maltesers. Pure joy at the magic of it all (yes, rain can be magical) or some highly creative swearing because let’s face it, most of our plans tend to get ruined when this happens.
In this case I had a brand new toy to play with, so I chose the “pure joy” option and spent the day traipsing around Malta to experiment with the settings on said toy.
By the way, by rainy day I meant exactly that. Not a thirty minute long flash flood that leaves half the island devastated but sunny. Not a short pitter-patter that is chased away by the sun in tick. But a day full of dark, ominous clouds and continuous bursts of rain. This was such a day, although it did clear up by the evening. On the other hand, if you prefer the sunlight, you can enjoy these pix.
The pretty baubles in Valletta
I love standing at this particular spot in Republic Street because of the sense of depth
Somehow, the old houses in Ta' Xbiex look even better in the rain.
And then it really started pouring...
It did clear up a bit later, while walking out of Valletta
But clouded up again by the time I got to Sliema
The tip where there's Barracuda always looks so beautiful with the waves lapping at the base
I just love days like these, it pains me that we have an 11 month summer on this island because when it rains I feel so much alive.