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Malta: Knights and Nights

KK Robbins Episode 5

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KK shares  just a few of the reasons why everyone should experience  the Mediterranean islands of Malta .



SHOWNOTES -

Places KK mentions in the show:


The Republic of Malta -A small nation made up of the three islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino - 


Valletta - the main city named after Grand Master Valetta who helped lead the Knights to victory against the Ottomans 


Barraka Lift - an elevator from the Grand Harbor to the Upper Barraka Gardens 


Upper Barraka Gardens- Small garden with WW2 command center underneath and with views over the entire Grand Harbor and Three Cities


Knights of Malta- or Knights of St John - a Catholic military order that was formed in the 11 century.


Pastizzi… traditional savoury pastries filled with ricotta or curried peas


St John’s Co-cathedral -Massive cathedral with tombs of former knights and the famous Caravaggio painting, ‘The Beheading of St John the Baptist’ 


Triton Fountain - Marking the entrance of Valletta at the City Gate, and hub for the central bus depot with service throughout the main island of Malta


Mdina - The Silent City KK visits for lunch and “meditation” due to the quiet, pristine streets. 


Markus Divinusthe boutique winery from which KK orders a Zafrana cuvée, their take on Sauvignon Blanc with local Girgentina grapes


Mdina Glass - Exquisite hand blown local glass 

https://www.mdinaglass.com.mt/en/home.htm#.Y_4REezMI_W


Sliema…. The town across the opposite side of Valletta where KK scours Zara for her next outfit


The Embassy Valletta Hotel -KK’s go to hotel with rich, sultry rooms, some with sea view balconies, and a rooftop pool overlooking the Madonna Basilica..and where KK ends her night. https://www.embassyvallettahotel.com/


The Harbor Club - Mediterranean with a French influence restaurant with terrace down at the Grand Harbor  https://www.theharbourclubmalta.com/


Rabbit - Brought here by the Phoenicians, and on practically every menu including the national dish, Rabbit Stew


The Bridge Bar - Jazz club with outside tables on staggered street steps, where KK listens to Etta James and reminisces about her love of Malta.


Join KK in two days, and continue through these Maltese Islands only this time on a private boat wandering in and out from the sea. 


Bomba! YES! (When an plan comes together  perfectly)










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