I love, love, love this fascinating little franchise. This place does not only make the best steak and ale pie on the island, but it also holds such a fascination for me. It is a collection of vintage pin ups, old bicycles, posters, upside down old tables, old newspapers, all stuck to the wall of this little charming cafe'...
I have just arrived home from a lovely (although short) evening with my even lovelier boyfriend, at Valletta. I love Valletta by night, it possesses an aura of mystery surrounded in the myriads of old buildings and alleyways. In many ways it reminds me of Edinburgh, my most favourite city, in the whole wide world. (And in many ways Valletta is very similar to Edinburgh! I only found out a couple of weeks ago that there are vaults under Valletta which cover almost all the city, just like Edinburgh! )
The thing about our capital city is, we take it for granted. I know I do, anyway. We pass the same old buildings every other day, and we never actually stop to appreciate the historical (and aesthetic) value of such places. There are so many precious buildings, and little museums spread all over the city- and these are not adequately advertised. Every little street has its own story to tell, its own part in the making of our rich, rich history. (Additionally, there are so many cute and cosy wine bars and cafes hidden in the less popular streets!)
So, next time you are in the Maltese capital city, slow down, take a look around you. You might find something new or learn something interesting. As a nation we need to start loving our heritage, for it is a pretty awesome (excuse the cliche') one.
