Malta Balconies
POTD 11 Dec 2007: Malta Balconies
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Erm, dare I say that those are not balconies, but louvred windows at the side of Auberge de Castille, at the very top of Saint Paul Street, in Valletta? A balcony, for us Maltese, consists of full-length doorways and at least ledge-like tiny floor on which people can stand. Sometimes it is large enough for one to take out a chair and a tiny table for coffee and snack, which we take while watching the world go by. If it is very large we call it gallarija (sort of gallery) or terrazzin (sort of terrace).
I never knew Malta was so attractive until I saw your images, Ian. I look forward to seeing more, including, if possible, some real Maltese balconies! The joke goes, “How do you make a Maltese cross? …”, but the Maltese seem too well-mannered to get cross with tourists, or should I say travel photographers? I think I should like to visit Malta some sunny November. Do you still fancy a guided tour of Prague?