Driving in Malta - not for the feint hearted!

We have spent the last few days exploring Malta and today caught the ferry over to Gozo.  Given the hills around the islands I am extremely grateful for having the car.  However driving in Malta should come with a warning like you get on roller coaster rides ie. do not attempt (or even get in a car) if you have a heart condition, are pregnant, or have irritable bowel syndrome........ Far out it is certainly an experience.  Indicators are optional and according to one Maltese lady, they do actually learn to drive with them but once they have their licence they stop using them!  They also stop anywhere, park anywhere and overtake anywhere!!!!  On the positive side though, their parking skills are to be admired, they can  park in a spot that in Australia we would leave reserved for a motorbike.

So we have done lots of miles and it is a gorgeous place.  The highlight so far has been taking a little boat trip out to the Blue Grotto.  I have never seen water so clear or so blue.  If you were into scuba diving this place would be a must see.  Although all of the scenery is fabulous. 

If I don't have backside muscles like steal when I leave here I will feel very cheated.  I have never walked up and down so many hills and stairs.  My fitness is improving by the second although possibly sabotaged by the wine.......

The kids are love it, have improved on their map reading skills and probably navigate better than their mother (not that it would be hard..)