Gozo 3

Swimming has been the focus for the group in Gozo. They completed their relay around the island in two days, swum back to Malta on the third day, and today we had a picnic on the boat in while it was moored in a couple of beautiful little coves. They had caves and arches in the grey stone that came down to the water, and the water is a superb aqua colour. Even my swimming has improved.

Yesterday some of the 'girls' went on a Segway tour of inland villages. Riding a Segway is fun, and it takes you at a great speed for touring. Malta is a very Catholic country, and there are statues of Mary and others in niches on the walls of houses, and many churches, large and small. Beautiful architecture, inside and out, some have murals on ceilings and walls.

We visited one where it is believed that Mary came out of a painting and spoke to a local woman. There are now walls in the church completely covered in items in picture frames such as baby clothes. Each one is thanking Mary for a miracle.

At the same time, I am told there is a new govt here, and they have passed some quite liberal laws here with the blessing of the church.