A day in Valletta.

 We started the day with a walk down to Sliema  waterfront and hopped onto the ferry for the short trip to Valletta.

Arriving in the capital we walked upto the Hastings gardens which has superb views of the surrounding area and the  City's  fortifications. 

We then strolled down to the Triton fountain which is the gateway to the City and a popular meeting place.

From the fountain we made our way through the City gate onto Republic street.

We walked through the narrow streets looking  at the suberb architecture of the old buildings,  statues and impressive  churches.

After a quick  coffee break we headed over to the Upper barrack gardens which are immaculately kept and have superb views of the Grand harbour and the three cities  beyond.

We arrived in time for the midday firing of the military cannon.

We then took the local ferry over to Cospicua

 where we stopped off for lunch at a waterside restaurant nestled in the heart of the marina.

We the made our way back to Sliema via Valletta  and stopping of for a well earned  drink at the Victoria pub.