A group of UIAD students (and some husbands) visited Malta for one week in September. We discovered an extraordinary history, culture, religious fervour (the Feast of Our Lady in Zabbar with its illuminations and fireworks was something to see) and extremely hot weather! History and culture played a big part on the trip but we had fun too and enjoyed the local specialities (kennie, rabbit stew, pastizzi, prickly pear liqueur) and – of course – speaking English!
There are more UIAD English trips to come. Look at the blog regularly to find out more about trips and other UIAD English news.
Melanie Brumberg
UIAD English teacher
Photos with captions provided by students in the group:
Christiane 
The sun is hot. We are tired, we are hungry, but this last temple (3600-2500BC) in the heart of Tarxien deserves to be seen.
Marie-Irene 
What is that?
Ancient ruts. Who – or what – made them, nobody knows.
Michel 
St Marie Church in Mosta is built as a rotunda supporting a colossal dome; it was completed in 1860 and can hold 10,000 people. On 9th April 1942 a bomb went through the dome and did not explode – a miracle?
Monique and Jacques 
Saluting battery in Valetta every day at noon and 4 pm
France 
Group photo (without France and Odette)
Denise 
The colourful boats of Marsaxlokk
Anne-Marie 
The beautiful Azure Window
Marie-Irene 
Who said Valetta was flat?!
Photo 
Sailing at dusk
Michel 
Illuminated church for the Feast of Our Lady of Grace in the parish of Zabbar
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