This week I took a trip to the continent of Europe. This
trip was certainly a memorable one, choosing just two sites to visit was
extremely difficult! The two sites I chose to visit were first Parco Nazionale
delle Cinque Terre in Italy, and the second was Malta! So, here is what I did!
Parco Nazionale delle
Cinque Terre, Italy:
Parch Nazionale delle Cinque Terre is a protected national
park area of Italy, located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria of Northern
Italy. The brightly colored fishing villages located off the Ligurian Coast are
certainly a magnificent site.
The activities of the area are endless, but even something
as simple as a hike was intriguing. While walking along the coast many breathtaking
coastal views can be seen along the trails that connect the five villages in Cinque
Terre. One of my most favorite villages had to be Vernazza, the colorful houses
that surround the bright blue waters of the marina were stunning!
Of course, while visiting Italy, one cannot leave without trying
some of the mouth-watering cuisine. My favorite restaurant had to have been Al
Castello. The restaurant overlooks the water, offering a breath-taking view of
the sunset. One of the restaurants most favorable meals is their mussels,
stuffed with bread crumbs, mortadella cheese, and herbs!
Malta:
My next stop was the Mediterranean island of Malta, located in
between Sicily and the North African coast. The area is filled with history
from influences of the Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John, as well as the
French and British. Not only is the site architecturally beautiful, but it is
certainly filled with natural beauty as well!
My first stop was of course the beaches! I visited two of
the more popular beaches called Ghajn Tuffieha and Golden Bay. Both beaches are
found on the north-west coast. This is the perfect spot for any water activity,
whether that may be taking a peaceful dive in the water to see the aquatic life
or sailing along the blue waters. Of course, I also took time to lay on the
warm, red-sand beach as well.
After taking some time to take in the natural beauty of the
area, I decided it was time to see some history. I visited the city of Mdina, a
perfectly preserved walled city located on the north part of the main island of
Malta. This site was once the country’s capital during the 16th
century, and home to some of the wealthiest people. My favorite site in the
city was the beautiful, large mosaics!
