Saturday, March 20, 1999 Fort St. Angelo, Hagar Qim, Valletta Jeff and Faye's friend Rosette takes them to Fort St. Angelo, and to the megalithic ruins at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra. Then they take a last walk around Valletta, and attend a performance at the historic Manoel theater.

They first struggle through heavy traffic and labyrinthine streets to reach Fort St. Angelo, directly across the harbor from Faye and Jeff's hotel. They are able to explore much of the old fort, admire the spectacular views, and talk to guides dressed in period costumes.



A new Colliseum has been built, for the movie "Gladiator". Filming starts on Monday, and thousands of extras will be hired.

Then they drive to the ruins of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra. These awesome megalithic temples predate Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Egypt.



The ruins are situated on hills with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the islet of Filfla.

The idyllic site was somewhat spoiled by the presence of the "kaccatur", men who call themselves hunters, but who actually seem dedicated to eliminating all live birds (except pigeons) from Malta.

Caged finches, used as decoys by the kaccatur.

After lunch Rosette drops Faye and Jeff back at Valletta, where they take a farewell stroll through the city.

Carmelite church, Valletta.

Faye and Jeff celebrate there last night by attending a very good local production of the musical play "Anything Goes" at the historic Manoel theatre.

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