Għarb

We spent most of the day doing something I am very bad at, sitting still. Well not exactly, we did swim but laying around has not been one of my strong points but Kim made me promise to slow down on this trip a little and we did… at least during the day.

Tonight was the highlight of the celebration we have been hearing via explosions, the Feast of The Visitation of Our Lady in nearby Għarb. Pronounced ‘harb’ and means west in Arabic the village was an easy walk from our hotel how could we resist not going. Great to see a local celebration and dined on savory crepes and beer (well, coke for Syd) for under €15 for all three of us. Could not ask for a better day.

The crowd building up in front of the Basilica of the Visitation in Għarb.
The crowd building up in front of the Basilica of the Visitation in Għarb.
Inside the Basilica.
Inside the Basilica.
Source of some great Crepes.
Source of some great Crepes.
The fireworks that have kept us entertained for several days.
The fireworks that have kept us entertained for several days.
One of the bands that warmed up the crowd.
One of the bands that warmed up the crowd.
The precession beginning.
The precession beginning.
As the 'centerpiece' went by...
As the ‘centerpiece’ went by…
... the fireworks went wild! Disney would have been proud.
… the fireworks went wild! Disney would have been proud.
The celebration in front of the The ladies in front of the Basilica of the Visitation in Għarb.
The celebration in front of the The ladies in front of the Basilica of the Visitation in Għarb.
Going home with some spoils...
Going home with some spoils…

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