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Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Snapshots of … Wied iz-Zurrieq (in Winter)

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This rocky inlet located in the south-west of Malta is a favourite fishing spot with many. On calm days, colourful  Maltese boats bob about lazily in the water – a picture of complete serenity.

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But in winter, the fury of the sea is not to be trifled with and on windy days, the boats are safely brought to shore to wait for more opportune weather.

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One must certainly exercise caution and stay away from the water because, as all those of us brought up here know, it has a very fickle nature.

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In the distance, the island of Filfla seems so close that it feels as if you can almost reach out and touch it.

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Zurrieq is derived from the Semitic word zoroq which means blue. Quite an appropriate name, would’t you say?

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Location: Wied iz-Zurrieq, December 2008 &  January 2010

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11 comments:

  1. Diane AZ13 February 2013 at 00:10

    Gorgeous colors, looks like a fantastic place to visit!

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  2. Suze13 February 2013 at 01:15

    Loree, I am always so amazed by the incredibly pristine blue waters of Malta.

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  3. Anonymous13 February 2013 at 07:07

    Such beautiful scenery! I would never want to leave.

    ~Lindy

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  4. cieldequimper13 February 2013 at 08:19

    I wouldn't have known it was winter, it looks like any other season to me! It's so pretty and I love those boats!

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  5. Jane and Lance Hattatt13 February 2013 at 09:38

    Hello Loree:
    One of the things which we most enjoy of the time which we spend in Brighton is the views of the sea, in its many moods, which we see from our windows.

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  6. Unknown13 February 2013 at 10:56

    Beautiful. The colors of Mediterranean are unique.
    Costas

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  7. Heather Robinson13 February 2013 at 13:26

    So gorgeous! Loree, I don't know if you saw my response on my blog but Remi and I were having a daydream about moving to Malta and opening up an inn the other day!! :)

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  8. Anonymous14 February 2013 at 14:38

    Hi Loree, you have a very nice blog. :) I work at an English school in St. Julian's, and was wondering if you would be interested to do a piece about us. Perhaps you know someone whom we could offer some free English lessons in exchange? Please let me know!

    Thanks and kind regards,
    Stephanie

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  9. Victoria18 February 2013 at 21:20

    Stunning shots..gorgeous..the water looks powerful! I also love the colorful boat covers..how beautiful!!Fabulous series my friend!

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  10. jane20 February 2013 at 22:34

    it´s really beautiful. how i´d love to walk around there with you!
    sending you big hugs loree!
    jane

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