Greetings from January
Is it me or has this month flown by?
Looking back, aside from being busy… this month has been a happy one. And perhaps the reason it felt incredibly short. If it wasn’t for the news declaring Brexit Day, January may have calmly slipped away unnoticed.
January is a month I associate with being dark and dreary. A month filled of cold bleak days seeming to drag on endlessly. This one has been rather different with the season feeling more like Spring! Last weekend reached a balmy 18 degrees in the sun. Although I know a Mediterranean climate enjoys milder winters, it has still been a pleasant surprise.
A round up of January
January has been an extremely sunny month and I saw the goldiest of gold sunrises. They energised me enough to get out for walks before starting work. Being out first thing is like observing a peaceful prayer. Everything is silent except for the sounds of a distant rooster cock-a-doodle-do-ing.
Of course, you will know this month I enjoyed trips to Mgarr and picturesque Comino.
Other outings included trips to Selmum, Crystal Lagoon, Palazzo Pariso and Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples – the oldest megalithic temples in the world (cue incoming blog posts).
Crystal Lagoon
Mellieha

Stately Visit
Last weekend I was out exploring more of the island and stumbled upon Palazzo Parisio. The name alone exudes elegance and is a majestic palace built in the 18th century. After walking through grand wooden doors I enjoyed afternoon tea in its pretty tea room. Already convinced I had found a gem, I ventured into the garden. Filled with an array of colourful flowers and lush trees… I decided there and then that I found the most beautiful gardens in the whole of Malta. And I almost lost myself in childlike wonder walking through it.
Maltas’ Colourful Past
This month my interest has been piqued by Malta’s rich and interesting history. I have read the most fascinating stories which include: Knights of Malta, St Paul and the order of St John. I also read about Malta’s involvement in the Great World Wars and visited World War II Shelters in Mellieha and Rotunda Mosta – A parish church, with the third largest dome in the world. During the war a 200kg bomb fell through the dome during morning mass. Miraculously the bomb didn’t explode.
Postcards
Last month, a handwritten letter was placed into my hand by my partner. Immediately recognising the writing, I was elated. It was a Christmas card from my favourite human in the entire universe – my “granny”.
Whilst it is great that I have a blog and a digital presence on Instagram where my loved ones can follow my journey… my favourite human can’t. Unsure why I didn’t think of the idea before, I created postcards from my many photographs using Canva. Feeling pretty pleased with myself, I wore a goofy grin to the Post Office and emphatically declared ‘I am here to buy stamps!’
What’s next?
January saw my partner and I book our holiday to Rome. This trip will incorporate Naples, Amalfi Coast and Capri and I am super excited. I don’t know much about any of these places having never been before which definitely adds to the appeal.
All in all January has been a great month. I wait to see what this weird and wonderful journey has in store.
Love and light,
Dionne
xoxo
That’s so lovely! My January on the other hand seemed to stretch on endlessly. I felt like we’ve already done 3 months of 2020.
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Oh no! A ran a poll on Instagram and the majority seemed to feel like you. One thing is guaranteed..this month will definitely feel shorter! Here’s to a great February. Happy new month xx
On Sat, 1 Feb 2020, 00:17 diary of a not so girly girl, wrote:
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Haha that’s true. Happy new month to you too! 🙂
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