The Maltese Cremins

We're in Malta today. Our first stop was in the old town of Mdina, formerly a hilltop fortress that is now home to just 300 people but is beautifully preserved. Then we toured the capital city Valletta, visiting the cathedral of St. John (lavish decorations and a couple of great Caravaggios) and the grand Masters' Palace. Now that we've had a bite to eat we have a chance to update the blog a bit. We'll hit the scenic gardens before heading back to the ship. Dennis is doing the sailaway today aboard the beautiful Royal Princess.

Two days ago we were in Corfu. We had an easy day. No tours. We slept in in our little cave of a cabin and then took a bus from Corfu town to a beack south of town. We hung out there for a few hours of sun and sea before returning to the ship.

Yesterday was a day at sea. It's surprising how fast a day of doing nothing can go by! We had a couple of shuffleboard games, both of which I won (and no, this is NOT Dennis!). I am looking forward to defending my championship later today. Dennis lectured in the morning but then had the rest of the day off.

For all of you Cake Boss fans or soon to be Cake Boss fans, we are cruising and partying with the cake boss mom! She is here on her honeymoon and is an absolute hoot! She easily has enough energy for 5 people. She and one of our dinner comapnions held the karaoke microphone most of the night and belted out the tunes. And she managed to get on the Mr. and Mrs. show on the boat - a newylweds style game. She is a riot. Tune her in Monday nights on TLC!

That's our story so far. Tomorrow is Messina. We are torn between visiting Taormina and heading across the straits to Reggio to see some cool statues in a museum there. I'm thinking the beach at Taormina may need to win...