Living in Malta: Some "First's"
- I had my first haircut in Malta last week. It turned out great. P is now my hairdresser. Her shop is right down Manwel Dimech Street, where I live. You know, the ugliest street in Sliema.
- And the other day, we went to my first Maltese yoga class together. On the way, we stopped off at a beautiful old building that is used for a nursing home. P goes there every 4-6 weeks to cut her aunt's hair. I met her aunt and several friends and got lots of Maltese kisses when we left.
- I met my first American woman today! K is here with her husband and young family. Got here about a month or so earlier than I did. It was so wonderful to talk about things that only other American expats can understand. Much more about K later.
- My cat Egypt threw up for the first time in Malta. I love it--it's so easy to clean off the tiles. No more carpets and spot remover and all that stuff. Go ahead, Egypt, bring it on!
- I got my first zit in Malta. It's the size of Mt. Etna. Tomorrow I'm going on the bus to get Mr. S from the airport, and I bet they charge me two fares--one for me and one for the zit.
A special grazzi to A, my beautiful, Italian friend who just moved with her husband to Malta from Belgium. A called me up to see if I was OK after reading my last post which was a bit depressing. In fact, I 'd like to thank all the people who leave me comments--both funny and serious--on the blog. A blog is nothing without its readers.
Hi Andrew, thanks so much for your comment. I hope people will take advantage of taking yoga at the place you suggested---Ilene
Posted by: Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name) | January 03, 2009 at 03:36 AM
I also learned yoga in Malta at Ananda Marga centre in Gzira. The classes were very inspiring and I recommend to anyone interested in Yoga or Meditation.
Posted by: Andrew Carter | January 02, 2009 at 08:31 PM
Bonjour Laryck, Thanks for your comment. Wishing you the best of luck in your new life---Ilene
Posted by: Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name) | December 16, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Nice to read your blog. I'm trying to do the same in french. You might have more problem to understand it, yet we share obviously the same problems.
Kindest
Laryck
Posted by: laryck | December 16, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Nice list! Love the yoga part, how was it? Was it in Sliema? I wanted to go to yoga when I was there and couldn't find anything although I saw what looked like an old flyer at the Health Food Store but didn't know the area well enough to try and find it.
Love the zit part, hope you got a two for one ride to the airport. ha ha! I laugh because I am always getting giant zits and know what it is like.
It is Thanksgiving here, hope you have a good one. Just me and my Mister today - homemade pot pie for dinner!
Posted by: Katie | November 27, 2008 at 11:38 AM