Yesterday my sister left Gozo to return home to Lier in Belgium. We enjoyed two weeks of chat and sightseeing, though I must admit a lot of our time was spent enjoying coffee and cake in a variety of places around the island. Nevertheless we did manage to fit in walks and visits to various sights, but mainly we soaked up the spring feeling, the massive amount of wild flowers and the charm of Victoria’s historical narrow streets. As there is only one year between us we grew up quite close and shared a bedroom most of our childhood years, at night my sister would tell me stories which at the time fascinated me, they were of adventures we would find ourselves in. She still always brings me books, and much of our chats would evolve around book discussions, the love of reading we both share. We also both spent our working lives with books and people, she as an editor working for a magazine catering for libraries, and I as a branch librarian in a small town in Ireland. Both have been very rewarding and enjoyable jobs.
Amazing to see the banana trees on Gozo, Josefine could not believe her eyes.
Two sisters, Josefine and myself among the Mimosa flowers which are now opening.
St.Georges square where we spent time drinking coffee and listening to the bell ringing.
Tower of St.Josephs in Qala, and an example of a roundel found on a house in Ghajnsielem.
The fig tree already showing fruit and opening its leaves, poppies are flowering now too making the meadows very colourful, and a hoverfly on a lovely sunny day.
This Gozitan lady working her lace in the doorway of her house, a lovely sight.
More wildlife, this on a narrow pathway at Mgarr.
The narrow alleyways in Ir-Rabat never fail to charm anyone. Josefine too loved them and we spent quite some time walking them, every time you do you discover more things of interests.
It’s quiet now around here, Ian and I going about our various tasks and peacefully enjoying the life. The excitement of Josefine’s visit is over, a space is now empty, but memories will stay and lots of thoughts remain of our various chats and discussions. A rewarding time it was, that is for sure.
I would love to help Josephine with her writings and coach her to write that book, if she’d like that! ☀️ How I would have loved to have a sister… helaas..
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That I think is a lovely suggestion Vanessa, be in touch.
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hi Vanessa, ik volg al een hele tijd jouw blog Zinderen (waar Agnes me attent op maakte), ik vind het zo goed, en heb er verschillende met een sterretje waarop ik wilde antwoorden, maar kwam er tot hiertoe nog niet toe. Leuk dat je hierop ingaat, en dat je me wil helpen, ik wilde al lang eens contact opnemen.
Ik ken je vader als kozijn van onze moeder Maria Matthyssen en daardoor wist ik ook dat hij een dochter Vanessa heeft, even oud als mijn oudste dochter! Een van de dagen zal ik je mailen. Veel liefs van Josefine
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Wat vind ik dit zo spannend… mojn papa is altijd bezig met onze familiestamboom. Maar ik ben meer van de (levens)verhalen… 💜👍
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dag Vanessa, ik probeerde je een mail te sturen via het info adres op Zinderen, maar krijg ‘delivery failure’ met als reden ‘adres onbekend’. Hoe kan ik je bereiken?
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How nice to spend time with you sister in such a lovely place.
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Thank you, yes it sure was.
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Great shots! Those banana trees are awesome! 🙂
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I was quite surprised myself when I saw the banana flower and fruits, I never realised they grew here at all.
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Fantastic photographs as usual. It’s a glorious place.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Thank you David, you are too kind.
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Glad you had a lovely time with your sister 🕊🌸
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Thank you very much.
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I’m so pleased for you that your sister was able to visit and appreciate the beauty of Gozo. I, too, am amazed that bananas grow there.
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It is a wonderful sight Helen, makes you feel warmer than it actually is – if that is possible 🙂
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I was surprised you were wearing jackets!
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Yes Helen, it has been quite cold here, only about 12C the other day with an icy wind blowing strong. This spring we have had a lot of rain here too which is good for the farmers though.
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I guess the whole of Europe has been affected by the cold from the east. As you say, at least the rain is good for the farmers.
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Yes I totally agree Helen, the weather has been extreme all over Europe.
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Well, hopefully we are going to have a lovely summer!
Happy Easter, Agnes.
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And Happy Easter to you also Helen, hope it will be lovely and sunny in UK.
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Thank you, Agnes.
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Such beautiful pictures!
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Thank you Ali, glad you enjoyed.
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A marvellous collection of images
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Thank you Derrick, so much opportunity to take good shots 🙂
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I love the image of the seed head and the hover fly – what a good time you had with your sister.
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Thank you Mary, it’s lovely when an beautiful insect stay’s still long enough for observation isn’t it.
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Too bad they don’t do it more often.
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You are similar to each other! Wonderful moments, amazing pictures! Your sister should write and never be afraid. I confess that I also wrote my first book that is going to be published in two months approximately. It makes me feel so excited, the best feeling ever!
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Thank you for taking the time to comment and congratulations on the publication of your book, how wonderful for you! I will pass on the information to my sister.
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Thank you so much!
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BEATUFULL & WONDERFULL !!
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Thank you David and Stefanie, very encouraging thought of yours.
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Gozo always looks like a wonderland through your lens.
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That is my dear Jodie because not only is it so beautiful here, but also my lens is magical 🙂
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It must be magical to give you such photos. : )
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Hahahaha….. and camera takes on a life of its own I believe….
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A beautiful setting for a holiday and visit with your sister. These things are to be treasured! ❤
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Thank you Eliza for a lovely thought.
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What beautiful pictures and a great way to visit with your sister❤️
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Thank you for your kind comment.
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Wat fijn dat je zus op bezoek was.Heerlijke foto’s toon je ons hier.Wat moet het ginder nu zalig zijn.
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Ja dat is het ook Marylou. Dank voor je altijd heel fijne blog.
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Reblogged this on SEO.
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Thank you for visiting my blog Ellustar and for sharing my story. I hope you enjoyed and keep enjoying my writings and photos. Welcome on board.
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Yes of course I enjoyed it.It is my pleasure.
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Thank you Ellustar.
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