Seaside Sunset
Yesterday afternoon we drove out to Għajn Tuffieħa to watch the sunset. It is a lovely beach towards the northern end of the island. A big five-star hotel has been plopped down next to it, but it manages to stay back and not ruin the view, nor the feeling of the place. There were only a few people there, which I am told is quite a contrast to the summertime when the place is packed with sunbathers. Believe it or not, I had not gone to the beach at all since I arrived in Malta, and I really enjoyed walking along the sand and watching the sun disappear at the edge of the horizon. I know you are not supposed to look at it directly, but it is difficult not to look at one of nature’s absolute wonders. We who live most of our lives in cities seldom stop to take notice of these things. The moon was out already, contrasting with the blue sky behind it. It seemed to be hanging there like a painting. It began to get a bit chilly, so we headed back. I did not mind being stuck in the rush hour traffic after that. It was a reminder that sometimes we need to stop, breathe and just take in our surroundings.
