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On Saturday I was invited to join some friends from the European Student's Union (who were visiting Malta) on their day trip to Gozo.
After a smooth ferry crossing we went for some lunch at Marsalforn where I had some delicious swordfish. Our next stop was Gigantija - the megalithic temple at Xaghra which is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just outside the gate to the temples was a stall run by Gozo's only certified organic farmer selling Gozitan honey and jams. I bought some honey with thyme in and some carob syrup which is used locally to soothe sore throats.
The weather was bright and dry despite it being January and the surrounding fields were lush and green. We rounded off the day with trek on horseback organised by the stables in Ghajnsielem where the owner kindly showed us his other animals and even allowed us to have a go at milking his sheep!
After a smooth ferry crossing we went for some lunch at Marsalforn where I had some delicious swordfish. Our next stop was Gigantija - the megalithic temple at Xaghra which is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just outside the gate to the temples was a stall run by Gozo's only certified organic farmer selling Gozitan honey and jams. I bought some honey with thyme in and some carob syrup which is used locally to soothe sore throats.
The weather was bright and dry despite it being January and the surrounding fields were lush and green. We rounded off the day with trek on horseback organised by the stables in Ghajnsielem where the owner kindly showed us his other animals and even allowed us to have a go at milking his sheep!
