I went to collect my Italian friend for our weekly evening stroll around the harbour (The Grand Harbour as it is officially called). Just down the street I met this procession, the Bormla Feast was in full swing and the local statue was making her solemn way through the narrow streets. Its been a bumpy week of late nights,work stress and kid mishaps (my little Mr. T had a bit of crash and is pretty battered and bruised).
The chance meeting with this statue as she made her annual pilgrimage through the village streets was a highlight of the week, isn't she stunning?
09 December 2010
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Oh Juniper I hope your Mr is well. Yes the immaculate conception feast is important for the Cospicua/Bormla parishioners. I never made it to that feast but a devoted friend of mine goes down there every year.
ReplyDeleteOh, sorry to hear about the accident. what a misfortune but glad to hear he is safe.
ReplyDeleteI like the view the people have from the balcony looking down.
so we will both be heading to the midwest for the holidays! Safe travels!
so sorry to hear about the accident. What a misfortune but glad to hear he is safe.
ReplyDeleteI like the view the people from the balcony have looking down.
So we will both be heading to the midwest for the holidays! Safe travels!
Oh! Wonderful! It reminds me of Mexico of course. Precious! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am not a big fan of feasts but I know they are ingrained in our culture. Hope your husband is doing well.
ReplyDeleteAbsolultely beautiful. A stunning statue. Wishing a quick and compete recovery to your husband.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this highlight of your week
yes she is! hope you are all ok! sending you a big hug!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane, all ok but the rest have flown to America as I teach on for the next 10 days. Fingers crossed that they are able to land ok with Blizzards near Chicago blowing!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea there were feasts still happening this late into the year. Fireworks and all that too?
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a weekly walk... what a lovely thing to look forward to that must be!
Hope Mr T is recovering well!
gorgeous photo--merry christmas and safe travels to you all!
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