All the Luzzus in Marsaxlokk have numbers on them, and I love them, so they have to be my choice for this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge: Numbers
The Luzzus of Marsaxlokk???? What are they and where is it?
A luzzu (pronounced like lutsu in Maltese) is a traditional fishing boat from the Maltese islands. They are usually painted in bright colours, while the bow has a pair of eyes. Luzzus have existed since ancient times. – Wikipedia
Marsaxlokk is a traditional fishing village in the South-East of the mediterranean island of Malta, dating back to the 9th century BC when the first Phoenicians landed on the island.
We enjoyed a morning in Marsaxlokk last month, managing to catch an early enough bus from Valletta to get there before the crowds. I had always wanted to see luzzus with their painted “Eye of Osiris” which protects them from evil. They certainly didn’t disappoint. I hope you like them as much as I do.
Marsaxlokk under Awning ©HelenBushe
Marsaxlokk Harbour ©HelenBushe
Luzzu Prow ©HelenBushe
Prow MFC 512 ©HelenBushe
Fisherman (and fisherwoman) ©HelenBushe
In Dry Dock ©HelenBushe
And just for good measure, a few more boats , with a few more numbers:
Green Rower ©HelenBushe
This last boat had me puzzled. I couldn’t figure out what the numbers are for but I do love the stripey oars.
One to Thirteen in a Boat with Striped Oars ©HelenBushe
8 Comments
johnvic8 · 4 June 2016 at 17:47
I love the colors of those boats. Wow!
HMB · 4 June 2016 at 22:40
Thanks John.
cwaugh212 · 4 June 2016 at 14:24
A beautiful part of Malta I didn’t get a chance to see with only a single day cruise stop. Thanks.
HMB · 4 June 2016 at 14:36
Thanks Charles. There’s always next time! Have a good weekend.
suzannerogersonfantasyauthor · 4 June 2016 at 08:36
Lovely pictures. The colourful boats are brilliant! I can’t wait to visit Malta in a couple of months.
HMB · 4 June 2016 at 08:51
Thanks Suzanne. Lucky you in a couple of months. Enjoy.
HMB · 4 June 2016 at 07:39
Thanks for link Chris. Have a good weekend.
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