The Maltese nobility assembles within these walls!
And how I’d love to be a fly on the wall when they do!

Exclusivity ©HelenBushe
This ancient Palazzo in the 16th century fortified city of Mdina, also known as the Silent City, is now a 5-star hotel called XARA PALACE.
We nipped inside for a look under the guise of picking up a leaflet from reception with a view to staying there next year and therefore needing to check the place out. Dream on!

The Courtyard ©HelenBushe
I’m sure these smokes are expensive.

Cigars ©HelenBushe
This chair was outside the Ladies’ Restroom. (Yes, I had more than one reason for wanting/needing to go inside).
I thought the better of sitting on it though, in case I broke it.

Rest-a-while ©HelenBushe
On leaving the hotel, I looked around the corner to see this:

Getting around in the Silent City ©HelenBushe
Our next stop in Mdina was a visit to the Carmelite Priory, where we managed to wangle a private visit. But that’s for another post.
When I started this OddBall post I intended only to show the first picture about the Maltese nobility…..
……then I got carried away…….
…..of course the city of Mdina isn’t OddBall, but is is quite unique and exceptionally beautiful.
12 Comments
Leah · 1 June 2017 at 12:28
Your story of pretending to be gathering information for a future visit makes me think of passing expensive shops, and saying, “I can’t even afford to window shop there.”!
Great pictures
HMB · 1 June 2017 at 13:22
Hi Leah. I never let lack of riches stop me doing anything. At least I try not to
Cee Neuner · 30 May 2017 at 18:44
Nice selection of odd balls for this week. Thanks Helen. 😀
paulfraser11 · 29 May 2017 at 18:27
A fabulous sneak peak Helen
HMB · 29 May 2017 at 18:27
Thanks Paul. It was a great toilet stop
Laurie Graves · 29 May 2017 at 14:28
Very interesting and great pictures, as always. Committee of privileges, huh? Some things never change.
HMB · 29 May 2017 at 14:43
Yes, and what a shame for the nobility that their Palazzo has had to open its doors to 5-star guests…..and to folk like me who need to use their toilet!
Laurie Graves · 29 May 2017 at 15:09
Very fitting, I would say 😉
HMB · 29 May 2017 at 15:43
hbs1991 · 28 May 2017 at 23:25
So interesting, your photography is wonderful! Love your posts!
HMB · 29 May 2017 at 10:26
Thank you so much. I’m pleased you like.
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