Today’s walk was led by the affable and ever-pleasant John Mizzi of Sannat, the stalwart defender of Ta’ Cenc. John took us to the verdant and magnificent
During the walk John Mizzi was always pointing out and explaining features in his inimitable and enthusiastic way. John Is highly recommended for anyone who wants to go on a guided walk in Gozo, with a selection of walks with several themes. For further information, please visit http://www.gozo-excursions.com/. We are quite sure that you will not be disappointed.
Walk Leader: John Mizzi
Duration: 3 1/2 hours
Some photos below.
John at the start of the walk
Site of one of the Angelik Caruana apparitions, very conveniently located near the Heliport.For those who are interested, the Madonna keeps her appointment with Angelik every Wednesday at 1745.
View of the valley from the top
John pointing out a feature. 
Another view of this magnificent valley
On the valley floor, with the old steam-engine driven pumping station in the background
The aqueduct across the valley
Inside the pumping station
Beneath the side of the valley
John surrounded by ramblers
Underneath the cave
The collapsed cave
Our secretary striking a natural pose 
A close-up of of the cave
Climbing out of the valley, with John giving a helping hand
Ramblers with Xewkija church in the background
John expounding his theories about the mysterious rock-cut pans
More of the enigmatic rock-cut pans. Wine-making or a place of sacrifice? 
For more on these pans, go to http://www.geocities.com/melitahistoricac/19999.html
The dam in the valley
Valley view
More views of the valley
On the way back
1 comment:
I was on this walk of Mgarr ix-xini and it was a marvellous experience. Truly this is a unique place and always fascinated me. May it remain like this for generations to come. Well done to the organizers of this walk
Post a Comment