The "chewrist" at the washer spring by elza

The "chewrist" at the washer spring

My granddaughter loved the word "chewrist" and when playing "I spy with my little eye," you would have some difficulty guessing the word starting with "ch" for tourist.
I went down to one of the oldest washer springs after watching an interesting documentary about these places. There are about 6 surviving places like these in Malta and Gozo. This one is in Fontana Gozo and according to the documentary it was mentioned in one of the oldest manuscripts dating back to the middle ages. The arched shelters built over the springs were added in the 17th century during the reign of Grandmaster Carafa to shelter laundresses from inclement weather. The large wash house is adorned with three coats-of-arms displaying Grand Master Gregorio Carafa’s magistracy, the Universitá (kind of local government during this period), and the Azzopardi family.

So interesting! And I like your granddaughter's interpretation of "temporary guests".
September 9th, 2021  
Great history and chewrist is very funny 😂
September 9th, 2021  
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I like the pic and the info.
September 9th, 2021  
What an interesting place, history and chewrist.
September 9th, 2021  
@theredcamera @casablanca @sianharrison @wakelys Thanks for your comments and your time.
Here's another one from my grand daughter's repertoire: I spy something beginning with "ch" (clue usually it has leaves)
September 11th, 2021  
@elza with tourist being a clue I am guessing Trees!!
September 11th, 2021  
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