A SURPRISE MUSEUM by sangwann

A SURPRISE MUSEUM

A break from our Athens holday series to show some shots from Malta.

These shots were taken on Maundy Thursday,or the day previous to that, when Max was staying with us as he was on his Easter holidays and his parents were at work. On the day I decided to take him to see the Naxxar Church dressed in mourning for Good Friday and a set of statues adorning the church and ready to be carried out around Naxxar as part of the Good Friday procession. We crossed the road in front of a church bazaar which is at the back of the church and a sign said that what was a bazaar had been turned as the church museum. I looked at Max, “shall we go in?” I said. “Yes” was the immediate reply and in we went. Entrance was free and the first thing we saw was this statue of Judith with Holofernes’ head from the old Testament.
Then a very very nice gentleman came to us and offered to take us on a tour of the museum . He was one of the volunteers who really had his heart in the project. He was happy to explain to Max everything that we saw. As we went round this small museum I took several shots but chose only these three to show. When we came out of the museum it was too late to go and see the church.
Thank you very much for al your looks, for your comments and for your fav's on yesterday's picture.
Thanks for sharing
May 3rd, 2023  
What a striking statue and I love that rich blue too. Max is brilliant, I love his interest in life and history.
May 3rd, 2023  
How wonderful that your were taken on a tour, one always learns so much more. Great shots.
May 3rd, 2023  
Great statues. Poor Holofernes!
May 3rd, 2023  
What a wonderful experience for both you and Max. :)
May 3rd, 2023  
Oh dear did he cheat?
May 3rd, 2023  
It looked like a great visit to this museum. Amazing statues!
May 3rd, 2023  
Nice!
May 3rd, 2023  
This is so interesting looking.
May 3rd, 2023  
Beautiful
May 3rd, 2023  
Nice images
May 3rd, 2023  
Three beautiful images - fav! It looks like a really interesting museum.

Ian
May 3rd, 2023  
Nice to hear the history but a sad ending!
May 3rd, 2023  
What a great collage of the 'surprise museum' Holofernes looks quite surprised too.
May 3rd, 2023  
A great collage , what interesting pieces and information !
May 3rd, 2023  
What a wonderful learning experience for Max and for you. Wonderful collage.
May 3rd, 2023  
A super collage and interesting narrative
May 3rd, 2023  
a great museum visit by the looks of it!
May 3rd, 2023  
Wonderful collage and presentation
May 3rd, 2023  
The left one is a bit lugubrious, but all are beautiful made. Great shot of those acient statues.
May 3rd, 2023  
You and max have a great relationship. Lovely 📷🙂
May 4th, 2023  
Pat
What a great find and so nice to have a tour from an enthusiastic guide! Sounds like a fascinating place to visit.
A great collage of your visit.
May 4th, 2023  
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