The main reason we decided on an over-night detour in Marsaxlokk was to check out the Sunday Market, known simply as the Marsaxlokk Market. The market was originally a Sunday fish market, but as tourists have found it over the years, it has expanded quite a bit.
We actually hit the place up when it first opened so there weren't as many tourists.
There's literally everything under the sun for sale here.
And there were quite a few folks hitting the place early to stock up on stuff.
Beyond all of this, the place is still a fish market at heart.
When the crowds started arriving, we decided to check out the side streets.
I've already posted on lunch, so I'll skip on over to the Missus getting some dessert.
And kind of just hung out watching the crowds like this little guy......
After which the time arrived for our afternoon nap.
After awakening, we decided to check some of the other side streets and found a little mini-mart. This is where I found Fizzee....I enjoyed this sugar free, almond drink, which was indeed quite "fizzy". It was quite refreshing. The Missus? Well, She still preferred Her Diet Kinnie.
I also came across some lovely looking Pastizzi. Even though I wasn't exactly thrilled the last time I had one. This was pretty good.
The pastry was flaky and rather light and the filling....the traditional mushy peas were actually nicely seasoned.
It turned out to be a pretty nice snack. Second time a charm I guess.
By this time, the market was closing down and Marsaxlokk was turning back into that idyllic fishing village.
It was time to find a bench and relax......
We found that Kinnie bottles are great for a game of fetch.
It was such a pretty afternoon.
And the lovely colors just heightened the experience. And those eyes......
We decided on something small for dinner. We knew it was time to head back to Valletta.
The next morning, we woke early and had a light breakfast. We found the bus stop back to Valletta was basically a half block away.
We had a busy day planned, so it was time to get a move on.
Thanks for reading!
I wish there was an open market for seafood like that in San Diego. I heard that there is a small fish market on the Embarcadero on Saturday but I never checked it out and not sure if it is still in operation.
BTW: I drove by H street and saw the truck and it is indeed the same Mariscos Tijuana Jr. truck with the same logos on it. It is on H street a 1/2 block west of Broadway on the north side of H Street.
Posted by: buddha | Saturday, 02 May 2015 at 01:40 PM
Hey Jeff - I think the Open Air Fish Market at Seaport Village is still operating....though I haven't heard much about it after it made a big splash. Thanks for the update on the MTJ Jr lochera.
Posted by: Kirk | Saturday, 02 May 2015 at 02:25 PM
what a great seafood market!
Posted by: kat | Tuesday, 05 May 2015 at 02:25 PM
It was Kat!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 05 May 2015 at 02:33 PM