The Grand Harbour, Valletta, at New Year 2016
I experienced an unusual, but special, way to see in the New Year 2016. Joe and me were in Valletta and we decided to go to the Upper Barrakka Gardens for midnight. This spot affords a spectacular view over the Grand Harbour. We thought maybe we’d see a fireworks display over the water. When we got there, people were three deep at the edge of the gardens overlooking the harbour. Clearly this was a place to be. I don’t know why I didn’t figure it beforehand, but what we witnessed were ships’ horns sounding all around the harbour as the midnight chimes ended. It was so atmospheric and evocative, as I hope you can see/hear in the footage I shot:
https://youtu.be/JnUCwnChF_g