{"id":8110,"date":"2025-04-28T03:07:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T03:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/?p=8110"},"modified":"2025-04-28T03:07:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T03:07:07","slug":"entry-4-wander-and-wonder-taking-care-of-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/?p=8110","title":{"rendered":"Entry 4: Wander and Wonder: Taking Care of Me!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Each week is filled with different emotions, but this week made me realize how proud I am of myself and what I have accomplished. Despite all the emotions, I took the opportunity to take a few trips around the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One fine weeknight, I decided to eat at a restaurant I had been wanting to try for a while, so I went to the Cheeky Monkey Gastropub, not far from my house. Original! For this menu tasting, I tried the Bacon and Beer Burger and the Tostitos Beef Roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"8112\"  src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image11-2-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image11-2-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image11-2-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bacon &amp; Beer Burger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"8113\"  src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image10-1-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image10-1-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image10-1-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tostitos Beef Rolls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"8111\"  src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image12-2-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image12-2-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image12-2-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Cheeky Monkey Gastropub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Later in the evening, I took the bus to Riviera\/Golden Bay to watch the sunset and the incredible view. It was a peaceful moment. The wind gusting over the blue waves, and the orange sunset descending into the clouds was magical. As they say, &#8220;May every sunset bring you peace!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"8114\"  src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image9-3-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image9-3-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image9-3-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The blue waves <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"546\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"8116\"  src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image7-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image7-2.jpeg 546w, https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image7-2-256x300.jpeg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Me enjoy the moment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Saturday, I went with my friend Marie-Oc\u00e9ane to visit the Malta National Aquarium. \u00a0I love this aquarium because it has an immersive setting that makes you feel like you&#8217;re in the animals&#8217; environment. We even did a submarine simulation. It was just incredible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"8117\"  src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image6-3-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image6-3-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image6-3-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seahorse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"8118\"  src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image5-3-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image5-3-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image5-3-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The environment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"8119\"  src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image4-4-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image4-4-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image4-4-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frogs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video alignleft\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Video-4.mov\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Submarine simulation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many events are celebrated during the month of April on the island of Malta, such as the Malta Spring Festival, the Malta International Fireworks Festival, and the Strawberry Festival. On Sunday, I decided to go to the Strawberry Festival, because who doesn&#8217;t love strawberries? Especially when they&#8217;re fresh. The Strawberry Festival takes place in Mgarr, a town located in the west of Malta. Every year, they celebrate this red fruit, and many people attend. If you&#8217;ve ever been to the Saint-Tite Western Festival, then you\u2019ll have an idea of what this festival is like, but instead of cowboy-themed events, there are strawberry pastries and drinks everywhere! I enjoyed discovering how the Maltese celebrate this juicy and sweet fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"8121\"  src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image2-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image2-4.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image2-4-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kids Drawings <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"8122\"  src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image0-5-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image0-5-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image0-5-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Strawberry Slush<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"8123\"  src=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1-4-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1-4-rotated.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1-4-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Strawberry dessert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next week, I\u2019m planning to either go to the Bird Park with my friends, swim at St. Peter\u2019s Pool, or maybe try out a new activity I haven\u2019t discovered yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each week is filled with different emotions, but this week made me realize how proud I am of myself and what I have accomplished. Despite all the emotions, I took the opportunity to take a few trips around the island. One fine weeknight, I decided to eat at a restaurant I had been wanting to try for a while, so I went to the Cheeky Monkey Gastropub, not far from my house. Original! For this menu tasting, I tried the Bacon and Beer Burger and the Tostitos Beef Roll. Later in the evening, I took the bus to Riviera\/Golden Bay<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":8115,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"book_review_cover_url":"","book_review_title":"","book_review_series":"","book_review_author":"","book_review_genre":"","book_review_isbn":"","book_review_publisher":"","book_review_release_date":"","book_review_format":"","book_review_pages":"","book_review_source":"","book_review_rating":"","book_review_summary":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8110"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8110"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8110\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8125,"href":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8110\/revisions\/8125"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bloguelangues.cecm.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}