A far cry compared to what Malta is and looks today. Gone are the laid back, tranquil days of the past. It is now (2020) an over-developed tourist destination with buildings all over the place, devouring the old archaic architecture for which Malta was well loved. The grand historic sites and museums are still there, as is the beautiful sea, but the savage urban modern transformation is that of a concrete jungle.
I couldn't agree more. There is now 100,000 foreigners living on the island, mainly third country nationals brought in for cheap labour by agencies. So sad.
@@PaulDonovan ohhh just saw the video. I remember those buses. Were still green during a good part of my childhood until the change to yellow with an orange stripe. Thanks for that video as well.
Had the car been rented from a local or an international firm? In 1986, the Kadett D was out of production for more than a year, even almost 2 years. International car rental enterprises don't have such old cars, they normally get them out the fleet after 6 months, and that also apllies to the 80s.
Paul Donovan Is it though ? take the blue grotto boat tour, it used to be so laid back, now everyone has to wear a bright pink lifejacket, the trip to comino on Hornblower used to be a real treat, now they announce everything in 5 European languages, the currency used to be the Lira, and good value against the pound, now £500 of Euros feels like a small handful of monopoly money which is spent in no time, the buses were a real tourist attraction, enter the EU and its compulsory for them to have new ugly monstrosities that do not have an open door, (nobody had any incidents before) African migrants are swarming around like flies now, which never used to happen, the street sellers in Valletta and bugibba now have to be licensed, and most have now disappeared altogether, I'm not so sure about progress?
![TEEDEE TADA - DIAMOND NARAKORN X LEGO LYKN [Special Dance Performance]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/QgtZedFeumA/mqdefault.jpg)
![ALLY - OH MY! [ REACTION ] 'Amarin Nitibhon' #ALLY_OHMY #ALLY #allynitibhon #แอลลี่](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nX9qpHjVfbQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Thank you
You have brought back some lovely memories of my Holidays in Malta in the 80s
It was a much quieter place back then. I miss that
Thanks for your comments. Everywhere was quieter back than !!! regards Paul
I lived in Malta in the early 80s! I left in 86 and haven't been able to afford to go back since!! I miss it so much!! XXX
A far cry compared to what Malta is and looks today. Gone are the laid back, tranquil days of the past. It is now (2020) an over-developed tourist destination with buildings all over the place, devouring the old archaic architecture for which Malta was well loved. The grand historic sites and museums are still there, as is the beautiful sea, but the savage urban modern transformation is that of a concrete jungle.
Thats a real shame.... Thanks for taking the time to write. Regards Paul
I couldn't agree more. There is now 100,000 foreigners living on the island, mainly third country nationals brought in for cheap labour by agencies. So sad.
So true
I am Maltese.....wasn't even born that year .... Thanks for this
You are very welcome.... did you see this video from the same vacation.... the old buses th-cam.com/video/HEnWWug24oc/w-d-xo.html regards Paul
@@PaulDonovan ohhh just saw the video. I remember those buses. Were still green during a good part of my childhood until the change to yellow with an orange stripe. Thanks for that video as well.
I was 6 years old back than and I am Maltese, thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome. Regards Paul
Linda is so sweet x
I think so too!
I was there on holiday with my parents that year. It was the best holiday of my life. I was 15.
Nice one !! thanks for your comment. Regards Paul
1985 was the last time i went - on holiday with my parents. I wonder how much has changed.
quite a lot I've been told 😎 regards Paul
Had the car been rented from a local or an international firm? In 1986, the Kadett D was out of production for more than a year, even almost 2 years. International car rental enterprises don't have such old cars, they normally get them out the fleet after 6 months, and that also apllies to the 80s.
Hi... it was a local company. Regards Paul
Nice nostalgia.
Malta was lovely in 1986, much more laid back, and no sign of EU anywhere.
That's progress....! 😯
Paul Donovan Is it though ? take the blue grotto boat tour, it used to be so laid back, now everyone has to wear a bright pink lifejacket, the trip to comino on Hornblower used to be a real treat, now they announce everything in 5 European languages, the currency used to be the Lira, and good value against the pound, now £500 of Euros feels like a small handful of monopoly money which is spent in no time, the buses were a real tourist attraction, enter the EU and its compulsory for them to have new ugly monstrosities that do not have an open door, (nobody had any incidents before) African migrants are swarming around like flies now, which never used to happen, the street sellers in Valletta and bugibba now have to be licensed, and most have now disappeared altogether, I'm not so sure about progress?
Qabel fotta kulmaw l Labour
a
b
c