Blata tal Melh Southbound - Mgarr Malta

[@annwebsdale4318]

Pierre, Thank you for sharing your beautiful hike across the cliffs and beautiful scenery. Peaceful and picturesque. The different formations of the rocks and cliffs were amazing. You looked cool in your new Hoody , hope you were impressed with it. As always, Thank you for sharing your great adventures. Stay Safe 🇬🇧❤

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks Ann really appreciate your nice comments, yes love it ☺️👍

[@JUANORQUIO]

W❤️W! Absolutely Stunning And Breathtaking Adventure! Cheers!🥂❤️✨

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thank you Juan

[@hikinganddrone]

Wow! Amazing place. Thanks for sharing, have a nice weekend 👍👍👍

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thank you and same to you

[@CharlesFarrugiaFineArt]

Dangerous but amazing terrain Pierre. Thank you.

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks Charles

[@kayakmalta2444]

Well done Pierre. Another great vlog by and awesome being.

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thank you appreciate

[@josephfrederickmicallef6619]

What memories! I cannot thank you enough for this video, Pierre. I used to go frequently to Blata-tal-Melh with Pawlu l-Bajumbaj, some 50 years back. Pawlu il-Bajumbaj was a very well known blacksmith . His workshop was in St.Michael's Street, Rabat, very near to Tal-Virtu, just a couple of doors away from my residence. He was the one to show me the way and to lead me to this idyllic spot. We preferred using the opposite trek, instead of the one you used. We used to pass a huge rock on the way down, which stood precariously on its tip like a huge spinning top. Obviously it was called the Żugraga. Once he dared me to jump into the inviting Summertime sea inside the inlet, from the platue some two storeys above. He jumped first with unparalleled nonchalance. When I hesitated, he egged me on from where he was swimming. I shouted back at him from above, telling him I was afraid I could not see from where I could climb back, but he pointed to the crevice or chasm that you videoed. It was embarrassing. Pawlu was some 50 years old, whilst I was still a youngster. So I gave in and dived down.. On our way up, Pawlu just jumped with extreme ease over the dangerous chasm or crevice which you videoed. I just couldn't risk it. So, I dived back into the sea from where I stood, and swam all the way around the promontary in open sea, until I reached a sort of stairwell hewn in the rocky plateau. Pawlu, used to warn me that the most dangerous thing about the place was whenever it happened to raine heavily whilst we were still down at the Blata tal-Melh. As he used to explain, a heavy rain would start an avalanche of rocks rolling down the foothpath from above, an occurence which could prove fatal for us.

[@PierreFarrugia]

Wow thanks for sharing Joseph your beautiful memories, let me share with you this video from opposite side , you will enjoy your memories Blata tal Melh Trekking Bahrija Malta kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmOYpZaQhrWNmLM

[@josephfrederickmicallef6619]

@@PierreFarrugia Thanks for the link, Pierre. That trek was exactly what we chose to go to that wonderfully peaceful place - complete with the Żugraga 😄

[@jeffreyhemingway9578]

Great video Pierre I too like you lost my sister we can only remember them so keep cheerful and keep the remarkable videos coming

[@PierreFarrugia]

❤️

[@benfran3243]

Thanks a lot for such an enjoying vlog featuring great sea views and the remarkable beautiful various rock formation. It was a nice trek but with some difficulties too, and your imperative decision NOT to jump that crack over the rocks was the best ever to make. I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved sister and promise you to have our thoughts for her in our prayers too, May God giver her peace in heaven. Thanks Pierre, appreciate your effort to share with us the beauty of our archipelago, well done.

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks Ben ❤️

[@johnembery7801]

Another amazing place, different rock and magical formations created by nature, wind and sea. You were right not to take the chance and jump, as you say better to be safe than sorry, you have to think of your loved ones. Lovely trek Pierre thanks.👍🙂

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks John

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Thanks for reminding me of that magical place, I enjoyed that trek many times and its different every time , beautiful cloud formations! Thanks pierre,

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks Steve

[@lamapost]

Thanks for sharing. Been there 3 years ago alone, and 2 days ago came back with my family. You so right on all safety issues. However we crossed the gap safely.

[@PierreFarrugia]

Many do , all depends how athletic one is

[@johnabela932]

BEAUTIFUL VLOG OF AN AMAZING PLACE, PIERRE🧗‍♂️ 🌿 🌊 🌥 😲. It starts with walking amongst greenery and ends with a rugged spot surrounding by amazing rock formations battered by the elements of nature 🍃 🌊 ☀ ☔. You're right, sometimes "it's better a living coward than a dead hero", we can't be selfish and must think of "outcomes" 👪. SORRY to hear about your late beloved sister - RIP MAROUSKA🙏. THANKS PIERRE 🚶🎥 👏 Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ™

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks John

[@marikacaruana4888]

Proset Pierre. I've been on that trek and stopped right where you did. Was too scared to jump. It's a beautiful place👍

[@PierreFarrugia]

Yes 100% , are you the Marika Caruan the photographer as from the other side I took some amazing pictures

[@marikacaruana4888]

@@PierreFarrugia yes I am. And yes the landscape is amazing to photograph

[@nosas66]

God bless your sister.

[@PierreFarrugia]

❤️

[@Lost_Awake]

A magical place. A couple of times I trail ran it, but one must know its crannies at the tip of the hands as it is not too safe at parts of the cliff edge parts. Great note re mental therapy as well 👍

[@PierreFarrugia]

Yes 100% , trail run that WOW

[@qaswedfr1234]

extraordinary unusual splendid stupendus gorgeous etc etc

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks

[@drmichaela.riccioli4147]

Well done Pierre In memory of your belated sister Thoughts and prayers RIP Courage

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thank you , I appreciate

[@keithhornby2888]

Lovely video

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thank you

[@_HenriqueMartins]

I'm normally the guy that jumps and climbs everything but I was in that area one month ago and I didn't felt comfortable jumping. So I came back some meters and climbed a bit. Much safer than jumping. However I saw a family jumping it. For me it was crazy just to see it... Luckily everything went fine. Keep up the good work Pierre!

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thank you, appreciate your comments

[@nm6603]

Hi @Henrique Martins, could you please elaborate on "So I came back some meters and climbed a bit."? I would like to get to the other side but I couldn't find anywhere to climb

[@PierreFarrugia]

You can easily do it from the other side , it’s beautiful look at this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmOYpZaQhrWNmLM

[@AngeloCaruana]

I did this once and yes that gap is not for all Nice area to hike.

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks Ang

[@NonoyInMalta]

I was very fit when we went there trail running but did not jump. Too dangerous. This is very nice.

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thank you my friend

[@nosas66]

As you know i love your vlogs, would you consider showing a map of the point/area you walk so us none Maltese know where you are in relation to the islands ?

[@PierreFarrugia]

I should start adding this to the vlog but here is where I started goo.gl/maps/v5yNJT4J95TcHYGu5 and I walked till here goo.gl/maps/Dcg42SfYbgxvGzct8

[@dpax100]

One of the best treks all way to Migra Ferha. The jump is challenging and not to be done if rough or wet. There is a route around by climbing up and down again. Have jumped many times but agree with you, don't if your not confident and even then think twice 👍

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks Darrel, have to try that alternate route. Love that trek me roo

[@jasonspiteri9196]

Proset Pierre vera interesanti u sbieh il fiati li taghmel . Tista jek johbok tajdi x application hi dik li andek fuq il mobile biex turik fejn hi triq biex twaslek fil post . Proset u grazzi

[@PierreFarrugia]

Grazzi Jason, All Trails

[@jasonspiteri9196]

@@PierreFarrugia Grazzi hafna u Proset

[@ItsAlwaysAmy]

good jib

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thank you

[@benemma3015]

Proset!b Thanks.

[@PierreFarrugia]

Grazzi Stephen

[@jonimatix]

What is the name of the app to follow the trail?

[@PierreFarrugia]

Hello, Alltrails, was the first time using it. but was very good

[@spdfrdm]

That land should not be private.... It should belong to everyone!

[@PierreFarrugia]

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