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Weekly Photo Challenge: CHANGE

Two winters ago I was extremely lucky to go on a 5-day trip to the Island of Malta. The trip not only provided me with a change of geography, weather, culture, history, and gastronomy, but it also made possible for me to see Popeye Village that is a remnant of a movie set for the musical that was filmed there in 1980.

Since Popeye was by far my favourite cartoon growing up, which made me eat spinach and sing the theme song for hours on end, I could not pass on the opportunity to see the village.

Here is a glimpse of Popeye Village aka Sweet-haven Village situated in beautiful Anchor Bay in the north-west corner of Malta.

 

 
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60 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: CHANGE”

  1. steven pepper Avatar
    steven pepper

    Such beautiful beautiful pictures!
    Of course, I doubt if I’d be able to work out how to take the lens cap off myself.. but if happy memories of my Valletta honeymoon serve me correctly the light in that part of the world must be a photographers dream come true?!
    Thanks for posting.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Hello Steven… I appreciate this kind comment so much. What month did you visit Malta? I also stayed in Valletta; it was a week after the New Year’s Day, but we were so lucky with the weather. I wasn’t properly equipped to take photos back then and the days in January are so short, so I am determined to go back some day again in spring or autumn 🙂

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  2. adinparadise Avatar
    adinparadise

    I knew your music was going to be “I’m Popeye the sailor man,” and I wasn’t disappointed. 🙂 I used to love that programme too.
    What a lovely little village.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Oh, I am glad you enjoyed the cartoon as well Sylvia. Many thanks!

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  3. Bams Triwoko Avatar
    Bams Triwoko

    Great post and music, Paula… 😛
    – Some years ago, my wife played DVD ‘Popeye’ to persuade my daughters eat vegetables (spinach).. 😆 –

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀 Will you play it for your grandson too?

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      1. Bams Triwoko Avatar
        Bams Triwoko

        Absolutely yes… 😀

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  4. jalal michael sabbagh.http://gravatar.com/jmsabbagh86@gmail.com Avatar
    jalal michael sabbagh.http://gravatar.com/jmsabbagh86@gmail.com

    Amazing picture.Greetings.jalal

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you Jalal 🙂

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  5. ledrakenoir Avatar
    ledrakenoir

    “I yam what I yam, and that’s all what I yam” (Popeye) 😉

    Gr8 written and gr8 photos
    – actually I have been there and the silly black drake didn’t know this… “lol”

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Aww, it’s a shame Drake.. there is still next time 🙂

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  6. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    : Popeye the sailor man… 😀 Lovely village, Paula. Beautifully composition of the water, sky, and rock! Well done.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you sweetie. The weather was definitely on my side 🙂

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  7. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Tragic, Paula! I was often compared to Olive Oyl (Oil?) in my youth…
    I won’t hold it against Malta though. I’ve often wanted to visit.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      How could that be??!! Were you dark-haired and had the same hairdo? Anyway Olive is a pretty girl, but a nasty character 😉

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  8. Phil Lanoue Avatar
    Phil Lanoue

    Beautiful village and wonderful scenes!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 🙂 glad you like them, Phil 🙂

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  9. Patti Kuche Avatar
    Patti Kuche

    What a paradise of sparkling warmth, which sure makes a change from dreary grey where I am!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Exactly 🙂 It was a huge change, Patti 🙂

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  10. Strawberryindigo Avatar
    Strawberryindigo

    I see why a movie was filmed there. It is a picturesque place. It must have been a nice vacation.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      It was fabulous Nancy 🙂 in every possible way… Thank you!

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  11. dinkerson Avatar
    dinkerson

    This is from the set of the Popeye starring Robin Williams I suppose? I grew up on that movie (don’t ask why 😉 )
    How cool that part of the set remains! You’ve captured this, as you do with so many landscapes, quite well. 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I won’t ask why, but it only speaks good of you :D. Thank you so much for your praise 😀

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  12. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    I love Popeye too!
    And I love both your takes , but number 2 , shows an incredible range of colours….
    Water and sky , mamma mia!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Grazie Anna … hai raggione i colori sono incredibile 🙂

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  13. Les Petits Pas de Juls Avatar
    Les Petits Pas de Juls

    super nice! I want to go there now!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂

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  14. TinCanTraveler Avatar
    TinCanTraveler

    Another something I never knew. Thanks, Paula!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank YOU Annie 🙂

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  15. Marion Driessen Avatar
    Marion Driessen

    I love the first photo, Paula!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I loved the village, but I adored the bay 🙂

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  16. My Life Afterglow Avatar
    My Life Afterglow

    Beautiful! 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 thank you.

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  17. rebekah Avatar
    rebekah

    What a nice change … and gorgeous pictures! Such vibrant colours! How fun about Pop-Eye, had no idea that was filmed in Malta!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes! It was a marvelous change amidst of winter for me 🙂 and the visit to the Popeye Village was past revisiting 🙂 Thank you so much Rebe 🙂

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  18. Marianne Avatar
    Marianne

    I enjoyed your “blast from the past” with Popeye, Paula. What fun!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      My pleasure entirely, Marianne 😀

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  19. Jeff Sinon Avatar
    Jeff Sinon

    Love the way you framed the village, such a neat scene. That turquoise water in the second one makes me want to throw on the scuba gear and jump in!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, I can understand … it made me feel the same.. I promised myself to go back there in the bathing season 😀 Thank you, Jeffo 🙂

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  20. paranoiasnfm Avatar
    paranoiasnfm

    Fantástico! 🙂
    E belo som! 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀 fico feliz com o teu comentario 🙂 Obrigada.

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      1. paranoiasnfm Avatar
        paranoiasnfm

        🙂

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  21. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Yet another beautifully captured beautiful place.
    How do you like the new life without the like button so far?

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Hi Max 🙂 So far I am not sorry I have removed it.. I feel free to ignore all those like-pressing freaks that are only seeking attention (click-whores), but tell me: are you having second thoughts? I am only asking cause I saw likes on your second blog…

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      1. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
        Cardinal Guzman

        No, I don’t miss them, but I felt like having them in the second blog. At least until it’s been up and running for a while. They’ll probably disappear from my second blog too…

        I’ve scheduled the second blog to post something every day. It’s almost like a surprise to myself, because I forgot what I scheduled, so every morning there’s a new post waiting.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          🙂 good for you CG 😀

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  22. alessandro ciapanna Avatar
    alessandro ciapanna

    Malta – unusual. Popeye – unexpected!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀 Malta IS unusual and definitely worth visiting, and yes, Popeye was a wonderful surprise. Grazie mille Alessandro 🙂

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  23. Bashar A. Avatar
    Bashar A.

    What a cute little village 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Yes, it is :D. Thank you Bashar for seeing this post.

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  24. annesturetucker Avatar
    annesturetucker

    Beautiful photos Paula!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Much appreciated dear Anne 🙂

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  26. Island Traveler Avatar
    Island Traveler

    Wow! That is one exciting village. And the beach totally breathtaking.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I thought so too. Thanks IT 🙂

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  27. themofman Avatar
    themofman

    Very well preserved production site. That’s so rare.

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  28. ioanna aggelidaki Avatar
    ioanna aggelidaki

    Looks like a beautiful place….

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Oh yes, so beautiful. How are you Sweetie?

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      1. ioanna aggelidaki Avatar
        ioanna aggelidaki

        I am fine! 🙂 I moved and just got my home together! Rhodes is a lovely island in Greece, i am waiting for you! 😉

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          🙂 Cool. Good luck at your new location Ioanna 🙂

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