Update!

A good relaxing few days. I started the gym again, after a 2 month break from regular exercise, met some friends, have been hanging out with family and animals (pic) and also began some planning for some recording. I have a small concert tomorrow at a retro party. "Retro", what does that mean exactly?? Hmmm! I'll also be playing at a wedding this Saturday. Beginning to miss Australia!

Catching up!

A wonderful few days catching up with family, friends and working on my sun tan. I spent a few days in Gozo (Malta's unspoiled sister island) with my parents.

This afternoon I also had a TV interview with the local news - they are doing a feature on WYD and my singing there. It should appear on the news this evening.

P.S. For all you Aussies down there... I am missing you!!

Back in Sunny Malta!

Back in Malta. It feels so good to be home, but it is so unbearably hot here! Jet-lag has not kicked in, except I woke up at 5am this morning (which is very unlike me;)!! Also went out to eat with my family last night, next to where this pic was taken.

Will begin my busy schedule later this week.

Off Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the day! I begin my trip back to Malta after a year here in Australia. I can't believe it. I did not think I would find it this hard to leave, though I know I will be back (at most) next year for World Youth Day. I have been packing and boxing some stuff... my room is a big mess at the moment, but it should be all clear by tonight. Though I am very excited to go back home, I am not looking forward to over 24 hours of travelling.

Here are some pics I took over the last few days:

What an extraordinary day!! I woke up at 6am, got picked up and flew to Camberra on a private plane, had breakfast with a friend at his hotel and flew 2 hours back in time for lunch and in time for my afternoon meetings! Wow!!! Cest la Vit!!

Unexpected!

Returned from a two-day trip to Melbourne and am a little exhausted! I caught up with a good friend of mine, hung out with the bishop and had a good conversation with the Maltese Prime Minister. Don't I sound important?? ;)

Unexpected: Tomorrow morning I fly to Canberra (the Australian Capital City) on a private plane and return early afternoon. I am joining a parishioner on his trip with his two-seater plane. I'm excited!! There is so much to do before I leave next Sunday... and so little time to do it in!

Just got back from my 10-day silent retreat! Man I loved it... it was tough, but worth all the effort!! I spent so much time reading and listening from the Bible, and just reflecting on intimacy and fear of the Lord.... maybe I'll write a short article about these later! Tomorrow I officially begin my preparations to head back to Malta, as I begin to think about ways of packing... Maybe I'll start by buying some boxes!!

Also... I get to meet the Maltese Prime Minister and great buddy (who is accompanying him) next Sunday in Melbourne!!