The view from the hall of the convent is magnificent; we can overlook almost the entire island, and beyond our gaze loses itself in the boundless expanse of ocean.
Near the church stands a chapel, beneath which is St.Paul's grotto, divided into two parts: in the first of these divisions we find a splendid statue of St.Paul in white marble; the second was the dungeon of the apostle.
Not far from this chapel, at the extremity of the town, are the catacombs, which resemble those at Rome, Naples, and other towns.
During our drive back we made a little detour to see the gorgeous summer-palace and garden of the governor.
The whole excursion occupied about seven hours.

During my residence in Malta the heat varied from 20 to 25 degrees Reaumur in the sun..