Oman galley leaves Malta

Galley from Oman leaving Grand Harbor in Valletta, Malta.

Continuing on the exit of the galley from the Grand Harbor of Malta, I can tell you that the flag belonged to the state of Oman, a country in the Middle East, with its capital city being Muscat. As the sun rose over the harbor, the galley sailed away, precisely at 8 AM, as was advertised beforehand. I thought for sure that it would leave later, but sure enough the Omanis seem to be extremely punctual. I waited to see if the sails would open, especially with all those sailors hanging precariously on the beams, but it was not meant to be. However the last photo shows what it would have looked like with its full regalia and splendor.

Passing through the breakwater and into the open Mediterranean Sea.

Sailors show the flag of Malta on the left, and the flag of Oman on the right.

The Oman galley sailing through the open seas.