As we walk past the tiny village harbour early each morning, the fishermen are already hard at work painting their boats. They really take great pride in this activity , getting rid of every scrap of paint from the LUZZUS before they dress them in their revitalised colours of bright blue, yellow, red, and sometimes green. The protective EYE of OSIRIS is clearly defined at the front, a tradition apparently handed down from the Phoenicians and Carthaginians, many locals say it wards off the 'Evil Eye" ---- quite a bit of superstition here !
These Luzzus are really sturdy and can brave most weathers, ---- it can be pretty rough here in winter ! In summer they make a lively picture against a backdrop of intense blue sky and sea as they ferry tourists here and there !
And for today - an Irish Blessing !
' May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it!!'
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