#DisappearingMalta: We used to have a beautiful, colorful, view from our 2nd floor apartment balconies. Used to... this will be final in the next few days when the destruction of this regal 60+ year old takes place, in the name of ‘development’ (because Malta needs more overpriced apartments). Over the four years that we have lived in St Julians, we have witnessed the systematic destruction, uprooting, of all things nature - from majestic palm trees to swathes of vibrant bougainvillea... all gone. And, just as importantly, the Cat Village, which is a landmark and huge tourist attraction, under the sanctuary of the tree will be no more, in that spot (it will be relocated further along... small mercies, and all that). Or, In the not-as-subtle words of my husband, @jasonflorio: Murder of the last tree on Triq Spinola and death of the Cat Village as we know it _ Dear Malta let's make a stand! We have had news that the rapacious bastards that own Portomaso will unleash their chainsaws and destroy the 60+ year old tree at The Cat Village tomorrow - Monday August 10th. It’s the last tree on Triq Spinola, St Julians - and the death knoll of the Cat Village after 40 years as we know it. Who in the media can we reach out to to get some press... or community groups to make a last minute stand? Cheers! Jason Florio Image © @jasonflorio #Maltadestruction #maltatrees #maltacats #greed #fatcats #savethetrees #craneland #uglymalta (at San Giljan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDtG8rSnI_B/?igshid=q19ik718vigd