This mattress either fell out of the vehicle that was carrying it down the road leading to the Splash and Fun Park in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq or else was simply dumped there by some irresponsible person. It could have fallen off accidentally while being transported for dumping. When doing so, one must ensure items are packed carefully and well fastened.
Holes in the tarmac
The road leading from Żurrieq to Għar Lapsi starts off well but it suddenly resembles a lunar surface in view of the number of potholes. Laying tarmac on this stretch of the road, which also offers some great scenic views, will provide both motorists and tourists on their way to Għar Lapsi with a better experience.
Path blocked
Since when are billboards being allowed to be set up on pavements? The one in the photograph above is taking up nearly the entire width of the pavement close to the busy Tal-Balal roundabout. Only a few metres down the road is a private school, so any students walking there would have to step into the road. This is definitely an accident waiting to happen.
Safety checks
A catamaran is open for business as a bar for the public when tied to the quay at Tignè Seafront. One assumes it has been licensed to serve drinks and food and that all the necessary checks have been made to ensure safety on the walkway, among other things. Does the operator need to play loud music? Can he?
Snail’s pace
What is the purpose of posting traffic policemen near the Kappara roundabout every morning when what most of them do is stand near their bikes and stare at the crawling traffic? It is only occasionally that some of them do their duty and direct the massive, snail-paced flow of traffic. Isn’t directing traffic the job such officers are meant to do? The place is a traffic nightmare at nearly every hour of the day but in the morning crawl hour it becomes an incubus.
Crumbling rock
The retaining wall on the Regional Road, leading down to the Msida Labour Party club, needs to be replaced, the sooner the better. The stones, or, rather, what remains of them, have definitely seen better days.
Mind your language
This is one of two signs outside the Transport Ministry in Floriana. The picture says it all...
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