Malta

One of the funnier sideshows in our Independence debate, other than the No side's constant use of the word "separation"( Should we now rename the conflict which led to Bannockburn as the War of Separation?) are the comparisons made as to which country Scotland would be like should the vote be positive. Albania was the choice of old(been there, interesting would be the politest thing to say) but there have been others more and more hysterical now being listed, South Sudan being the latest. However the other day Malta was given its chance as Scotland would be seen as having its influence in the EU if independent.
Must say I love Malta. In 1975 our family's first holiday abroad was there. A long journey to Heathrow from the old Turnhouse Airport, then on to Gatwick waiting 6 hours on the plane. We got free tickets as my dad was a BEA/British Airways employee. What a great experience for an 11 year old. The island was sunny, full of great historical sights and had that wonderful outdoors Med life which is so affirming. Lots of half built houses and old BMC Green buses with religious pictures abounding. Never been back since but maybe I should.. to see what life may be like post 2014.