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Come with me to Fontanella where the bastions rise up high. There the view is overwhelming; nature’s beauty meets the eye. Come with me to Fontanella, the tea garden that’s unique in the city of Medina. Taste bud pleasure we will seek. Come with me to Fontanella when you’re dying for a cake. You’ll be spoilt by the selection of the goodies that they bake. Come with me to Fontanella, I go mad on nuts and dates. You would drool for cassatella. All we’ll leave is empty plates! Come with me to Fontanella Be it sun or be it rain. An experience to remember; you’ll return time and again! ------------------------------------

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 3/21/2020 7:02:00 AM
And.... Eileen!!! I was there too. What an unforgettable experience!
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Paul Callus
Date: 3/27/2020 2:18:00 PM
Yes, Eileen! This poem was written way before WE went to Fontanella. We ought to write another poem, adding: " Paul & Eileen were here" :) Stay safe...Hugs // paul
Date: 11/9/2015 3:11:00 AM
Wow! a very great and excellent write, you conveyed this beautiful and seductive. Your wonderful piece depicts voluptuous imagery................A.M.
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2015 3:14:00 PM
Thank you Afolabi. Fontanella does seduce its customers with tempting eats:) I do keep returning time and again!! Regards // paul
Date: 11/9/2015 1:01:00 AM
I can't wait to be in Fontanella Paul; what a good advert here ! But when will it be:Paul, Jan and Kayode were here? Hugs...
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2015 3:12:00 PM
Hi Kayod5! Perhaps one day we'll all be able to meet and enjoy a Soup Friends reunion!! Of course, it would be a pleasure to have Kayode there:) Big regards my friend. // paul
Date: 11/9/2015 12:41:00 AM
Beautiful Paul, should I book airfare now? :)
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2015 3:08:00 PM
Why not, Arthur! Low-cost airliner are available now, too! Glad you stopped by and enjoyed:) Regards // paul
Date: 11/8/2015 10:10:00 AM
A lovely write for a beautiful Sunday afternoon read. Enjoyed it. Cheers.
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/15/2015 3:06:00 PM
Pleased that you liked it, Rainbow:) Today I went back to Fontanella for a pizza, followed by a cake which I dedicated to all my Soup friends:) ~ Regards // paul
Date: 11/7/2015 6:21:00 PM
Well now I'm hungry way too early. Sounds like a delicious getaway. It was a lovely light read for a Saturday and I know we all want to go! They should print your poem on their menu!
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Edlynn Nau
Date: 11/11/2015 8:16:00 PM
ABSOLUTLY! If I owned the place I'd certainly feature your poem via the Menu. My PC went down in a flood & I write all poetry by Email & do everything from a pad. It has great limitations. I can feel your pain!
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/11/2015 4:09:00 PM
Hi Edlynn! Excuse the late reply, but my computer has gone bust and is in for repair; now using borrowed tablet! Thank you for stopping by to read this 'fun' poem and for your lovely feedback. Your menu idea is worth suggesting:) Regards // paul
Date: 11/5/2015 6:12:00 PM
OK, I will ask: what country is Fontanella in? It sounds and looks absolutely delightful. I wish y'alls faces were in a pic! What a beautiful expression to dedicate a special day. The different days all deserve such a lovely poem ... CayCay
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Date: 11/6/2015 10:23:00 AM
Hi CayCay! Fontanella is a tea garden situated on the bastions of Mdina, a Maltese city originally built by the Romans. Mdina is also known as the Silent City. ~ Thank you for the lovely comments:) ~ Regards // paul
Date: 11/5/2015 2:26:00 PM
Having fun without me??? Oh! I'm dying to come to Malta. Maybe someday. Two of my fav people having fun. That's amazing. I'm so happy for you guys....Looks like a lovely place. Hugs
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 4:44:00 PM
Hi Eileen:) So pleased you popped in before all the cakes and fun come to an end! It would be so lovely were you to make it to our island one of these days! Perhaps we could meet half way, in Cyprus! Hugs // paul
Date: 11/4/2015 8:13:00 PM
just seeing your message down here and Jan's. NiCE.
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Date: 11/5/2015 4:39:00 PM
Thank you for revisiting, Andrea...picture 4 is still available:) ~ Regards // paul
Date: 11/3/2015 11:08:00 PM
Paul--- WOW, clever & brilliant. So sweet to read. LINDA
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Date: 11/5/2015 4:37:00 PM
Love your reaction to the Fontanella and cake poem, Linda! Very sweet of you:) Thank you. Hugs // paul
Date: 11/3/2015 6:54:00 PM
Sweets for your sweet heart- go Paul Light & Love Debbie
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Date: 11/5/2015 4:34:00 PM
Thank you for the sweet comment, Debbie! ~ Sweet regards to you:) // paul
Date: 11/3/2015 5:57:00 PM
BEAUTIFUL PICTURES AND MATCHING POETRY MY FRIEND.
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Date: 11/5/2015 4:16:00 PM
Thank you for your lovely combined comments, Robert my friend! Wishing you all the best and good health. // paul
Date: 11/3/2015 9:18:00 AM
It sounds so enticing and very interesting my very dear friend, Paul. A very beautiful poem to advertise the beauty of the place and all the best things it offers. Thank you soooo much for sharing. Now, I'm drooling. Can I come with you next time? :))) love lots and biggest hug, Leonora
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 4:07:00 PM
Of course dear Leonora! You will be more than welcome! I'll put your name down on the invitation list:) Glad you stopped by and were tempted by both poem and pictures. Thank you & Hugs // paul
Date: 11/3/2015 8:48:00 AM
Paul, it looks beautiful in the images and how wonderful to be able to meet a soup poet face to face, very special. .
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Date: 11/2/2015 11:59:00 PM
Paul, invite us soon too!!! I am so pleased that I met some fellow soupers in real!!! =`) and love those sweets in the pic!!~Olive Eloisa =`)
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 3:30:00 PM
Hi Olive_eloi!! Those cakes in the picture is what I first mentioned to you over a year ago!:) You know that you would be very welcome were you to cross over the oceans! Yes, you too have been lucky to meet fellow Soupers! Hugs // paul
Date: 11/2/2015 9:11:00 PM
You are both so lucky to have met up and shared this wonderful place and each others company. Terrific write Paul. Hugs
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 3:26:00 PM
Thank you Cecilia! Jan and I had already met last year, and meeting again served to consolidate our lovely friendship. There are so many friends on Soup that I would love to meet some day, you included:) Hugs // paul
Date: 11/2/2015 2:27:00 AM
i had the pleasure of meeting people here and i know how wonderful it is to share a special moment with them...more dessert please!... engaging write, paul!..huggs
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 3:09:00 PM
You are right, Nette....meeting people from Soup is a most lovely experience. Perhaps one of these days...:) Thank you for stopping by...dessert on the way! Hugs // paul
Date: 11/1/2015 6:27:00 PM
What could be a lovelier reminder of your visit than to commemorate it in words? Andrea, there's enough on that table for both of us! He DID say come to Fontanella.
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/5/2015 3:13:00 PM
Soup Airlines? haha I'll need a helicopter to get me out of this pot.. I hear there are no runways. IRONICALLY, I received a post card from friends just yesterday who are in Valetta. She fell in love with all the window boxes... sounds lovely.
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 3:01:00 PM
Hi Lin! Soup Airlines are taking bookings...:) Glad you too have been tempted! ~ Regards // paul
Date: 11/1/2015 5:17:00 PM
Oh God, now I wanna go there! I love the vivid imagery, I can taste cake from here lol +7
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/5/2015 2:55:00 PM
You're welcome to join in, Elis! The more the merrier:) ~ Regards // paul
Date: 11/1/2015 4:19:00 PM
well, my eyes just landed on picture number four and that captured all my attention! I bet Jan really enjoyed being there with you. YUM!
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/2/2015 4:54:00 PM
Well, Andrea...next time you'll have to come, too:) Picture 4 is very tempting, even though Strawberry Meringue is missing from it! By the way, it's not only cakes on offer...also snacks and home made specialities. // paul
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Jan Allison
Date: 11/1/2015 4:41:00 PM
The cakes are AMAZING and with fabulous company and the sun shining what could be better:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 11/1/2015 4:10:00 PM
I love Fontanella..One of the best on the isle for cakes,and the view is one to die for.. I love the silent city..Isn't it beautiful both night and day. Lovely poem..and with great company must have been twice the pleasure to be there.
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/2/2015 4:46:00 PM
Thank you for the lovely feedback, Charm:) I love going to Fontanella. The food is great, so is the service...and the view! I can assure you that Jan loves the place, too! ~ Regards // paul
Date: 11/1/2015 4:06:00 PM
Aaah, I am so jealous. You got to meet up with our dear sweet funny lady of Poetry Soup. Hope one day I will get to meet up with her. Eve is going to Ontario next year and she tells me she may meet up with Jack Ellison. this venture you had was probably the best one especially when in great company. hugs Theresa
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/2/2015 4:30:00 PM
I know you're good friends with dear Jan, Theresa! Hope that one day you too will be able to meet her. Who knows...maybe one day we'll have a Soup reunion in Malta!:) Hugs // paul
Date: 11/1/2015 4:05:00 PM
Ok you got me...I want to go there now...beautiful view
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/2/2015 4:13:00 PM
It's a welcoming place, Tim. Al Fresco as well as indoor seating available. It does not open before ten am, but it closes very late at night! // paul
Date: 11/1/2015 4:03:00 PM
Oh this is charming Paul... and NEXT time we meet WE are paying - no arguing!!! love to you and the family:-)we will be back ... the cherry and almond cake is calling my name:-) hugs and hugs again jan xxx
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Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2015 4:16:00 PM
Oh yes we had a second visit today BUT we now know the Lemon Meringue Pie is only available on Sundays or public holidays so we will plan our next visit very carefully lol:-) No issue with the cherry almond cake except the slices are almost too big lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/2/2015 3:59:00 PM
Hi Jan....it was a lovely afternoon, and the weather was kind to us! I heard through the grapevine that the cherry and almond cake got a second visit today!:) Looking forward to meeting again:) Hugs // paul
Date: 11/1/2015 4:02:00 PM
A most lovely afternoon spent in great, pleasant company!
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Jan Allison
Date: 11/1/2015 4:03:00 PM
you can say that again:-) hugs jan xxx

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