GOZITAN
GUIDE
USEFUL TRAVEL INF RMATI N
FAST FERRY TIMETABLE https://gozofastferry.com/schedules/ https://virtugozo.com/pages/faresand-schedule GOZO CHANNEL TIMETABLE https://www.gozochannel.com/ferry/sc hedule/
BUSROUTES
FROM FAST FERRY:
Bus 32- Swatar to Valletta and stops at both Mater Dei and Qroqq (to catch you’d need to use the barrakka lift)
https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/route/32
Bus 122- Valletta to Swatar, Mater Dei and Msida as well (to catch you’d need to use the barrakka lift)
https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/route/122
https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/route/122
Bus 300- Valletta exactly at fast ferry terminal to msida and mater dei https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/route/300 Bus X133- to go from Valletta terminus to fast ferry terminal hence avoiding the walk plus barrakka lift
FROM GOZO CHANNEL: Bus X1- Cirkewwa to msida and mater dei, be careful not to catch in the wrong direction you will end up at the airport https://www.publictransport.com.mt/en/route/X1
Qroqq 1, 2, 3 Universita 1, 2, 3, 4 Sptar 1, 2 Lascaris (fast ferry) Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal (gozo channel) USEFULBUSSTOPS
TIPSONTRAVEL
Google Maps- highly recommend downloading to look for bus routes and times
Tal-Linja app definitely helpful but not necessary- personally I never downloaded it
Cab app would be handy for emergenciesnot worth missing the ferry- bolt, ecabs,
uber, etc…
Have an account for the fast ferry to buy
online tickets it helps in case there is queue (worth making an account just in case even if physical tickets are preferred - personally I didn’t have this app either)
Luggage room at chaplaincy is a safe place to leave luggage during lectures to be able to catch a bus from Qroqq to the ferries after
Exams can be done in Gozo- an email will be sent to pick whether you want to do the exams in Gozo or Malta- more personal preference I preferred studying at home for my exams some students still do their exams in Malta each have their pros and cons
OTHERIMPORTANT INFORMATION
Travelling with books can be difficult and takes some getting used to. Personally, I found having a rough study timetable really helps so I only travel with books I really need since I prefer having a physical book to the online version. That said worst comes to worst you could check things off of MMSA SCOME books drive https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a5XtkY3PevdpwK46iqIvkfwG8fhgIUu? fbclid=IwAR2TCpGct mhsP4QDMOuAySP2aswpJenU7z2gkPD dHkG5NdmZgfokwsKQuQ&sort=13&direction=a
eID then
Apply for subsidies through myGozo app which can be downloaded through app store or play store. There are two subsidies available for Gozitan students which you may choose from. You can log into the app using
follow the instructions to apply for “Additional benefit covering rental costs for Gozitan students” to help with rental costs or “Subsidy to full-time students” to help with the costs of living away from home.
Essential phone numbers: emergency- 112, COVID-19 emergency- 111 A first aid box can come in handy when living away from home. Make sure to pack band aids, roller and triangle bandages, bandage clips, sterile gauze, vinyl gloves, antiseptic wipes and saline solution. Make sure to note when and what garbage is collected in your locality using this link https://www.wsm.com.mt/en/domestic-waste
RECIPES
BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE 1/3 cup Oats 1 banana 500ml Milk (can be Skimmed or Almond milk if you prefer) 2 tbsp Peanut Butter 1 scoop Whey Protein (flavor of your choice)
LUNCHHONEYCHICKEN MEAL PREP
Withtheamountsbelowyoucanmake5portionsandpreparethem forthewholeweek,ifyoujustwanttodooneportionatatimejust divideeachingredientamountby5.
INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN & SEASONING1 Tbsp - Peanut Oil (Normal cooking oil can be used if you haveanypeanutallergies) 1kg-Boneless&SkinlessChickenThighs,Diced 1tsp-OnionPowder 4GarlicCloves,Minced Salt&PepperToTaste
HONEY SAUCE70g-Honey 50g-SrirachaSauce 30g-AppleCiderVinegar 10g-SesameOilSaltToTaste RICE, BROCCOLI & GARNISHES350g - Rice, Washed 700ml - Cold Water Salt & Pepper To Taste 1/2 Tbsp - Peanut Oil 2 Medium Sized Heads of Broccoli, Florets & Stalks Trimmed 1 Spring Onion (Scallion), Thinly Sliced (Green Stem Only) 1 1/2 Tbsp - Black & White Sesame Seeds
6. Place a saucepan over high heat and add in 350g of washed rice, 700ml of cold water and a pinch of salt. Mix to break up any clumps.
7. Boil and place a lid on the saucepan (or foil if you don’t have a lid).
Leave cooking for 15 mins.
8. In the meantime, place a large pan over medium to high heat.
9. Add in one tbsp of peanut oil and the seasoned chicken and spread it out.
10. Let it cook for about 10 15mins and move the chicken occasionally.
11. After the chicken is cooked, add in the honey sauce which was prepared and give it a good mix throughout.
12. Let the sauce come to a boil and let it boil for one minute.
13. Reduce the heat to low and add the black and white sesame seeds
14. Mix the seeds through, then turn off the heat and remove from the stove top.
15. Once the rice timer has gone off, turn off the heat and let it sit for another 3 mins with the lid still on.
16. After the 3 mins, remove the lid and remove the saucepan from the stove top.
17. Place another pan over medium-high heat. Add in 1/2 tbsp of peanut oil then add the broccoli along with a pinch of salt and some black pepper.
18. Move the broccoli around regularly for about 5 mins until it slightly softens.
19. After the 5 mins, remove the pan from the stove top.
20. Add the broccoli, rice and chicken in equal portions in each meal prep container.
To store, place the containers in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, before reheating or taking it out with you. It will start losing flavour after day 3 so make sure to freeze it if you know you’re not going to eat it all within that time frame.
It’s recommended to freeze straight away and thaw overnight when needed.
To heat, place in the microwave and heat in bursts until the chicken is hot in the centre.
INGREDIENTS: DINNERGROUNDTURKEY SWEETPOTATODISH 125gRawGroundTurkey 200gRawDicedSweetPotato 1cupfreshgreenbeans 1tbspoliveoil Garlicpowderforseasoning Paprikaforseasoning Saltandpepperforseasoning
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Place the chopped sweet potato on a baking sheet and seasonwithsaltand pepper.Drizzleoveratbspofoliveoilandmix.
2.Roastfor30minsat200°C.
3. As the sweet potato is cooking, cook up the ground turkey inapanwithsomesalt,pepper,garlicandpaprika.
4.Inaseparatepotorpansteamthegreenbeansbyaddinga
bit of water, covering it and let it steam until cooked to your liking.
5.Onceeverythingiscookedaddontoaplateandenjoy!
INGREDIENTS: SNACKMUHAMMARA 3redpeppers 1cupofwalnuts ½cupbreadcrumbs 3tablespoonsofoliveoil 2tbspomegranatemolasses 1tbschilipepperpowder 1tbszaatar ½tbscumin Salttotaste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheattheovento180degreesCelsius.
2.Inthemeantime,washanddryyourpeppers.
3.Coatpeppersinoliveoilandputthemonatray.
4.Whenitsreadyputthepeppersintheovenandroastfor30 mins,rotatingthemeverytenminutes.
5.Forthelast10minutesputthewalnutsandalmondsinthe ovenonaseparatetraytoroast.
6.Bythetimethepeppersaredonetheyshouldhaveablack charonthem.
clingfilm.Youcanalsoputtheminacontainer.
andtasteasneededtoseeifitneedsmoresalt.
7. Put the peppers in a bowl for 10 minutes and cover it with
8.Afterthis,theskinshouldpeeloffveryeasily. 9.Putalltheingredientsonthescreeninablenderinabowl
INGREDIENTS: SNACKBABAGANOUSH Aubergine 2tbstahini Juiceofhalfalime ½tbscumin 1-2clovesgarlic(chopped) Saltandpeppertotaste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1 .
Washandaubergineandcutinhalf.
2.Sprinklewithsaltandleavefor10minutes.
3.Patdry,stickeachhalfwiththetinesofafork.
4.Roastforaround40minutes.
5.Waitafewminutesforthemtocooldownthenremovethe
flesh with a spoon and place in the blender along with the tahini,choppedgarlic,limejuiceandcumin.
6.Trynottopulsefortoolong,doabouttwopulsestoensure thatthetextureiscorrect.
7.Servewithtoastedpitabreadandenjoy.
For more recipes, check out last year's Recipe e-Book! Stay tuned for the launch of this year's e- Book! AdrielCamilleri Recipe Coordinators Public Health Officer issuu.com/mmsa/docs/ scophebook AlexSavona LukeVella
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