For one weekend each year one of the oldest cities in Malta shuts off all of its lights and holds a festival that showcases the beauty of the medieval city in a wonderful glow of candlelight.  Thousands of candles line the streets, rest on balconies and window sills as they guide your way through the town where vendors sell crafts, Maltese food is served and in the center square musicians and performers entertain the crowds into the evening.  By the warmth of all the flickering candles it’s one of the more interesting ways I’ve explored a new city; mostly in darkness.   Candles are placed on ledges, along the streets,…