Malta Cultural Learning Golas

Being that our group is composed primarily of Computer Engineers, I would like to show people in Malta how technology effects our lives. Our primary technical goal in Malta is to explore and map the cistern caverns using our the VideoRay ROVs. But The technology that we bring with us can serve us in many ways. The average American, not just computer engineers, are connected to the internet in one way or another for most of the day. I realize that Malta has these technologies as well, but I want to show how technology can be as much a social accessory as well as a research tool. Smart Phones are becoming more and more popular, and are giving people the ability to stay in touch, and socialize in an increasing number of ways.
While in Malta I would like to learn more about their Culinary arts. Cooking has always been a hobby of mine, and this will be a prime opportunity for me to see first hand what Maltese food is all about. In many cultures there is history/stories associated with dishes or types of food, understanding the purpose for why something is the way it is makes the dish that more interesting. While I am there I must be sure to try a drink called Kinnie, a non-alcoholic fizzy drink made from bitter oranges and slightly reminiscent of a Martini. As well I would like to try the local beer known as Cisk (pronounced Chisk"), which is a premium Lager. I am truly excited to learn about someones culture via taste above all other senses.