Yesterday we visited Gibraltar -first time for me. The Rock is truly impressive, towering over the community of Gibraltar. This sliver of land at the southern tip of Spain remains British colony, despite regular attempts by the Spanish government to reclaim it. It's obvious strategic value to the British and their allies cannot be overstated. Eight nautical miles to the south lies the coast of Morocco in north Africa. Whilst the Mediterranean is theoretically part of the Atlantic Ocean, weather and sea conditions between the two are very different. There is a net inflow from the Atlantic due to the increased evaporation of the sea in the Med.
Well, as the Brits do so well, Gibraltar is Little Britain, with red post boxes, bobbies in bobby helmets and British fare (fish and chips). Several very English pubs, one with the quaint name of "Cock and Pullet".
The Rock
Quaintly named hostelry
Downtown Gibraltar
local Bill
Red light district
Fine British fare
It's main street is a kilometer long olde world string of shops, many of them duty free. I bought this iPad there which I'm trying out today.
We now have two days at sea before my penultimate destination of Le Havre (day trip to Paris) then ending my Odyssey in Southampton on Wednesday.
Dear David, Thank you for another interesting insight into the life of leisure being enjoyed by yourself and a select few of your friends via the medium of the blog. Where are the photographs? i can recall the feeling of heightened anticipation, or was it intensified trepidation, experienced towards the end of a mission. Nervous excitement. Happy sailing. Regards, Gordon.
ReplyDeleteyou got an iPad!? for me? how kind :) haha. have u been to any fake brand markets chanel earrings :D? x
ReplyDeleteWow Gibraltar sounds amazing!! I, too, would love to see some photos. This whole cruise has sounded like it's been such an amazing experience, I'm so glad you took the opportunity to take this adventure.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to give an assessment of the iPad for us. Something we've been drooling over for the past few months, but not sure if a laptop would suit us better.