Gibraltar
November 14th we awoke to a foggy day. Today we were entering the Mediterranean through the Strait of Gibraltar and landing on “The Rock” at 11:45 AM. The weather was still overcast and rain started to fall so we donned our rain gear and umbrellas and proceeded to walk into town. Although it was raining we still enjoyed the sights as the town was decorated for Christmas. We went to our favorite restaurant, The Angry Friar, for lunch and this time we ate inside which was fully decorated for the season. After lunch we strolled back to the ship. The sun started to peek through and...
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Being our second time in Gibraltar, we decided to explore the town. There was a short walk from the pier to the old (walled) city. We entered the city and strolled up and down the main street passing the major buildings including The Convent where we watched the changing of the guard. We ate across the street at The Angry Friar and had Fish & Chips and a pint. Rock of Gibraltar Grand Casement Main Street Main Street Street Crossing Convent – The governor’s residence Convent Guard House Changing of the Guard Angry Friar Pub East...
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We arrived “On the Rock” just as the sun was rising. Our day included a cable car ride to the top of the rock and then we hiked half way down to St. Michael’s Cave. We then went to the Great Siege Tunnels. Upon leaving we circumnavigated the peninsula. Sunrise Rock of Gibraltar Cable to-from Top of the Rock Barbary Apes (Macaques) Barbary Apes Saint Michael’s Cave Ampitheater Great Siege Tunnels Great Siege Tunnels Gibraltar ‘Europa Point’ Leaving Rock of Gibraltar...
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When we retired and moved to Florida from Bellport,Long Island, NY, we began to cruise more and for longer periods of time. Our travels have taken us up the Amazon, around South America and the Antarctic, North Africa, the Mediterranean and Black Seas. We hope you enjoy some of our images and that they can help in planning your own dreams.