Our final destination was Gibraltar. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory on the southern tip of Spain. We felt quite at home as we could use our own currency and everyone spoke English. In Main Street we found familiar stores including Marks and Spencer and Debenhams.
We hired a minibus for a tour of the rock and our first stop was at Europa Point to see the lighthouse. It is the most southerly Trinity Lighthouse in the world.
Henry loved the many cannons on Gibraltar. The fortifications date from the 1700s to World War II
Henry loved looking at this gun which dated from the 1940s.
We next visited St Michael's Cave where coloured lights highlight the features of the rock formations. It has amazing acoustics and classical musical concerts and operas are held in there hence the raised platforms. I am not sure about the droplets of water dripping from the roof onto the audience though!
Near the caves is a nature reserve where Barbary Apes are found. Gibraltar is the only place in Europe where you can find wild Apes. They come to see you and look really cute but they are wild and bite so it is not wise to touch them. They also steal people's glasses, hats and even cameras and disappear with them really quickly.
Hannah loved this little chap. He was a young ape and was sitting on a wall on the side of the rock. You can see the port in the background.
There was a wonderful view of the City and Port from the side of the rock.
The rock towers above the City. In the foreground is our bus and the white building is Gibraltar's mosque. We really enjoyed Gibraltar and would like to plan a return visit in the future.
My outfit for the day was this summer shirt in blue with a strange yellow/green pattern. I bought it in a charity shop last year for about £2.00 and this is the first time I had worn it. I paired it with my white trousers and I was pleased that it partly covered my rear giving a greater feeling of modesty. I am gradually getting used to wearing these trousers which are tighter than my other pairs but it is good to step outside your comfort zone occasionally
Surely you spent lovely holidays!
ReplyDeleteThe place looks charming
And what a funny Ape ... I am glad to read that the animals are wild.
Thank you Dan - we really enjoyed Gibraltar and the apes are wild. They are restricted to a certain area and are looked after by rangers.
DeleteThis looks like fun! Everything seems sort of exotic, like you might expect to spy a pirate ship coming in. ;) That seems like a perfect outfit for warm climates!
ReplyDeleteGibraltar is a great place - they do have a great naval history. I think I will wear this outfit again if we get warm weather in the UK during the summer.
DeleteOh it looks like a lovely place for a holiday! I like the colours in your tee too, perfect for summer :)
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Thank you Mica - we would definitely like to return to Gibraltar for another visit.
DeleteI hope to be able to wear the shirt a lot during the summer (depending upon our weather of course)
Sounds like an amazing day at Gibraltar! Love the photos and those apes - so cute!
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Thank you Maureen - Gibraltar is an interesting place to visit
DeleteThanks for linking up with me!
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure!
DeleteThose views are breathing taking, along with the cute ape! The cave must of been a really cool experience.
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Mel
Thank you Mel - Gibraltar is a great place to visit
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