Gibraltar, Medieval castle, Barbary Apes, British Pubs
Barbary Apes, Medieval Moorish Castle
The Rockof Gibraltar!
English Pub
I was excited!! We were going on a 3 continent 22 day cruise! Yes, Yes, Yes, was my initial thought about this upcoming adventure! Then I saw Gibraltar on the list of ports we would visit. Ugh! Why would I want to visit a huge rock jutting out of the sea between the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean sea? After all, this is the rock that Prudential Life insurance company uses as a logo. How exciting could that be?
Well, I guess one could say I ate humble pie. Gibraltar is an Awesome and happening place with a lot to do and see!
For starters there is a Medieval castle dating back to the 11th century nestled high up on a hill. The castle looks like something you would expect to see in Monty Pythons in search of the Holy Grail with its tall tower and gate house. (very medieval looking)
The downtown is like being in England infused with certain pieces of history that can only be seen in Gibraltar.
Gibraltar is at a very narrow peninsula stuck to the end of the Iberian peninsula. It lies between Africa and Europe - separating the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean seas with what is called the straights of Gibraltar it has been a key military post through the century's.
There is a tram ride up to the top of the huge rock of Gibraltar that I recommend taking. From the top you can come up close and personal with the famous Barbary apes who are not shy. Don't bring food up and watch your bags or they will pillage you like like little Barbary apes. I know understand the why movies depict pirates as having a pet ape on board! Ahhh! From the top you can see Southern Spain's rolling hillsides, Africa and every ship that tries to pass through the straights of Gibraltar. I guess this is why you can also see a retired Military post used in Both WWI and WWII. After roaming around the military posts looking at the views and taking pictures of the apes (who love to be photographed)
Well, I guess one could say I ate humble pie. Gibraltar is an Awesome and happening place with a lot to do and see!
For starters there is a Medieval castle dating back to the 11th century nestled high up on a hill. The castle looks like something you would expect to see in Monty Pythons in search of the Holy Grail with its tall tower and gate house. (very medieval looking)
The downtown is like being in England infused with certain pieces of history that can only be seen in Gibraltar.
Gibraltar is at a very narrow peninsula stuck to the end of the Iberian peninsula. It lies between Africa and Europe - separating the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean seas with what is called the straights of Gibraltar it has been a key military post through the century's.
There is a tram ride up to the top of the huge rock of Gibraltar that I recommend taking. From the top you can come up close and personal with the famous Barbary apes who are not shy. Don't bring food up and watch your bags or they will pillage you like like little Barbary apes. I know understand the why movies depict pirates as having a pet ape on board! Ahhh! From the top you can see Southern Spain's rolling hillsides, Africa and every ship that tries to pass through the straights of Gibraltar. I guess this is why you can also see a retired Military post used in Both WWI and WWII. After roaming around the military posts looking at the views and taking pictures of the apes (who love to be photographed)
Returning back to town is a delight.
If you like little British pubs you will find no shortage of those after it is a British colony. Also, the drinking age is 16 our daughter turned 16 on this cruise so she had A beer with us at the pub. Gibraltar also has every upscale clothing store most people would desire. We found that with the influence of the Pakistani, Indian and British the Punjabi food was Fantastic! I would Love to go back to Gibraltar again and again. It just goes to show things may not always be what we predetermine them to be.
If you wish to contact me please do at http://mwolfe.cruiseone.com/
If you like little British pubs you will find no shortage of those after it is a British colony. Also, the drinking age is 16 our daughter turned 16 on this cruise so she had A beer with us at the pub. Gibraltar also has every upscale clothing store most people would desire. We found that with the influence of the Pakistani, Indian and British the Punjabi food was Fantastic! I would Love to go back to Gibraltar again and again. It just goes to show things may not always be what we predetermine them to be.
If you wish to contact me please do at http://mwolfe.cruiseone.com/
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