A day in Gibraltar

April 27, 2012

Awaiting the bus to go from Algeciras to Linea

Waiting to be allowed to cross the runway to go from Linea, Spain to Gibraltar.

The jet we were waiting for - about to take off.

The Rock of Gibraltar from the airport runway.

We went up to the very top on the cable car. We then walked all day seeing the sights including the monkeys, caves and tunnels and evetually found ourselves back at the bottom.

Gibraltar Harbour with Africa on the distant horizon, Spain on the right with the Straits of Gibraltar in between and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.

Gibraltar Harbour and Spain.

On top of the Rock looking out over the harbour towards Spain.

Charley with the resident Barbary Monkeys.

William, Harry and Charley enjoying the height and view.

Looking south, Mediterranean to the left, Straits of Gibraltar to the right.

Looking north with Spain on the horizon.

The Menkens and a local.

When in Rome do as the ....

What eating each others fleas - I'm not going that far.

The Gibraltar Harbour from the very top.

The Mediterranean side of the rock.

Barbary Macaques

Lunch away from the Monkeys.

Looking south on the Mediterranean side.

The Barbary Macaques were everywhere at the top.

Alboran and the Mediterranean Seas

The four Menken boys and one map.

Taking in the view as we walked down towards St. Michael's cave.

We enjoyed the walk without the crowds as most others took a minibus tour.

Entering  St. Michael's Cave.

Both Stalagmites and Stalactites

Used as a hospital during WWII, now this main area of St. Michael's cave is an auditorium.

Stalagmite or Stalactite how did it start?

The Gibraltar Candytuft is endemic to Gibraltar - only place in Europe where it grows in the wild.

Gibraltar Harbour with Algerciras, Spain on the horizon.

Waiting for their parents on the walk down the rock.

Views from further down the rock.

Easyjet Taking off.

 Inside the Great Siege Tunnels

View of the airport runway and Spain from a tunnel window.

 The Moorish Castle first built in 1160  

Approaching the town square at the bottom again.

Finally back at the bottom waiting for the rest of us.

Restaurant in Casemates Square

Quenching our great thirst after a long walk down.

Waiting for the bus back to Alegeciras.

A great sunny day in Gibraltar had by all. I loved hearing that all the children learn both English and Spanish in school. Imagine that - learning two languages to fluency without a fight!