Had a surreal experience yesterday in Gibraltar. Needless to say we were both very impressed when we first saw "the Rock" on our bus ride to Tarifa via Algesiras on Tuesday afternoon. First thing Wednesday morning we took the hour and a half trip to the boarder.
Quite strange to flash your passport and walk through a boarder that stands on a live airstrip, but even stranger to arrive in a town that looks like the Britain of yesteryear. Of course the first thing we had to do was to find a place to have an English breakfast. There were quite a number places serving.
After that greasy experience was over with, we begin what would be a four hour journey up the rock. Stopping to check out the caves, both natural and man-made (over many years and many wars), as well as to chill with the Barbary Apes, it was a much needed bit of physical fitness for us both (also good training of the Rif Mountains to come in the next few days).
Ended the day with some shopping at Marks & Spencer, Next, and other fine UK shops and of course to the local pub for a pint.
Gibraltar is like a piece of Britain lost in time. Where the shops still look as they did in the 60´s, the pubs still have the old decor, no refurbishment has been done on the buildings in ages, and of course the smoking ban is no in.
It is a must see, if not just to say you were there.
Today was a wee bit more relaxed. Checked out what Tarifa, the small town we chose to stay in over the ugly and bigger Algesiras. Spent some time on the beach looking out at Morocco and taking it all in.
We catch the 11 am ferry tomorrow to Tangier. Ready for the experience of the harbour, but sure we will be surprised once we actually arrive. Will make sure to describe any events within the next couple of days. Will also post pictures once we get there seeing as the USB port at the hostal we are at currently does not seem to like our camera (some are now up, but it takes ages to do so).
Quite strange to flash your passport and walk through a boarder that stands on a live airstrip, but even stranger to arrive in a town that looks like the Britain of yesteryear. Of course the first thing we had to do was to find a place to have an English breakfast. There were quite a number places serving.
After that greasy experience was over with, we begin what would be a four hour journey up the rock. Stopping to check out the caves, both natural and man-made (over many years and many wars), as well as to chill with the Barbary Apes, it was a much needed bit of physical fitness for us both (also good training of the Rif Mountains to come in the next few days).
Ended the day with some shopping at Marks & Spencer, Next, and other fine UK shops and of course to the local pub for a pint.
Gibraltar is like a piece of Britain lost in time. Where the shops still look as they did in the 60´s, the pubs still have the old decor, no refurbishment has been done on the buildings in ages, and of course the smoking ban is no in.
It is a must see, if not just to say you were there.
Today was a wee bit more relaxed. Checked out what Tarifa, the small town we chose to stay in over the ugly and bigger Algesiras. Spent some time on the beach looking out at Morocco and taking it all in.
We catch the 11 am ferry tomorrow to Tangier. Ready for the experience of the harbour, but sure we will be surprised once we actually arrive. Will make sure to describe any events within the next couple of days. Will also post pictures once we get there seeing as the USB port at the hostal we are at currently does not seem to like our camera (some are now up, but it takes ages to do so).
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Gibraltor sounds wonderful! Now, Katie Day, you can say you've been to both "Rocks."
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