Today we went up to the top of the Rock of Gibraltar in the cable car. Unfortunately it was pretty cloudy so we didn't get to see the spectacular view which can be seen looking south towards Africa, Morocco which is only about 15 miles away. We did however get very close to the monkies who live up at the top. I was not too excited about seeing the monkies as last time I was here they were all very badly behaved towards the visitors. This time they were actually really nice and alot of fun to watch. Tony had a couple of close encounters as you'll see from the videos.
We took a walk this morning across the airport runway - its open to pedestrians except for when an aeroplane is taking off or landing and is actually the border between Gibraltar and Spain. I'm trying to get a video of a plane taking off or landing from the boat in the marina to show the close proximity of the runway. Tomorrow we'll provision shop as we wish to leave here on Sunday - looks like we have a weather window which should take us down the African coast to the Canary Islands - about 700 miles, which all being well should take us about a week.

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Anonymous said…
I remember at school in U/K being told 'They are not monkies - they are Barbary Apes!'

You were lucky to get into Gibralter - my brother was unable to get in and had to sail past Gib to Spain to get moorings.

Should be a fun sail down to the Canaries.
Pete
free to Roam
November 18, 2011 at 6:18 PM
Anne said…
You will arrive in the canaries when we arrive in Mexico. Our computer is on the fritz..should have it back by Monday but you will be on your way. Windy on Sun & Tues next week however beam to broad and looks good for a good sail! Check out passage weather. Fair winds and happy trials
D&A
November 19, 2011 at 8:31 AM
Terry said…
I came across your blog while researching boats. I tried the
Facebook links for more pictures but they were non operational. Could you send or post a link? I have started reading your blog from beginning. Should prove to be very entertaining snowy day reading here in Colorado. Thanks!
November 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Anne said…
where are you? Getting worried...looking for an update. Last heard two hours from Canaries. Assume you are there with no internet. Happy to be back in Mexican sun
Dick & Anne
December 3, 2011 at 8:22 AM
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