Apes of Gibraltar
This morning we walked to Britain. Yes, we started in Spain. It only took us a few minutes.
So, just in case you´re confused, we are talking about Gibraltar, the small peninsula doo-hickey which came under British control in 1704. It´s very close to Algeciras, Spain, which is where we are staying. It was nice to see English signs and know how to ask for directions. It was even nicer to see apes. Lots of little apes. Some jumping on cars, some jumping on little children, some hissing, and all of them chillin´on the mighty rock that is Gibraltar. Pictures to follow.
When we arrived, we found out that it was too windy for the cable car that takes you to the top to run. Therefore, we had 3 options:
1) Pay lots of money
2) Pay lots of money
3) Walk
In this type of situation, we choose walk every time. Even when it´s 34 degrees out and we have to walk up the face of a mountain. Thankfully, it cooled off somewhat as the day progressed. We also got to cool off inside the mountain as we checked out St. Michael´s cave, a huge underground cavern/grotto with wonderful stalagmites and stalactites.
Tomorrow we go to Africa. Nothing to it. Morocco will be an experience and a half.
We also have tickets for a bull fight in Valencia!! More to come on this.
Cheers,
So, just in case you´re confused, we are talking about Gibraltar, the small peninsula doo-hickey which came under British control in 1704. It´s very close to Algeciras, Spain, which is where we are staying. It was nice to see English signs and know how to ask for directions. It was even nicer to see apes. Lots of little apes. Some jumping on cars, some jumping on little children, some hissing, and all of them chillin´on the mighty rock that is Gibraltar. Pictures to follow.
When we arrived, we found out that it was too windy for the cable car that takes you to the top to run. Therefore, we had 3 options:
1) Pay lots of money
2) Pay lots of money
3) Walk
In this type of situation, we choose walk every time. Even when it´s 34 degrees out and we have to walk up the face of a mountain. Thankfully, it cooled off somewhat as the day progressed. We also got to cool off inside the mountain as we checked out St. Michael´s cave, a huge underground cavern/grotto with wonderful stalagmites and stalactites.
Tomorrow we go to Africa. Nothing to it. Morocco will be an experience and a half.
We also have tickets for a bull fight in Valencia!! More to come on this.
Cheers,
5 Comments:
Graham and Eric--
Howdy from Colorado!
i love your page! the blogs and photos are hilarious! the photo of the injured guy in pamplona is a great shot! I'm so glad we made the photo page! Obviously, we have returned to Colorado. The first morning i woke up here was weird. I woke up sad, feeling lost. Ahh i could travel forever. I had such an incredible time! I wish i could be travelling w/you both! it sounds like you are having a blast! the apes are my favorite...hehe. Have so much fun!
Ciao ciao!
christina
Hey Christina!
Good to hear from you! We're glad you made it safely back to Colorado, and that you're enjoying our pics and posts. We have definitely been slacking as of late, but hopefully we'll pick up our socks.
Keep checking back, and take 'er easy in Colorado!
Ciao,
Graham and Erik
PS. Send our greetings to Caitlin too if you get the chance!
Wow we made the F! Greetings from Colorado Erik and Graham! Your blogs are a riot....I'm so envious of your adventures. I am definitely living vicariously...ahh it's the life aint it. I've been enjoying some time on the chester fields, recooping from the excitement of the last nine weeks. Your route sounds amazing... giving me plenty of ideas of where to go back to! Remember to check out gimmelwald when you head to swiss country...very heidi-esque. You have so much fun ahead of you..enjoy every breath.
It was so good meeting the two of you... you are both so wonderful!
Enjoy the rest of your adventures and keep in touch!
Happy travels,
Caitlin
Wow we made the F! Greetings from Colorado Erik and Graham! Your blogs are a riot....I'm so envious of your adventures. I am definitely living vicariously...ahh it's the life aint it. I've been enjoying some time on the chester fields, recooping from the excitement of the last nine weeks. Your route sounds amazing... giving me plenty of ideas of where to go back to! Remember to check out gimmelwald when you head to swiss country...very heidi-esque. You have so much fun ahead of you..enjoy every breath.
It was so good meeting the two of you... you are both so wonderful!
Enjoy the rest of your adventures and keep in touch!
Happy travels,
Caitlin
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