Pasquale checks out St. Michael's Cave

Between the stalactites and stalagmites Pasquale explores St. Michael's Cave which because of the excellent acoustics has been turned into a concert hall.

Spanish Fountain

On our trip into Spain to check out the marina at Porto Banus, we came upon a fountain with tiles to represent all the winds. The wind that prevented us from coming into Gibraltar for 6 days is know as a Levanter. It is a strong wind that blows from the east through the straights of Gibraltar.

Barbary Apes

Our "rock" tour also included a close up and personal encounter with the famous Barbary Apes that live on top of Gibraltar. Legend has it that the Bristish will leave if the ape colony dies out.

Queen's Birthday Casemates Square

On June 14 we were treated to a ceremony to mark the Queen's birthday. The Governor inspected the troops and bands played in the Casemates Square that during the Spanish occupation formed part of the old town.

Rock of Gibraltar

Our "rock" tour included going inside the World War II tunnels that honeycomb the limestone rock of Gibraltar. Cannons are mounted on the shear cliffs that overlook Spain. One siege lasted 4 years when in 1779, Spain tried to take Gibraltar while Britain was preoccupied with fighting against its colonies in the American Revolution.

Lady A arrives in Gibraltar

Lady A arrives in Gibraltar after being delayed 6 days in Cadiz, Spain due to gales in the Straights of Gibraltar. We are safe and sound and ready for an exciting summer in the Med (when the wind stops blowing!!!!!)