Gibraltar is a place I had always wanted to visit and it did not disappoint. The Rock is an impressive spectacle as we docked and watched the sunrise. We walked through the streets which were deserted....the locals were nowhere to be seen at this early hour. Lots of apartments buildings which funnily enough had a French style I thought. It seems every nationality live here as we heard Scottish, Spanish, French and other accents. We reached the Cable Car to the top of the Rock. It only cost 9 pounds per person, I am getting brave now in cable cars but still not comfortable. However I had to look at the view as we climbed higher and steeper. We reached the top and home of the Barbary apes. I have 2 fears... heights and free roaming monkeys!! They rule the Rock, and they do bite, steal bags etc. The amazing views over Gibraltar with the rolling mist was something we won't forget ever. As we walked along a path to a higher spot, my nerves were on high alert looking for apes and trying to avoid them....George being George rustled some branches and then pounced his hands on my back.....well the scream was heard in Africa I am sure!!
We wandered around the shops which opened at 10 a.m, even though it is tax and duty free we found it very expensive apart from booze. A British supermarket named Morrison's had great prices and lo and behold our childhood biscuits. The 4 of us loaded up with supplies and struggled back to the ship with 4 large bags. We got onboard at 1.20 with ten minutes to spare. A great day and one we enjoyed thoroughly. Now 2 days at sea before we hit Paris!!
