World War II Tunnels - During WWII attack on Gibraltar was imminent. The answer was to construct a massive network of tunnels in order to build a fortress inside a fortress. AMAZING!
Mark wasn't feeling up to walking alot today so Steve and I went on a walking tour of Gibraltar. On the way up the castle steps we saw this cute little villa named St. Bernards rest. We had to do exactly that we were so out of breath.
The view from the top of the rock is breathtaking. This is only half way up.
The Barbary Apes rule the Moorish Castle and are really kind of scary. They look as though they are waiting for you to let your guard down so they can jump on you, I was a little scared of them and did not turn my back.
The remains the Moorish Castle.
Looking down from the Rock. You can see the landing strip for the airport and the Marina where we are staying. Did I say that Steve and I walked all the way up here. Can I just say that is why I am up at 2 in the morning updating the blog because of leg cramps. What where we thinking.
Alameda Botanic Gardens and Wildlife Park. I will let the pictures tell the story. Beautiful.
The gardens and the animals were fantastic. We walked all the way back to the marina and once we were on board, we were in for the night. Today was a great day of exploration and the history here is almost overwhelming. It was appropriate that it was Rembrance Day on our day of exploration. The city under siege exhibition had grafffiti on the walls from soliders that dates back to 1726. Words cannot do justice to the amazing history here.
ta ta for now,
Theresa
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