On my official list of most useless ports, Gibraltar ranks up there high. But at least we were smart about it. 16 of us hired 8 person vans to take us on tour. We paid a small price in pounds for a speedy tour of 4 important things to see in Gibraltar and then get dropped off in the main shopping district.
First stop a viewpoint. From here you can see the Mediterranean Sea, Africa, the Straight of Gibraltar and Spain. BAM. Next stop was inside a cave that was actually a concert hall inside with stadium seating. Impressive location.
Our third stop was the Great Siege Tunnels. Tunnels inside the northern end of the Rock of Gibraltar, dug out from solid limestone by the Brits to protect the territory from France and Spain. Geez, I would have let them have it to be honest. Next- outside to view "the rock". Did i mention that it's covered in monkeys. These lil buggers are big time thieves of sunglasses, cameras and ice cream. They also climb all over the cars and side view mirrors as the vans pass through with passengers.
The driver drops us off back in "town". And I say this with quotations because it's nothing but a strip of stores. If you have any desire for super cheap clothing imports, perfume and cigarettes this is the place for you! But headed back to the ship we did run into a glassblowing studio. I of course had to check it out. Production style studio. Very Flintstones set up. Less than unique items for sale. But great to keep the craft in the eyes of the public!
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