There really is no question as to who owns the "Rock", Britian? Spain? It's the Apes!
There is not much there, a big rock, some reclaimed land, and an airstrip, but its what's inside the rock is fascinating.
At one end there is St Michaels' Cave which has some fabulous stalagtites. The main cavern is cleverly used for concerts - an experience for another day. The section through the fallen stalagtite reveals the beauty created by nature over time, with water drawing down, and realigning the elements of the rocks
At the other end, are the Great Siege Tunnels. Dug through the rock with pick, shovel, and gunpowder, they served to fire down on the attacking Spanish, the heavy cannons having been dragged by hand up the rock.
No visit to Gib would be complete without a courtesy visit to the RGYC, and the hope of sailing one of their Victories. The welcome was warm and friendly. Their new club boasts workshops and boat storage, a marina, views across the harbour, all enjoyed from their terrace... or bar, or restaurant, or swimming pool..... where did the Portsmouth Victory Class go wrong?
Gib done, time to move on. A new contient awaits across the Straits - Africa. Morocco's Atlas mountains reach 2500m to touch the clouds. Mmm tagines, couscous, Souks, and Casbah's....
Hope you got to see Moira before you left. We're still hoping to see you in the Caribbean.
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