GIBRALTAR - THE ROCK

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Today was all about the Rock of Gibraltar - it didn't disappoint! 

Fortified by a good breakfast, we headed up to the Rock, starting with the Moorish Castle. There were some other tourists exploring this and the other military installations,  but most of the activity was concentrated around the cable car terminus, with its panoramic views. The macaques and St Michael's cave with its sound and light show were also huge attractions for most. 

To finish our Rock experience,  we came down the Mediterranean steps, enjoying sweeping views up and down the coast and an abundance of wildflowers. 

Our distance total was not huge today,  but the elevation gained was great training for our upcoming long walk. 

Heading for the Moorish Castle
The Moorish Castle
WWII tunnels, with demonstration of soldierly activities
A path on the Rock
The view northwards towards Spain
Among the macaques
Among the macaques
The view north from the Rock - Bay of Gibraltar to the left, Spain's Mediterranean coastline to the right
There are many scenic attractions on the Rock of Gibraltar
We shared the steps by the Charles V wall with several macaques
Charles V Wall
Charles V Wall
Windsor Suspension Bridge
St Michael's Cave
Mediterranean Steps
Lookout over Gibraltar's East Coast, and the somewhat flatter Spanish coastline beyond
Mediterranean Steps
Looking South to Europa Point, with a view of Morocco in the distance
The Pillars of Hercules - a stop on the tourist trail
Map of today's walk

Day:                    Training
Distance:           15.66 km
Walking Time:  3hrs 48mins
Elevation Gain: 873 metres

Comments

  1. Victoria N22 April 2024 at 01:01

    Funny bottom photo 🙃

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    1. Aussie Slow Travellers22 April 2024 at 05:33

      Couldn't resist...

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  2. Anonymous22 April 2024 at 08:48

    Looks so picturesque...apart from the monkey bottom

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    1. Aussie Slow Travellers23 April 2024 at 16:12

      That's not picturesque?

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  3. Anonymous23 April 2024 at 17:13

    Looking like the adventure
    is well underway you two!

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    1. Aussie Slow Travellers24 April 2024 at 06:32

      It certainly is!

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  4. The Howie's24 April 2024 at 11:44

    Should have know there would be a bum photo of some sort 😆. The trip looks and sounds amazing so far. Looking forward to more.

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