I'm winning - have now lost 6 stones (in weight!)am now back in girly clothes - size 12 and feel a ...
I'm winning - have now lost 6 stones (in weight!)am now back in girly clothes - size 12 and feel a lot better,back in clothes I like
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Picturesque ,historic and suprisingly interesting is this british peninsula deep in history.
This is a fascinating place whose beauty is breathtaking and culture beckoning,where the enormity of the famous rock itself looms powerfully afront the town as if guarding its contents, the walk from Spain across the small customs area past the airport runway then beneath this huge monumental rock is somewhat weird, you literally walk across from Spain onto this small,character island. Across the way boats bob up and down in the bay ,small bars and cafes are buzzing with people enjoying the lazy day.
My husband's family are Gibraltarian, which meant I was introduced early on to the way Gibraltarian's live, from their language - 'spanglish' a very fast mix of half english and half spanish,(but never be tempted to call a gibraltarian 'spanish' as this is the worst insult - they hate each other I never understood this until my visit).They like to talk loudly and wave their arms about and I found them friendly and very welcoming. The food is delicious-from the local fish dishes, fresh pasta, salads and meats to the local wines and the local 'fire-water' (Gibraltarian pernod)Local restaurant prices are good and there is a good selection of restaurants both on the sea-front and up in the hills.
Shopping is brilliant, especially the main street which is marked by an abundance of jewellery, electronic, drinks and gift shops all selling wonderfully good bargains in gold, watches, cameras, china, booze and designer bits, this is a shopper's paradise of Vat free goods of every type imaginable - and at knock-down prices.There is also M&S and a good selection of quality shoe retailers.
The Rock is a definite must, but is quite a distance and the usual means is by cable car (not for those scared of heights)or by car and rest by foot. Whatever you choice, the views are outstanding. Once at the top you will be met by the local barbary apes on the look out for some tasty morsels usually,but unfortunately for yours truly the biggest one came to sit on me and then decided to bite my arm! (beware they do look very tame - but can hurt!) We went inside the rock and spent ages investigating the Great Seige Tunnels and the stalegnite caves which held a wealth of history and are a must if you go to Gibraltar.
Beautiful beaches line the coast, these are clean and the water is perfect for swimming/snorkeling etc and very safe for children. But be careful the temperature can rise very high here so make sure you protect against the sun which is deceptive at times.
In the evening the casino is a hive of activity and is good fun, from the tables to the slot-machines, and back in town the clubs are laid back and lively, going on all night, and during the summer period a large funfair and evening market is just across the way in La Linear (spelling?)There is a very lively square full of restaurants & bars where music plays and people dance.. well into the morning.
The accomodation is much cheaper in the Costa del Sol and we actually booked a flight to Valencia and motored down staying with family on the spanish side, the queues across took about 15 minutes to pass through.
Gibraltar has a personality all of its own not spanish, not british its individuality makes it an appealing place which has so much more to offer than it seems on the surface. The people are friendly, the days and evenings are full of what you want to put in them - I recommend it - just remember on one thing do not refer to them as 'spanish'!!
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