A couple of tourists were talking about Trafalgar Day (21 Oct) which I wrote about here in October last year. Partner was eavesdropping as usual. Apparently the couple was confused about the battle. Have to say I am too, as it is not my period of history but it seems that the Brits under Nelson […]Read Post ›

With the advent of autumn and a drop in the temperatures, I have finally been motivated to move my idle self away from the computer and get out and enjoy the beauty of the Rock. Although Gibraltar is such a small place there are plenty of options for walks – city, maritime, historical, – on […]Read Post ›

Friday night saw torrential rain and violent winds. But we slept safely in our beds while rescue services from Spain and Gibraltar saved the 31 strong crew from the 35,000 ton cargo ship, MV Fedra, which ran aground at Europa Point in the severe gale (sources report between Force 8 and Force 12). The ship […]Read Post ›