Yes, it's becoming quite chilly here with some foggy cold evenings bringing eerie light and sparkling spider webs. Not spiders like I know spiders, small friendly ones not giant Huntsman or scary red backs. There's also no cockroaches. My friends laugh at my 'put food things away to keep the cockies at bay' antics. There are several bright spots with the chill. The first is a lovely warm, well insulated and heated apartment; the second I get to buy some winter woolies and boots and wear them; the third, well warm is only a short flight away.
Well, that's what I thought when I booked Friday's trip to Gibraltar and Spain. Another BA holiday too good to refuse. I chose the hotel because it had a lovely resort pool with deck chairs and I pictured myself with a book and a cocktail by the pool in my new bikinis. Did I mention I have no swim wear? Mine went in the bin when I realised it was well past its best as I packed. So here I am searching out cooler clothes to pack with my travel companion and friends having a laugh at my expense. There's been a bit of that all round really.
It seems the lovely pool has been closed for some time because it's cold in Gibraltar at this time of year! So while there will be no sunning in bikinis and books by the pool, there will be cocktails. Lots of cocktails and sampling gins and the like because apparently it's cheaper there than here. Anyway, I'm off to the Rock where I can wander to Spain for tapas and vino - So excited! You see I've never been to Spain. I've been to Portugal and to the border with France a long while ago and never ventured in. I love Spanish food and wine and am looking forward to people watching in a cantina while slow eating.
It also seems there is a ferry to Morocco and there's a Spanish part to Morocco where it arrives. If time allows a ferry cruise might be another piece to this adventure. I've always wanted to visit Gibraltar after reading books where it features. I got close in 2013 with a day skipper course but other spots took my attention. The history is quite amazing and I'm looking forward to exploring, not quite sans a coat but at least a little warmer than here.
2 comments:
Jules, I rediscovered your blog! Hope the Spanish wine lived up to your expectations. Arohanui, Sandy x
Hey Sandy. Spain was cold and wet so the wander over the border turned into a quick stay rather than tapas and vino! I guess it's time to write again here to round out 2022 and tell the rest of the Gib story. Much love xxx
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