Just a quick update and some pics of Gib.

We have been here about a week getting as usual numerous jobs done before we leave the Med and in a place where English is understood! Having said that they are not so conscientious when it comes to working, there always seem to be a lot of people around and not a lot getting done. The marina staff are the most slack, we were due some post which we knew had arrived but they couldnt be bothered to sort it and in the end they gave Rob their PO Box key to collect all the marina post in the hope he would find it, so much for security...fortunately we eventually managed to track down the parcels...

On Sunday, Chris and I decided time for a bit of exercise, so donning our walking boots we walked the southern flank of the rock to europa point lighthouse. It took 1.15 mins and  really all very English, bar the view of Africa and Spain. Being Sunday there were numerous dads minding their children and the cafe was heaving with a birthday tea all set out... so much for a cuppa. The naval part is still used and we saw the old Victorian drydocks still being used. It seems most people come to Gib for duty free shopping and drink is very cheap with the obvious consequences. apart from that the marina area has all been redeveloped and like Ocean Village has numerous cafes and bars so the atmosphere is good.

Probably the most entertaining, is the airport runway which is so close, we have seen various military aircraft – a heavy Hercules today and a chopper practicing coming to land as well as Monarch,Easy jet and BA and the odd lear type jet. A jeep clears the runway, a bird scarer goes off, the road is closed and a plane comes in. Glad i don’t have to wait in the queue that builds up.

The weather is not looking so good for tomorrow – might even be rain again and poor vis so it looks like we might be here a bit longer.