After leaving Casablanca, we passed through the Strait of Gibraltar, the narrow opening separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Mediterranean Sea. The strait is just 7.7 nautical miles across with Europe on the north and Africa on the south. It is an important passage for military operations as well as commerce and trade and regular ferry service allows easy travel across.
The Rock of Gibraltar welcomed us on Sunday, May 1. Although it is less than three square miles in area, it holds a strategic location at the western entrance of the Mediterranean. Gibraltar has always been an integral part of many military operations.
Weather is always a hit and miss and today was no exception with heavy cloud cover most of the day and intermittent showers. Rides on the cable car up the mountain to the Top of the Rock did not produce successful pictures. The Barbary Apes were in attendance and putting on a show. All told, it was a calm, peaceful Sunday.
Barcelona here we come!
