Crystal Serenity docked at Gibraltar for one half day, so that we could take a look at the Straits and see Africa. We couldn't see more than a shadow of Africa through the overcast skies, but we were there! Of course there are forts and fortifying walls, embattlements and cannons built to protect such a significant entry to the Mediterranean Sea (even a mosque -- but we've seen enough mosques on this trip), but otherwise not too much to see.
Inside the Rock though are the most mysterious caves, St. Michael's Caves, with stalagmites and stalagtites. The caves are big enough for a small theater, for concerts and theatre events!
Also on the Rock are groups of Barbary Apes, brought across the Straits from Morocco. Of course, now they are a tourist attraction, and anxious to pick our pocket!
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