the rock from my plane

my first sight of the rock

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April 24th 2008
when i flew in i saw the rock of gibraltar for the first time. it was HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you cant even imagine untill you see it in person. and i soon realized it was much bigger when i took the tour a few days later. wow, i dont think i have ever seen some thing so huge ... read more

Europe » Gibraltar » Gibraltar

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Strategically important, Gibraltar was ceded to Great Britain by Spain in the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht; the British garrison was formally declared a colony in 1830. In referendums held in 1967 and 2002, Gibraltarians ignored Spanish pressure and voted ... ... read more