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Monkeys and “I can see Morocco from my house!”

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December 10th 2009
Finally! My pilgrimage happened. Ever since hearing about Gibraltar from two fellow travelers while on my trip with Erik back in ’08, I have wanted to go see the monkeys. “Perhaps they will jump on me and wrestle MY muffin away from me,” I mused, recalling a story one of the girls had told. Jump on me they did, but I wasn’t brave enough to carry food around, so that did not become an issue ... 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