Europa Point Light House, Gibraltar

November in Gib

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November 17th 2007
Hi - Happy November! Since Gib is a centuries old military fortress, there are centuries old veterens here to celetrate their Day. Attached is a photo of some vets as they end their parade in Gib's Irish Town. Sailing and more sailing since I wrote last. Most of it has been in Gibraltar Bay and nearby, so not many photos of new places. Some attached photos show Ceuta, a Spanish town in Mor ... read more

Europe » 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