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Changing of the guard

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December 2nd 2007
Hi - Well, today is my last day in Gibraltar. No more sailing for a while. To commemorate my departure, the town held a changing of the guard ceremony down Main Street (see photo). Since I wrote last, it's been local sailing only, so I have few photos. Instead, here are some fun facts about Gibraltar: The word "gibberish" comes from the language spoken by Gibraltarians - a mixture of Span ... 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