'Rock' of the monkeys

In Tarifa, the days flew by and suddenly the week was over. We were somewhat surprised, but the corner was really beautiful and I can understand why everyone raved about it. The landscape, the sun, the colors, the tranquility, and the carefreeness - we are truly lucky - hiking, walking on the beach, lying in the hammock and reading... Yes, our stays in one place are getting longer and yes, I am enjoying it. We are often asked if we are starting to miss home. No, ... but ... thanks to our newly acquired space heater and the small kettle, we can make the cold evenings and mornings cozy. And yet, every now and then, a little thought sneaks into my brain and mumbles something about a fireplace and candles, a cozy couch and a roast in the oven, family gatherings during Advent, and red wine with friends, illuminated windows and decorated gardens. But we wander in shorts through the sun and let it brush away that mumbling in the ear.

As mentioned before, we continued on to Gibraltar. There is this huge rock sitting in the sea, and the British are sitting on it like a broody hen on a golden egg. When the Spaniards are not winning in football, they are probably regularly annoyed about their childless King Charles II and the War of Spanish Succession from 1701-1714, which ultimately led to Gibraltar being handed over to the English crown. It's funny to walk across the runway of the airport to enter another country. The city itself did not impress us much. That's how it is with small enclaves ... a lot has to be accommodated and only upwards is it 'limitless' possible. Of course, Gibraltar also has a long and exciting history, and it is best to let the 426m high limestone monolith tell you about it. Did we take the cable car up? Of course not! We took the most exhausting route of our sabbatical. We climbed up the stairs for 2m people with long legs on the outside of the rock - advantage: great views of the Strait of Gibraltar. Oh - the view of duty-free bargains was also a letdown; at least in our range of needs. And so we only stayed here for one night and then, for the sake of variety and to leave the rain clouds behind, continued into the mountains.