Wednesday April 20
Our first rainy day since Istanbul. So disappointing. We were looking forward to hiking up the Rock's Famous Mediterranean Steps, the ultimate Gibraltar challenge; visiting the Upper Rock Nature Reserve; getting a glimpse of Morocco; and seeing the macaques (apes who like to steal cameras). Instead we walked around town. We ducked into a cafe for coffee and hot chocolate when it decided to come down in buckets! We also walked to the marina where we saw Spain across the runway. In order to get to Spain, you need to cross the runway! There is a gate that closes when planes land or take off.
Would you believe......the weather cleared at noon! Too late to go up the Rock.
After lunch we sat in lounge chairs by the pool listening to music provided by a group of young Hispanics. We went through the Strait of Gibraltar with Morocco starboard and Spain port side. This is a very busy strait with dozens of ships sailing through. We are seeing quite a bit of Africa's mountainous north shore as we head to the Atlantic.
Afternoon tea with scones, finger sandwiches and tartlets. Entertainment was provided by the Viking Trio. Lovely!
Excellent Cabaret: Les artistes de Paris with Viking singers Lisa, Hanna Jo, and Heather.
Lots of great talent on this ship.
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