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Gibraltar: Bane of Andorra and confusion on Liechtenstein

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  Of we go to the end of it all.  We will pass the Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque, which was inaugurated in 1997, and so on to Europa Point.  It has been reviewed 161 people who reckon, as bits of geography go, it deserves 4.4 stars.  Michael came here a month a go and gives us a very full account [and four stars]. ‘Europa Point Scenic Spot is the southernmost point of Gibraltar, renowned for its spectacular panoramic views across the Strait of Gibraltar to North Africa. Highlights include the historic red-and-white striped lighthouse dating from 1841, the Ibrahim al-Ibrahim Mosque, the Sikorski Monument, and Harding's Battery. This windswept vantage point offers a unique blend of maritime history and breathtaking natural beauty.’ We are turning back. I wanted to go up the east side but you can’t walk round it and we aren’t going to break the law by nipping along road. Thus we will wander back the settled, western side, and get a really good idea of just how crowded this ...
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The best duck, the eldest cod, the youngest pork

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  It is a bit of a day. Google says we can walk down the A-7.  Generally I would advise against it. It is a day for the straight road but I will get lost at one point and end up on a strip development and nip across the road to look at a fort. First things first, the Restaurante Venta La Choza. https://www.ventalachoza.com/   From the website you will see it is one of those places which is bare wood, tiles and elaborate chairs.  It is closed on Tuesdays and on all other days opens from 12.30am to midnight.  4.5 stars from over 1200 reviews suggests it has something going for it.  The biggest review word hit was oxtails - followed by paella.  So, we will go there. Helen gave such a review we will stick with hers.  ‘Just had  a fantastic meal  only thing but totally important if you like us, goats cheese is a no, no the oven cheese with honey is baked goats cheese with honey drizzle. The asparagus with parma ham and a cheese sauce is delic...
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A 62% chance

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  It is May.  We are nudging south and towards the Atlantic.  What is the weather doing? Now, TUI are doing their best to sell it. They reckon ‘ May in Estepona, Spain, offers a delightful climate, perfect for exploring the outdoors. The temperature is warm without being oppressive, and the days are bathed in ample sunshine. Rainfall is minimal, making it an excellent month for travellers seeking to enjoy the scenic beauty of the region. Humidity is moderate, which adds to the overall comfort, and the weather is quite inviting for outdoor exploration and local seasonal activities.’   Specifically the average temperature is 20oC, about three centimetres of rain falls and you have a 62% chance of sun - of which you will get ten hours a day.  If it helps, the average temperature in April is 17, June 22, July and August is 25 and falls to 23 in September.  Expect 1mm of rain across Summer months. We are leaving Estepona, via the Urbanization Puerto de Este...
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I'm grateful that every day we, as customers, can have this pleasant, calm moment before embarking on the task

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  We are heading for Estepona - another of those names which you recognise in the common place of ‘places in Spain’ but one I, and I expect I am not alone, would not be able to say exactly where it is. Estepona proudly claims over 325 days of sunshine a year - and as I am writing this on a foggy day - that sounds rather attractive.  Apparently someone in Disney thought this might be a good place for Eurodisney - until someone pointed out Paris was a bit more easy to get to for the wider European market. Fast forward back in time, apparently micro- and mega- liths have been found in the area; the Romans had a town which was done for by a 4th century seaquake. It has a battle, in 1342. The Fleet of Aragon, commanded by Pere de Montcada, took on the Moroccan navy commanded by someone whose name I know not. It appears the Aragonese came out and won the day, sinking 4 galleys and driving two ashore. In 1457 the Castilians, led by Henry IV, took the place. A church was built over th...
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