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It's two weeks since we arrived in Gib. Every day has been an adventure of one kind or another plus we've had a special treat in the shape of Emily-Jane. She decided on the spur of the moment to pop out to see us for six days which gave us the excuse to go on a mammoth sightseeing tour and, for Nicki and Em, a mega shopping spree. Luckily, it actually only resulted in a new pair of flip flops costing a tenner. I think I got off very lightly indeed !!! What I enjoy about our marina in La Linea is the easy access to so many different things. On one hand we have the bustling Spanish town with lovely palm tree lined squares and a central boulevard full of cafes and restaurants and on the other side of the border Gib is a such great place to explore. So much history and heritage to take in and if you keep your eyes open there are lots of fascinating features tucked away. Then, of course, there is "The Rock" itself. We went up on the cable car to commune with apes (as you do) but in the end we yomped for miles in the searing heat from one place of interest to another. In a moment of madness we also decided to walk back down (in flip flops) but the cold beer at the bottom was the best I've ever tasted. Anyway here's a flavour of our time here so far.
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COMINO IS CURRENTLY HEREDID SOMEONE SAY SEAFOODOn our journey from Portugal to Greece we enjoyed amazing seafood almost everywhere we stopped. Finding the local fish market was always a priority because seafood was so plentiful and so reasonably priced. And, the displays were a feast for your eyes.
Locating a market sometimes meant pounding the pavements in searing heat, but if you kept your eyes peeled, you often came across a little clue. The pic below was a rather less than subtle advert for a fish market - it was eight feet tall.
Freshly cooked onboard, a plateful of giant prawns, baked in wine and garlic, washed down with a few glasses of local vino, was like heaven. Watching the sunset on the boat eating a meal like that was the epitome of "living the dream".
Now we're in Greece we've another favourite to savour. I'm talking about fried Calamari. It's usually good, but every now and then it's off-the-scale fantastic. At Natalie's Taverna on Kontokali Beach in Corfu, it was nothing short of epic.
We're based in Lefkas now and It's been a bit of a mission to find somewhere just as good. And we have. Rakias is a mere ten minute walk from the marina and this little fish market, with its very own taverna attached, is quite sensational.
Oh...and it's also worth mentioning that, on occasions, a bit of barbequed Octopus is on the menu at some of the tavernas we frequent. Can I resist....no. SUNSETS AND DRAMATIC SKIESNo filters, or any other monkey business, have been used to enhance these images.
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