Run way and sea ways ...

... are locted next to each other in Gibraltar due to limited space on land. Our home away from home is actually moored only 200 meters away from the runway. For me, as an old airline guy with a short spell at sea in younger days (as 2:nd cook on a passenger ferry serving the island of Gotland from the Swedish mainland), it is a nice feeling to sleep so close to my former working elements.

The airport runway in Gibraltar actually crosses a major city street with traffic lights showing red during take off's and landing's - like a traditional railway crossing.

Gibraltar

We arrived at Gibraltar's Ocean Village Marina today at 00.05 after 62 hours at sea after leaving Ibiza. From time to time good sailing but also many hours using diesel power. It was at times very much of a roller coaster ride - actually enough to last for a life time.

Around breakfast time our three sister ships docked at the same pier. A technician will take care of engine oil changes and problem solving as needed before all ships are ready for the next and longest leg to Las Palmas.

Today I have been exploring the city on foot during six hours. Gibraltar is too crowded for my taste. Millions of tourists visit this tax free haven every year, many arriving on cruise ships. After only a few hours I now wish to be back on the open ocean as soon as possible. Dolphins and sea turtles at sea is preferable to lots of people on land.