Flamenco and GIBRALTAR

Finally finishing up my blog posts on Spain.

The internet was difficult to find on our tour South and we were so busy that I honestly didn't have time to update.

But, it's better late then never!

On Wednesday night, our second day in Sevilla we went to a Flamenco show.

It was incredible.

Such a cool and unique aspect of the Spanish culture.

I just wish that I could move like that.  :)

Here are some of the pictures:

Pictures before the show! 

JT, me, and Taylor

the rooms- Ashley

Kristin, Victoria, Laren, Erin, Ashley, and Caitlin ready for the show!

the flamenco dancers. incredible!

The next day we went to GIBRALTAR.

Gibraltar is actually not a part of Spain. It is an English province.

So when we walked across the boarder, it was a reality check: everything was in English!

And we heard so many British accents.

It was a beautiful, small island with an interesting culture.

The rock of Gibralter. 

You can see Spain, Gibralter, and Africa from the top and across the straights.

We were on English soil, so we naturally had to have fish and chips!

You see that mountain in the background with the cloud on top?

That's Africa.

Yeah, I know it's hazy, but there she is across the straights of Gibraltar.

There are monkeys on the rock of Gibraltar.

I hate them.

They are absolutely disgusting, but our tour guide allowed us to take pictures with them.

And you only live once right?!?

The monkeys are very clean and well taken care of.

And that is because of the "legend" about them.

Gibraltar is part of England, but the Spanish want it back as Spanish territory.

The legend has it that as long as there are monkeys on the rock, it will remain a part of England.

So, the monkeys are naturally well taken care of. The even have their own vets.

view of the mediterranean from the top

the view of Spain from the top.

This is the landing strip in Gibraltar.

Right before that is the line between Spain and Gibraltar.

Me at the top!