Macaques? What about us?

oldcoot — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:07:12 +0000

Everybody knows about the famous colony of monkeys (they are actually Macaques) that live on the rock and, according to legend, ensure the continued presence of the British.

But what about the less obvious wild life that abounds there?

Apart from birds, some of the most colourful animals are very small and are in the lizard family. This skink was spotted roaming in the shade (which was probably why it was a little slow in running away) and, even though it is possible to see the pattern on its skin, only a photograph can let you enjoy the full range of colours.

While it is very amusing watching the macaques, don’t ignore the other wild life that can be equally delightful and help make your stay even more enjoyable.

The evacuation of Gibraltar.

oldcoot — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:18:53 +0000

When the second world war started in 1939, the civilian population was evacuated to Britain, Madeira and Jamaica so that the necessary fortifications (and artillery) could be installed to protect against a likely German assault.

Over 30,000 British servicemen lived on the Rock of Gibraltar for most of the war years.

The civilian population started to return in 1944 and, although the majority had moved back by 1946, there were still repatriations up to the end of 1950.

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Macaques? What about us?

The evacuation of Gibraltar.