Thursday 5th Feb

Thursdays Child
Robin & Joanna Minchin
Thu 5 Feb 2015 21:47
We visited the Gibraltar Museum today which gave an excellent illustrative history of Gibraltar since dinosaurs roamed the planet. The oldest Neanderthal skull was discovered here and dated back 60,000 years. It seems that for the last 2,000 years everyone has wanted their share of The Rock ~ I think we counted 14 sieges in the last 1,000 years! Romans never lived here but lead anchors from ships were found in the bay proving that they used to shelter here. Also remains of Moorish Baths showed how life was lived 600 years ago. All very interesting and a good thing to do before visiting the tunnels and caves.

Bol spent the afternoon with the children making their air fix models and then we went for a run around in the "Commonwealth Park" ~ a newly built 2.5acre public space beautifully created for the enjoyment of everyone right in the heart of Gibraltar with The Rock as a fabulous backdrop.




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