Things don't go to plan on my short visit to Gibraltar...

Landing at Gibraltar Airport has long been on my list and today it finally happens! I also had a nice wee hiking trail planned for my short time here, but as you'll see, that idea gets smashed by The Rock. These things happen and it's my own fault for allocating zero time here, but come and watch me suffer anyway :)
If you are planning a trip to Gibraltar, I'd highly recommend it, such a cool, unique place to visit, and SO much more to see than what I had the chance to show you today. My whole visit was planned around walking the Mediterranean Steps, and I had just about enough time to do that and no more, so when things went a bit awry, I ran out of time pretty quickly! But the history, monkeys, caves, suspension bridge, beautiful beach with Saharan sand, views, architecture, mix of cultures, there really is a lot to love about this place, so if you learn anything from this video, make it to stay here a bit longer than I did! (and to book your accommodation well in advance or like me you might have to retreat across the border to find affordable lodgings).
Flight Details:
EDI GIB EZY6933 4 Oct 2022, 07:10 11:35 Seat 14F (for a while!) £45.98
I'll be back next week with a look at a Spanish overseas territory not too far from Gib. Forgive me for a less than energetic video today, I left the house at 1am to catch this flight :D
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  • @emkav551
    @emkav551 Жыл бұрын

    Your adventures help me see the world while I am limited on where I can travel due to health issues. I really miss adventures to new places. Any adventure of yours is a good adventure. Side quests and last minute changes make it all the more exciting. Learning where to go and what to do through you tube is a lifeline. So stop being rough on yourself and enjoy the moment.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers for that! I think on the day I was just very hot and bothered and gutted I couldn't show you what I planned, but like you say, that's what travel is all about eh!?

  • @chrishintz1077

    @chrishintz1077

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes. Enjoyed this adventure. Thanks for toughing it out for us. Reminded me of that no sleep sleeper train ride. ;). So it’s all in perspective. You’re making memories. Rocket Gibraltar.

  • @mstrdiver

    @mstrdiver

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrishintz1077- Concur. Steve took us to a place that most of us will never get to see but at least, he got me some footage of the famous Gibraltar Rock Apes. Thanks for getting sweaty Steve! Next time, we expect you to get us a tour inside The Rock, you smooth talking travel vlogger! ;-)

  • @raymondporter2094

    @raymondporter2094

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree with em kav. I had been interested in this one as I'd suggested to my wife that we might visit Gibraltar. Not so sure now though....

  • @thevigarfeeling

    @thevigarfeeling

    Жыл бұрын

    This was such a lovely comment. We enjoy Steve’s adventures so much too😊 hope you had a lovely New Years 🎉

  • @simonwhitlock9189
    @simonwhitlock9189 Жыл бұрын

    The day was not a total loss we got to see that magnificent view from atop the rock and your accommodation looks great, thanks for taking us along and stay safe, cheers.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Simon! I was gutted at the time, but these things happen and all part of travel :)

  • @326Alan
    @326Alan4 ай бұрын

    I booked my Faroes trip the same week after seeing your trip there. I had studied the language for years and never plucked up courage to go. Life-changing. Just watched this and booking trip to Gibraltar. Your videos are fabulous (even if you think something went wrong in this one!). Thank you so much!

  • @andrewblank2561
    @andrewblank25614 ай бұрын

    We watched your Gib video when it was first uploaded and grinned from start to finish. Last Friday we managed to achieve our goal of visiting Gib and seeing it for ourselves. We saw the town, the beautiful old buildings, the marina and the airport. We walked across the runway and watched a plane take off. What a pleasure. Memories that will last a lifetime. Thanks for the inspiration Steve! Andrew and Emma 😁

  • @hamishmills2813
    @hamishmills2813 Жыл бұрын

    When I was working in Inverness people used to say Gibraltar fell under the Highlands region for several shops, including morrisons so they managed the shops in Gibraltar from the Inverness or Perth office, always found that interesting.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Best fact of the day! Cheers Hamish, love it!

  • @jonathantrice7614

    @jonathantrice7614

    Жыл бұрын

    I used to work there and never heard of that. I think someone was winding you up.

  • @hamishmills2813

    @hamishmills2813

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonathantrice7614 at Inverness Morrisons?

  • @jonathantrice7614

    @jonathantrice7614

    Жыл бұрын

    No, I worked at Gibraltar Morrisons.

  • @hamishmills2813

    @hamishmills2813

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonathantrice7614 perhaps it was one of the other supermarkets that was attached to us not Morrisons

  • @legionnairegonk4425
    @legionnairegonk4425 Жыл бұрын

    Your suffering and toil for your audience is noted and appreciated Steve! 😀. Good job on the cable car btw, I thought your height phobia would kick in looking down the hill with a big drop underneath you!

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha I was too broken to care :D

  • @abrahamdozer6273

    @abrahamdozer6273

    Жыл бұрын

    Love your suffering and toil on our behalf, as well. (Hmmmm .... about your fan base ....)

  • @burntabs

    @burntabs

    Жыл бұрын

    Y mi abuelo es Batman.

  • @UTUBE5388327

    @UTUBE5388327

    Жыл бұрын

    Wellll, I saw a wee bit of WTF in his eyes on that cable car. ;-)

  • @arronblack67
    @arronblack67 Жыл бұрын

    Whole row and window seat it’s a winner mate ha! And leaving the dreich Edinburgh weather to some more sunnier skies ☀️

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Phew just a bit too hot for me though mate :D

  • @SuperHatters1
    @SuperHatters13 ай бұрын

    A great, well presented vlog. We went to Gib last April and the road tunnel is now open, so only pedestrians cross the runway. We loved it so much, we're returning in May. Saved money on flights (thanks to my lad working at Easyjet) so we're staying on the Sunborn as a one-off to celebrate a big birthday. Annoyingly, we have an airport the other end of town but they no longer fly to Gib & the train to Gatwick costs more than the flights. Hopefully, the wife will pluck up the courage to go up the cable car this time

  • @marshallviliesis
    @marshallviliesis5 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year to you both! Thank you for this video.

  • @royjennison3916
    @royjennison3916 Жыл бұрын

    Loved it steve , and the place looks great as well . thanks for your time and effort in this vid .

  • @PlanesTrainsEverything
    @PlanesTrainsEverything Жыл бұрын

    I haven't been to Gib for over 20 years, so it was great to see it again. Thanks for taking us along. For a person who doesn't like heights, you seemed to cope fine with the cable car. £18 return is a bit steep, isn't it?

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Aye, I was backed into a corner with the cable car - with my limited time it was the only option, but wasn't happy about it :D Cheers Scott, ps I'm half way through your book already, and I'm normally a slow reader!

  • @wouterpaap9343
    @wouterpaap9343 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for all your stories. They feel like story-telling with a nice coffee or good a pint beside me, red ears and all.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them! Thank you!

  • @dianel7303
    @dianel7303 Жыл бұрын

    Always good to have a video from you. You find the best budget accommodations!🇨🇦

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha yeah I really can sniff out a bargain room 🤣

  • @theofficalGibTV
    @theofficalGibTV Жыл бұрын

    Nice video mate. You walked right passed my house. Looking forward to seeing your take on Algeciras and Ceuta. Thanks for the vid.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha no way! Cheers for watching!

  • @grandslam1998
    @grandslam1998 Жыл бұрын

    Gib is well worth seeing. Thanks Steve.

  • @catherinethompson7556
    @catherinethompson7556 Жыл бұрын

    It was a lovely video as I know gib it was great to see it again thanks

  • @christinehodge3608
    @christinehodge3608 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely sunny video, that was alot of walking for you in that heat,love seeing the monkeys,

  • @RichardFelstead1949
    @RichardFelstead1949 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your journey, Steve.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Richard!

  • @tibinemes365
    @tibinemes36513 күн бұрын

    Always a pleasure traveling with you!

  • @jamessmith6402
    @jamessmith6402 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video it was great seeing a bit of Gibraltar 👍 thanks Steve

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers James, only sorry I couldn't show you my favourite bit!

  • @rainmaker290
    @rainmaker290 Жыл бұрын

    The approach onto 09 is far better than the straight in approach into 27. I worked in Gibraltar for 7 months and loved it. Hoping to go back again next year as things keep changing there as you saw.

  • @fontybits
    @fontybits Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this, as Gibraltar is on my bucket list! Thanks.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for coming along :)

  • @stasekszejko5318
    @stasekszejko5318 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, Another amazing tour. It just seems to get more interesting. The views etc. are beautiful, unreal to see the vehicle road crossing the runway. Never seen it before. You just give a different perspective of the places you visit. Your channel is second to none. It has always been my philosophy to stay in reasonable priced accommodations when traveling. It is no use spending a few hundred pounds just for a place to sleep only. Keep it up Steve, it is a pleasure to watch your travel escapades . 👌👍

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree! If the bed is comfy, what more do you need! Thanks so much mate!

  • @crawfordg
    @crawfordg Жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve Brings back memories of our trip to Gib 5 years ago. I can relate to the hilly walking, in the end all by taxi as were staying at the Rock hotel which you stood outside as you were trying to make your way up the hill. We never made the cable car, but your video showed us what we missed, thank you. Regards Crawford

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Crawford, glad to share some familiar sights :)

  • @richardharibo
    @richardharibo Жыл бұрын

    Love everything you share and you are definitely my favourite KZreadr. Thanks Steve 😁

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Richard thanks so much man!

  • @guimarboy
    @guimarboy Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to your trip to Ceuta. A place I have always wanted to visit.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Brendan! I don't see much but it was still a fun trip :)

  • @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian
    @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian5 ай бұрын

    Crossing the runway on foot way back in 2000 was a memorable experience, especially when on our return we watched countless smugglers hiding cigarettes on their person before going through the frontier 🥴 We so liked exploring all aspects of Gibraltar and “the rock”. Thank you for rekindling many memories. Oh, did you know that a new passenger tunnel opened this year. No more crossing the runway on foot anymore.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh I didn't realise it had stopped! Glad I was able to capture it on video, but now I'll need to go back and check out the tunnel! (any excuse) :)

  • @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian

    @andrewdolinskiatcarpathian

    5 ай бұрын

    @@steve-marshMost definitely a good excuse for a revisit. 👍😀

  • @andybgood6354

    @andybgood6354

    Ай бұрын

    @@steve-marsh From HM of Government of Gibraltar Website "Only pedestrians, cyclists, scooter/e-scooter riders and mobility scooter users will be allowed to cross the runway on and after 31st March 2023. All vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, vans and trucks must use the tunnel via Devil’s Tower Road and the East Gate roundabout." www.gibraltar.gov.gi/press-releases/airport-tunnel-to-open-on-31st-march-2023-1772023-8730 There is a proposal to build another tunnel under the runway at the original crossing point in order to free the runway for aeroplanes and save the legs of pedestrians and cyclists.

  • @LarryJohnVA
    @LarryJohnVA Жыл бұрын

    Another great video! Sorry about your long uphill hike, and disappointment in not getting the the Mediterranean Steps, but I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the sights there. The room in Spain looked pretty cool, too.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate! Didn’t go to plan, but all part of the adventure :)

  • @lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel
    @lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel Жыл бұрын

    So sorry you had that long walk up only to find it closed. The cable car a godsend and it was lovely to see the views from up there. Thanks Steve! Oh and that road/flight path - wow😮

  • @JettTyler17
    @JettTyler17 Жыл бұрын

    Regardless if things go to plan or not Steve, one thing is certain- Can't go wrong with a touch of GIBRALTAR! 😃

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Here here! :)

  • @Ajd83.
    @Ajd83. Жыл бұрын

    I think you've made the best of your disappointment Steve and produced an honest positive video which everyone has enjoyed. Your videos are always great 👍. Don't fret on things outwith your control. looking forward to the next one

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Alan! With hindsight, it was still a fun adventure :)

  • @carricklamont8878
    @carricklamont8878 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Steve. Visited Gibraltar and La Linea in June, had a great time. We did a coach tour which took us to Europa Point and to the top of the Rock. It was also good to get our passport stamped in La Linea.

  • @johnburke5384
    @johnburke5384 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Steve ...ages since Ive been to Gibraltar and after watching this I think another visit is due...keep up the excellent work !

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    11 ай бұрын

    Cheers John!

  • @alanlake5220
    @alanlake5220 Жыл бұрын

    Wht a fantastic trip Steve, really wants to make me want to go To Gibralta for a few days , looking foreward to part 2 .

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alan!

  • @BillCraven
    @BillCraven29 күн бұрын

    Nice visit to yet another randomish destination. Always a pleasure traveling with you. t🛬⛰🚠🚶‍♀

  • @johnward9626
    @johnward96268 ай бұрын

    No failure! Great view from the top.

  • @r.khannaberry246
    @r.khannaberry246 Жыл бұрын

    Gibraltar looked like an amazing place! I would love to travel there someday.

  • @elliotdavies8815
    @elliotdavies8815 Жыл бұрын

    We went to Gibraltar 2 years back and you're right that big cruise ship stays where it is as its a hotel now. The hotel's can be expensive but we stayed in a reasonable Airbnb and we found it was easy to get around by bus and the food wasn't too badly priced.

  • @kudzumoose3861
    @kudzumoose3861 Жыл бұрын

    Ya know, stuff happens. The way you handled the adversity and compensated by revising your plan was marvelous. I think I may have been sitting on a stone wall crying in the heat. I enjoyed your trip and don't think you need to apologize at all. You sure walked a lot. Can't wait for the continuation.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, genuinely means a lot to me

  • @tanyabassett8287
    @tanyabassett82874 ай бұрын

    That view was amazing 😊

  • @cathjollphotography
    @cathjollphotography3 ай бұрын

    Ah the place of my birth. I can't wait to go to Gib again to take more photos :-) Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @janicehopwood9528
    @janicehopwood952810 ай бұрын

    Steve, I've landed on Gib by flying AROUND the Rock, now THAT is an amazing approach. I applaud your efforts. I walked down from the Caves and it was killing. Gibraltar is the place my Scottish ancestors went to and I was there doing research. I love your travels.

  • @patriciagrant5100
    @patriciagrant5100 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Steve.. We visited Gib in the eighties but took a taxi ride up the rock and remember that stunning view and the monkeys!. Great memories.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahh glad to share a familiar place with you! With hindsight I should have done a similar tour!

  • @patriciagrant5100

    @patriciagrant5100

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steve-marsh You did well Steve we totally enjoyed it. You gave anyone who has never been a good look around Gib. Well done.

  • @allanmorton6022
    @allanmorton6022 Жыл бұрын

    Wow Steve, you found a new way to suffer for us. I really feel for you in this video. Plus your normal excellent organisational skills let you down for once! Loved the view of the landing as the scale of the rock is hard to judge. Great cable car ride showing how high it is. Saw some bond locations up the rock though so very worthwhile. Can't wait to see where you go to next. Allan.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Allan! Really lacking a 'plan b' in this one :D

  • @rehehe2023
    @rehehe2023 Жыл бұрын

    Loving your adventures. Everywhere you go makes me want to go there too. Love the monkeys 😂 Cracking view when landing.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed Hamish! Love that landing so much!!

  • @adrianburn7178
    @adrianburn7178 Жыл бұрын

    Great landing. Loved it!

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Adrian!

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 Жыл бұрын

    It was still amusing, and the trip to the top was worth it. I dont fancy meeting those apes face to face, on the tellys good for me. Nice little room. 2x. 👍

  • @robertblechle6365
    @robertblechle6365 Жыл бұрын

    The walk ughhhh. That looks like a brutal haul. Thanks again for the video.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Robert!

  • @belugast
    @belugast Жыл бұрын

    So many scooters in GIB!!! Great video and what an amazing view from top of the rock. :o)

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Darren, up top was the only place you couldn't hear the scooters :)

  • @andrewplummer1682
    @andrewplummer1682 Жыл бұрын

    That was really interesting. Gib is on my hitlist. That room looked great for £25. Look forward to part 2.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Andrew! Well worth a visit, but maybe you’ll get to the places I didn’t! :)

  • @maryrepash352
    @maryrepash352 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry it was a bit of a rough trip Steve...really enjoyed the video though...thanks for all you do to bring us along!! Cheers!

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for that Mary! :)

  • @AccessiblePhotography
    @AccessiblePhotography Жыл бұрын

    Fabulous. I am now going to dig out my pics and video from 1997 and compare the changes to your views. So many high rise buildings now, wow. Fair bit more to see in Gib so a return is a must Steve. That accommodation looked perfect for nipping in and out of Gibraltar. Looking forward to the next video. All the best. Alastair.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alastair! Yeah, as always my limited time and focus on one specific path ended up being my undoing!

  • @vivianhughes9347
    @vivianhughes9347 Жыл бұрын

    Not an "awful video" at all! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Great footage of the landing. I know you were disappointed, but thanks for recording it and showing us around. New to your channel so I have quite a lot of catching up to do! Better than any TV travel shows! Cheers. Vivian

  • @BarneyLeith
    @BarneyLeith Жыл бұрын

    You have my sympathy, Steve. And it wasn't a "terrible" video! It's always interesting to see places that we don't always get the chance to travel to, even if you weren't able to make it to the one place you really wanted to show us. It's a few years now since my wife and I spent a few days with friends in Gib. We were also able to spend some time in their beach house along the Spanish coast and take a trip up to Ronda. But we didn't get to see the Mediterranean steps! Looking forward to the next instalment...

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Barney! I was disappointed at the time, but it was still a fun adventure!

  • @wayneeschbank2895
    @wayneeschbank2895 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve for another great video even if you think it was a pore one for us that have never been to Gibraltar I love it and look forward to the second half soon

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Wayne!

  • @paulbenson3441
    @paulbenson3441 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, best laid plans. Still, you've got a great wee place for the night, £25 is not bad. The one and only time I was at Gibraltar was July 1971. I was on a budget holiday in Morocco for two weeks and we had a day trip to Gibraltar - ferry from Tangiers. We didn't have a lot of time to look round and I was always planned to go again at some time in the future. Well, still waiting to go back. That's really cool waiting at a level crossing and instead of a train, a plane goes by. Thanks for sharing your experience Steve and looking forward to part 2. All the best.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Paul! I remember doing your Tangiers crossing years ago, but Tangiers was just too scary for this young naive lad :D

  • @OtterlyInsane
    @OtterlyInsane Жыл бұрын

    I've spent a lot of time in Gib over the years. There is a much easier walk to the top of the rock from town, up the Union Jack steps. It's also worth going to see the Northern Defences which have been cleared over the last few years, before that they were known as the jungle and your parents would give you hell if they knew you'd been there.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Ach I wish I'd had more time to explore! (and a better idea of how to get where I was wanting to go) I was just following a very rusty memory from an enjoyable trip to the Med Steps :)

  • @Andymac1701A

    @Andymac1701A

    Жыл бұрын

    He's right about the signage though. I think you need to allow a little more time to get your bearings with Gibraltar. There is a lot to see in a very small space, but you are better off asking the locals, or get on a bus and ask the driver, they are fantastic, they know everyone and everything, and the passengers will definitely get involved in helping you.

  • @johnward9626
    @johnward96268 ай бұрын

    Loved it.

  • @michaelsaayman2802
    @michaelsaayman2802 Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always Steve.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Michael!

  • @amtrakharry
    @amtrakharry Жыл бұрын

    That's not a failure in my books Steve . Totally enjoyed the video...:):):)

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot Harry!

  • @fastyaveit
    @fastyaveit11 ай бұрын

    You know that Spain wants Gibraltar because it is attached to Spain, well Spain has enclaves in North Africa that North Africa wants back, but the Spanish say NO! Good video, I enjoyed it

  • @johntownsend3944
    @johntownsend3944 Жыл бұрын

    That’s a fantastic hat you’re wearing in this vlog! Always great content!

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers John :)

  • @LetsMakeaTrip
    @LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

    Nice one Steve, brought back memories of my trip to Gibraltar a few years ago especially Europa Point and the cable car. Btw, we got on at the halfway station and the walk across to the pylon is terrifying! I don’t mind heights, it’s when I look down I get the problem!

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Ohhh that would have been cool! Although the halfway station was closed when I was there (we stopped there but only to change crew)

  • @MrKeefdave
    @MrKeefdave Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Steve, I really enjoyed it. I love Gibraltar but I think it's a bit like Marmite. The marina area is lovely.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Keith! Aye, I know what you mean, but it was all my own fault for not giving it more time or having a Plan B!

  • @kayaker9912
    @kayaker9912 Жыл бұрын

    Awww, so sorry you couldn't go up into the trails, but I love the photos and captions with the Macaques. I love the one who was channeling your disappointment and the one eating the potato chips. We did this trip about 4 yrs ago, went to the top, ate a great lunch at some restaurant there, watching the planes on the runway, which was super cool. I did have a hitchhiker on my backpack, apparently my daughter left something (food) in my side pocket and this big fella jumped on me, no matter how fast I tried to swing/spin myself he never fell off. I bet I am on lots of videos or photos, but will have to make a plug for LLBean's great backpack, not a tear or mark from the macaques claws. Best parts was the meal and of course seeing all the macaques, though walking across a runway like that was pretty darn cool too. Safe travels Steve, here's hoping you can do it again some day!

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing, happy memories :)

  • @roroger2402
    @roroger2402 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Steve, great views.. don't worry about things not going to plan...tomorrow is another story. Cheers.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    So true mate! Cheers :)

  • @brensearsjohnston4411
    @brensearsjohnston441110 ай бұрын

    You may have been disappointed in your day in Gibraltar, but I wasn’t! I have never been there so had no idea about the runway/road situation and truly enjoyed the views from the Top of the Rock. I’d heard of the monkeys but had only seen them in still photos, so cool to see them so close, in video. I’m glad you had a nice weather day! Thanks for traveling and sharing! Greetings from Oklahoma, USA!

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    10 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks so much!

  • @ampersand.
    @ampersand. Жыл бұрын

    It was a lovely video Steve - they always are!

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! :)

  • @marty2872
    @marty2872 Жыл бұрын

    Great tour. Thx.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Marty!

  • @poppyk6182
    @poppyk6182 Жыл бұрын

    These monkeys 🐒 are so funny 😆 like little people sitting eating the crisps 😂

  • @PeterHalil
    @PeterHalil Жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, Well I enjoyed it. I was in Gib a few times during my "Navy Years". And I've stayed at the Lighthouse, during my "Lighthouse Years". Take care, and stay safe

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    No way! I've said it before but I'll say it agin - what a great career! :)

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR Жыл бұрын

    You are so correct, things happen when you travel. Some are good, some not so much. Thanks for sharing.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Very true, at the time I was a bit gutted, but it's all part of the adventure :)

  • @mgraemem
    @mgraemem Жыл бұрын

    Oh, cut that out! We love all of your adventures, even the bad ones. The recent train trip to London and back was particularly droll. :-)

  • @user-qf1vx2wn2w
    @user-qf1vx2wn2w4 ай бұрын

    Nice views matey 👍

  • @elainehowell2836
    @elainehowell2836 Жыл бұрын

    It is a nice place to go and see what Gibraltar cause it is nice and sunny there and having your lunch and the rock is very beautiful to see from a plane and have a nice time

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed Elaine :) I loved the landing and takeoff so much by the way!

  • @martinmalone9181
    @martinmalone9181 Жыл бұрын

    Well, I dont know about you Steve, or anyone else, but I really enjoyed it. Great video,as usual.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Martin, appreciate it!

  • @1954alister
    @1954alister Жыл бұрын

    Please please don't feel so disappointed. Still a fantastic video with great views. Really enjoyed this one

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alister! Disappointed at the time, but still a fun wee adventure!

  • @davidknowles5519
    @davidknowles5519 Жыл бұрын

    Entertaining as always even if it didn’t work out as you planned still enjoyed it

  • @heathertruskinger6214
    @heathertruskinger6214 Жыл бұрын

    I got tired just watching you walk up those hills !🤣 Hi Steve...it twas still a great video, thankyou. So amazing that the runway is straddling both countries. The scenery was pretty cool too !

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    A unique place for sure, thanks for coming along on my not-quite-to-plan adventure :)

  • @heathertruskinger6214

    @heathertruskinger6214

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steve-marsh " not-quite-to-plan" equals surprising and amazing adventures , in my books ... LoL 🤣

  • @michaelbirch8666
    @michaelbirch8666 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely not a disaster from we, the viewers', point of view, although sorry for you that things didn't to go plan. Went to Gibraltar in 2005, thought then that it couldn't be more built up, but looks like I was wrong! Looking forward to the Ceuta video, and regretting that I didn't do it myself when I had the chance. THANK YOU for sharing!

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Michael! Aye, I don't think the construction ever stops there! Ceuta was fun, I hope you like that video despite another 'whistle stop' tour where I don't see very much :D

  • @gchecosse
    @gchecosse Жыл бұрын

    Doing Gibraltar and Ceuta in one trip is a trip I was planning to do myself, so looking forward to seeing how it works out.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers! I wish I'd taken more time, that's my only regret - with the heat I travel slower :D

  • @gchecosse

    @gchecosse

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@steve-marsh tickets booked now for October 23, sadly EasyJet don't go from Edinburgh anymore so we're trekking down to Manchester.

  • @ThePtb1980
    @ThePtb1980 Жыл бұрын

    Lucky you had a quiet flight to be able to swap sides 👍 I recon where you got turned back on your walk up to the steps was the the spot in "The Living Daylights" when Bond is hanging onto the top of a Land Rover that's on fire!

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh I need to go watch this now! Lucky it's movie weather just now...

  • @rong8955
    @rong8955 Жыл бұрын

    No need to apologize my friend. This was a lovely video, well put together, and the vagaries of travel add interest. See you next time.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Aye I guess it all adds to the adventure, but very gutted at the time :D

  • @peterdnreynolds777
    @peterdnreynolds777 Жыл бұрын

    Great vlog as always, hope all is well, take care

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Peter!

  • @Jimsraisedbedgarden
    @Jimsraisedbedgarden Жыл бұрын

    Nothing to be sorry about Steve myself and my wife Pat loved this video as it brought back memories of our visit back to Gibraltar in the 80's ,we were on holiday in Morocco and visited Gib for the day and loved it , anyway good excuse to go back lol 😂

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Aye exactly! Cheers Jim!

  • @jeanetteberesford5028
    @jeanetteberesford5028 Жыл бұрын

    Never seen Gibraltar so now I have it looked a very busy place wish I had your stamina x thanks for showing us theese places x

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jeanette! Not quite as planned but still a fun wee adventure :)

  • @jeanetteberesford5028

    @jeanetteberesford5028

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steve-marsh I really enjoy watching these adventures that you go on Steve I get to see places that I would never see x so thanks

  • @oliver8296
    @oliver8296 Жыл бұрын

    There are online booking bag storage options in Gib, I've used 'radical storage' in Ocean Village area. The bus you took to Europa point actually stops very close to the windmill hill/Jewish cemetery entrance to the nature reserve, which is where you access the med steps. It isn't impossibly far from the cable car station to reach the top of the med steps if you wanted to do it in reverse. That Engineer road closure was catching out locals as well as tourists 😂

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the info Oliver! I need to have a better Plan B in place for next time!

  • @Grangeburn
    @Grangeburn Жыл бұрын

    Great perseverance Steve and in those kind of temperatures. I wouldn't worry too much about having to change your plans as it is something we all have experienced. I can understand your wish to take the steps as the cable car would be too touristy for me. Interesting seeing it was a Denny company who manufactured the post box.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michael! Yeah, the cable car was a bit too busy (and expensive!) for me :D

  • @janinehawkins9565
    @janinehawkins9565 Жыл бұрын

    Been to Gibraltar twice, went up to Pillars of Hercules, by car 😅. Great vlog, great accommodation.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Janine! Glad you enjoyed it. Such a cool place, only sorry I couldn't get to where I'd wanted

  • @stevenhill7614
    @stevenhill76146 ай бұрын

    Review.. Great video coach

  • @johnallan4826
    @johnallan4826 Жыл бұрын

    Never mind Steve, still a very enjoyable video. Love the cable car and the runway cross. £150 is average for London, not bad for £25 Thanks for the rock view on flight

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers John! These things happen eh? On with the next one!

  • @daviemcf
    @daviemcf Жыл бұрын

    The video was fine Steve...it was good to see a bit of Gibraltar. 😊

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers David! I was disappointed not to be able to show you the Mediterranean Steps, but glad I could at least make some kind of video out of it :)

  • @whitespider8523
    @whitespider8523 Жыл бұрын

    I know it wasn't what you wanted, but I really enjoyed rhe video. I was quite pleased you caught the cable car as I was beginning to feel shattered for you. Looking forward to next part.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks, a wee bit of luxury for my poor legs :D

  • @ronnieronaldo889
    @ronnieronaldo889 Жыл бұрын

    I still fancy a wee trip there, but am more excited for the adventure to the next enclave if it’s where am thinking and suggested a while back 😅

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers! I don't see much on the next trip, but am very impressed... :)

  • @charlesmair26
    @charlesmair26 Жыл бұрын

    Steve, don't worry. That view from the top was worth it. Thank you.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Charles!

  • @marciaenzerink1327
    @marciaenzerink1327 Жыл бұрын

    It was great to meet you the other day, hopefully see you again

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    You too Marcia! Thanks for watching my wee videos as well :)

  • @fujifatbike5793
    @fujifatbike5793 Жыл бұрын

    No need for apology big guy! Your videos are always fun, excellent and insightful. The beloved Scottish poet Robert Burns once wrote that, " the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry". Detours can offer different blessing and joy. Thank you 🙏.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah very true! Thanks for that :)

  • @johndare3576
    @johndare3576 Жыл бұрын

    About 20 years ago I used to be a holiday rep and worked for a while in southern Spain. I used to nip across to Gibraltar about once a month to stock up with British food items from Sainsbury’s. I used to leave my car on the Spanish side and walk across because it was so much quicker than going through Spanish border control with a car.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice! I remember going there when I lived in Spain and it was so comforting to be able to buy British food in a British supermarket - a much as I love Spanish food, it's amazing how quickly you miss home!

  • @skyhill4279
    @skyhill4279 Жыл бұрын

    That's typical of the UK too, they wait until you get to the road closure then they tell you the road ahead is closed instead of telling you in good time to allow you to go another route. The roads dept are as thick as mince! Very frustrating! Good video Steve, been to Gib many times and love it.

  • @steve-marsh

    @steve-marsh

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh I was so frustrated at the time :D

  • @Cal1gula666
    @Cal1gula6669 ай бұрын

    This brings back memories of visiting here with my mum. I found out when we got back to Spain, she'd smuggled some cuban cigars out of there.

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