In Gibraltar

Day 40
Distance travelled: 44.5 miles
Time in saddle: 4hrs 10 mins
Overall distance travelled: 3416.4 miles

Brian and Diane stayed at the villa with me last night, which was appreciated. Brian volunteered to take me to the bus station in Motril, on the coast. The bus was pretty simple but it would have been much more difficult if Brian hadn't used his Spanish to get me the tickets. I need to travel to a place called Algeciras, which is across the bay from Gibraltar. We got to the bus station in plenty of time and even managed to have a coffee. Brian has been brilliant and I really appreciate all the help he has given me. I felt quite emotional when we said goodbye at the bus-stop....but typical Brit men...we just said" see you" and went.
The journey to the tip of Spain was quite long but I was fortunate, I had the back seat to myself most of the way and managed to have a sleep. When I arrived in Algeciras I asked a guy in a travel agency if they did ferries to Gibraltar.....he gave me a look that one would give to some one who massacared you children. I don't think they like the idea of Brits ruling a part of their land.
I cycled to Gibraltar, which was about seventeen miles away, but it was a nice ride, if a little hot. It is certainly hotter than in the states. I was doing some filming as I got to the border and a guy called Jesus stopped and had a chat with me.....where was he wen I was in Bethlehem?
he was really nic eguy and offered me free accommodation in a hostel he runs near to Gibraltar. I was tempted but as I had quite a few hours of light left I doubted that I would take him up on his offer.
Gibraltar felt really British, which it is. It felt really nice. I stopped and asked for some fish and chips. the waitress said that they had stopped serving but could ofer me a beer....well it's impolite to refuse so I did. Some Germans came into the cafe and ordered some food, which they got......I called her over and asked what was going on...I got my fish and chips...which wasn't brilliant.
I decide to cycle home so off I went. I received some phone calls from Gary, my twin brother and Brian Calder , my best friend, it was great to hear from them. Brian asked me an obvious question about my sex life....no I've not....bless him. I can't even remember who gets tied up...Brian you are a star and make me laugh so much, cheers for that.
Ste Kept texted me and asked me how much my food cost...I still think he is suffering from the 'French ' experience. Good to be in contact with him though...he brings me back down to earth.
I've stared cycling north along the East coast of Spain. It's going to be hard I know but every yard is nearer home....that will do me.
I am in a Cafe at the moment, because it has an internet but I don't know where I'm going to stay...it looks like the beach, but that's not a problem.
I may have another pint before I got...I think I deserve it.
Speak soon