Some old Roman coins...

Stork

The advantage of living in Spain...we drove down towards Tarifa and saw the ruins of Baelo Claudia. There is a museum so naturally I checked out the coinage. Pretty fun . Saturday we were in Sevilla and walked by the cathedral that has parts of Columbus in a tomb (didn't go inside as we had a dog) and today's adventure was Gibraltar. So, I'm thinking I need to add a Sevilla mint coin, a Roman coin and a Cadiz mint coin to my 'where I've been in the world' collection.









plus an old photo...an abandoned sugar factory with tons of stork nests we drove by:



So, no new coins for me, but I'm starting to plot a new collection


Cathy

bronzemat

Great post & lovely pictures.

coinlieutenant

Cool pics Cathy.

Just sailed through the straits there about two months ago. I had the deck and had to kick old ABE into full gear to outrun one of the high speed ferry's that run between Europe and Africa. I think it surprised them as they are not used to something so big being able to outrun them.

John

Stork

The Tarifa-Tangiers red and white one?

Funny thing is I spent 2 months ON a high speed ferry--only the Military Sealift Command is leasing it, painted it grey and calls it the HSV-2 Swift (High Speed Vessel, personally I consider hsv-2 to be an unmentionable and contagious disease ). We went up and down the coast of West Africa...even 'crossed the line' . The Swift is a little longer and has a few modifications, but really is a converted car ferry!





I can tell you the Swift has a ride NOTHING like a carrier...the nickname is the 'vomit comet'. Apparently I don't get seasick however--never missed a meal.

coinlieutenant

That's the one!! Little ba$tard tried to cut me off after I slowed to all stop for a sailboat coming across from the starboard side, which I had to give way to. Thanks for the pic!

lordmarcovan

Great pix, thanks.

Do I perhaps foresee a new avatar in your future?

worldcoinguy

You bring back good memories. I've had the opportunity to tour at least a dozen cathedrals in Europe, and Sevilla is my absolute favorite. The next time you pass through Sevilla, allow time to explore the interior and climb the Gilalda. The Alcazar across the street is also well worth the time. Have you toured any of the sherry wineries in Jerez de la Frontera yet?