Monkeys in Gibraltar

This weekend we took a day trip to Gibraltar, which is actually a territory of the United Kingdom.  It was a short hour and a half drive from our house to get there and a beautifully sunny day.  We road in what they call a "cable car" up to the top of the Rock of Gibraltar, where the monkeys live.  The cable car is similar to the tram in Albuquerque, only a shorter and less stable ride.  The monkeys were awesome!  Never have either of us seen anything like them.  They are easy to spot and more friendly than you'd like them to be.  Apparently they have become addicted to the sugar and salt in human snacks (could make for a great study) and this is why they attempt to steal bags from you hoping to find some yummy snacks.  They are playful and incredibly acrobatic to watch.

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