I can see Africa from my terrace!
This is the view from my terrace looking across the Mediterranean Sea towards the Rif Mountains in northern Morrocco
Yes, I really can see another continent from my house!
This post is my response to the Travel Theme photo challenge – Sunset
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That is a beautiful view! Amazing
Yes, it is, isn´t it?
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Oh my word…aren’t you a lucky girl! Beautiful picture.
If I jump and down and wave – you might see me!
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OK – well that´s a deal then! I´ll post it soon.
Watch this space!
I grew up in a massive province in Canada. One can drive for 14 hours straight and not cover the entire distance. When I moved to the east coast, I was stunned when one trip to the sea resulted in my being able to spot another province from the beach (PEI). I imagine that the same surreal feeling I had then, would be similar to what you experienced (but multiplied by 1000).
I can´t imagine living so far from the sea, Dave. I´ve lived in a coastal area all my life, both back in the UK and now here in southern Spain. I love to see the sea and to walk on the beach or within sight of the water.
It IS quite surreal though to not only be able to spot land across the sea, but know that it is another continent – Africa! Of course, if I drive about three hours west from here to Gibraltar then the tip of Africa is only nine miles away and much clearer to see. Perhaps I´ll post that photo soon.
I would love to see that Marianne
Especially for you, Dave
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Stunning … art for the eyes. Spectacular shot of it.
Thanks, Isadora. The Rif mountains are about 150 miles away, across the Mediterranean Sea – so this is a sight we only see a few times each year, when the atmospheric conditions are perfect.
The few times would be of great satisfaction for me. To be able to see the glorious creation before me would be breathtaking. Enjoy ….
It’s certainly a privilege isn’t it?! I love North Africa too, but it’s too hot to go there now. Over the years I’ve posted a few views across the strait too, on my blog about Andalucía – http://www.andaluciadiary.com
It is indeed! It´s pretty hot here in Andalucía as well, at the moment.
Just had a look at your blog – and I´m loving it! Great photos Andrew.
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Ooh, how exciting, Marianne. Just looking at the photo gets me dreaming of Morocco. Beautiful shot. xxx Ailsa
Hmmm … dreaming of Morocco! Sounds like a book I should write – with lots of photos!
Wow, what an incredible view!
Thanks, Jess.
I guess that all depends on your kid´s bike. Or your kid!
Still – it IS pretty impressive and doesn´t happen in many places in the world. I´m lucky, but I know it.
I guess seeing my kid’s bike from the terrace isn’t near as impressive as seeing a continent.
omg I used to live in africa! then on islands off the coast of them, and its awesome to see other continets and islands from one shore to another. makes the world feel small though!!!
I totally agree. There´s something mystical about it
Hehe and that smidgen on the mountain jumping up and down, waving like crazy – well, that’s not me cause I’m on the Southern end of Africa waving and jumping at that end
Thanks for sharing the lovely photos.
As long as there is someone waving and jumping at either end – then we can all keep in touch, can´t we?
Thanks Marco
But of course – friendliness makes the world go round.
Gorgeous view you have there. How lucky, I’m green with envy:-)
The world is such a beautiful place. The more I travel the more I know that to be true.
Thanks
Wow, not many people have that view!
I´m lucky – and I know it!
Beautiful! On a clear day, just around the corner, we can see Corsica.
That´s fantastic, Jennifer!
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amazing view, you are indeed very lucky
Thanks Ruth – I never take it for granted. Ever.
I remember once many years ago I was hitching from Almeria to Granada and sleeping rough and woke up to see Africa in the distance. I cant remember where we were but we argued whether it was Africa or not and when we asked…yep it was Africa.Amazing! Lucky you!
It´s quite surreal, isn´t it. I never fail to be impressed and count myself very lucky indeed!
That’s great! I like it
It´s always quite special when Africa appears on the horizon.
Cool to see another continent from your place
Yes, I think so too!
Wow, not many people could say (or prove!) that!
No, I guess not!
I´ve been across to Morocco, so I know what it´s like, but I wonder how many people can see it there, tantalizingly close, yet never have the urge/opportunity/means to go?
So near and yet so far.
Wow – what a view
Unusual, isn´t it? I absolutely love it, Jo!
For some reason I now have visions of the setting of your terrace being like an old Clark Gable or similar movie, elegantly coiffed and attired ladies & gents, wandering around with elegant cocktail glasses in one hand and long cigarettes in the other, gazing over foreign lands
And that´s exactly what it´s like – except for the cigarettes, of course!
Beautiful! And how wonderful for you!
Thanks – though I must admit it came as a surprise when a neighbour first pointed it out to me! WOW!
Now that’s a gorgeous view!
I never fail to be excited when I can see it, Meg. It certainly doesn´t happen every day. It´s usually evening time, around sunset, and maybe eight to ten times a year.
Beautiful – and a clever title!
Thanks, much appreciated – but it´s true. I can see Africa from my terrace!