Port of Almeria area. The VTS is fitted with radar on top of the tower. Several shipping companies offer frequent connections with North Africa Port of Almeria The Port of Almeria is a busy ferry-port in Almeria, Spain. The port is located in the center of the city, and serves primarily as a ferry terminal. Crossings to destinations in North Africa take approximately 6 hours (normal ferry to Nador or Melilla). This is a much longer (and more expensive) crossing than the short crossings from Algeciras to Tangier, but it is more convenient for people traveling to the Rif area or Algeria. Almeria
Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey (b. circa 1987) is a white-headed capuchin monkey known for riding a Border Collie at rodeos across the United States. Animal trainer Tommy Lucia purchased Whiplash as a baby from the widow of an animal enthusiast in Miami, Florida. As Lucia raised the young monkey, he introduced him to balancing on a saddle, then to the family's dogs. Over time, the dogs became used to carrying the capuchin. Whiplash has been riding since age two and travels with Kenny Petet, appearing at rodeos in North America and Europe. Since 2004, he has