Our last full day in
Jersey today. Where has the time gone? One more day driving the challenging
roads of the island. You had a lucky escape Marge, we're glad we decided not to
bring you here, Madge has had a few near misses, road junctions and roads in general
have all been testing!
Today we headed to the west of the island, beginning at Ouaisne beach, where rolling waves broke onto a vast sandy beach. A perfect spring sky of blue above made us think of this time last year when we were on the Ile de Re.
The tide on the turn we were keen to drive around the coast to La Corbiere Lighthouse. The immediate area near the lighthouse was peppered with six German fortifications. A little bit over the top we thought. But how lucky were the German soldiers to be billeted on the Channel Islands. We're sure they kept their heads down, and their opinions to themselves with regard to Hitler's actions rather than risk being sent to the Russian front.
La Braye was our
lunchtime stop where we watched neoprene clad surfers brave the cold sea water
and then a drive up and over the cliffs to the 14th century
ruin of Grosnez Castle. The views towards the other islands and along the
coast were stunning. Just the northern most point of the island to stop at and
we would have completed our list of places to visit on Jersey this week. The
view from Sorel Point made us realise why the coastline of Jersey's north coast
was so special. Striking and dramatic. We both agreed that our favourite
day had been Monday when we walked along the coast path over the cliffs to
Rozel, and then back again.
Tomorrow evening, God
willing we'll be home, but only for one night. No rest for Madge, she's off to
visit the family.
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