Solo Adventures in Jersey (days 4 and 5)

This morning I got up and organised for another adventure with Leilah and Tallulah.

I walked (hobbled) down to the outdoor swimming pool where Leilah’s husband Rob picked me up and dropped us at the underground German war hospital and tunnels.

The tunnels and hospital were fascinating and told the story of how they came about in the Second World War.

One of the many stretchers used

The hospital

The part that shocked me most was habitants were given 24 hours to decide if they would like to stay in Jersey or leave for England.

As it was an interactive experience I pushed the button to stay and the results in the next room showed that even now it would be a 50/50 result.

Winston Churchill also had a few statements that I photographed…

Followed by this one the following year…

Hmmm…

After a fantastic time down in the tunnels we enjoyed a lovely iced cider (only pint I consumed in Jersey believe it or not!) and a light lunch before a wee wander back down to the coast and along to St Aubin.

Only pint I had in Jersey!

From St Aubin I jumped on the bus back to the ports at St Helier where I found the ferry heading to Elizabeth Castle was about to depart so I quickly jumped aboard.

The ferry was a truck which drives in the sea and it took about 10 minutes to reach the castle. Arriving on the castle grounds I headed up to the highest point to be met with some incredible panoramic views.

As I slowly made my way back down, visiting the many displays on offer I had the chance to watch a musket (muzzle-loaded, smoothbore long gun that appeared in early 16th century Europe, at first as a heavier variant of the arquebus, capable of penetrating heavy armour) being fired..

I awaited the ferry for a lift back to the mainland. Despite there being a walkway which appears when the sea is out I opted for comfort rather than a hobble back!

On dry land I wandered back to my room via the shop for some dinner.

My evening was pretty boring due to not being able to walk one more mile! But I got packed up for heading home the next day, had dinner and chilled out watched a bit of tv before bed.

The next morning Leilah, bless her, picked me up and took me to the airport where I didn’t spend much time before my flight was ready to return me to Edinburgh.

My flight took me over Innerleithen and I got a fantastic view of the Forth Bridges on my descent.

This concludes my trip to Jersey, a place I thoroughly recommend to anyone who enjoys wandering, history, blue sea, golden sand and a very chilled out time!

Til my next adventures…

Peace out!

Snuz 😁