Saturday, 14 July 2012

Away South to Guernsey

A weeks holiday in Guernsey. St Peter Port Harbour with the town in the background.

St Peter Port from Castle Cornet.
Victor Hogo's statue in Candy Gardens, St Peter Port. He lived in Guernsey when he was exiled from France. 
The cruise liner Carribean Princess moored off St Peter Port.
Castle Cornet is Guernsey's ancient harbour fortress, which was isolated upon a rocky islet, until the construction of a breakwater and bridge in the 19th century.
The Governor's garden at Castle Cornet.

    
Ferry passing Castle Cornet.
St Martins Church in the parish of the same name.
The remains of Sausmarez windmill in St Martin.
Fermain Bay, where there is a good beach cafe.

Bec du Nez, popular for fishing.
Lihou Island. There is a causeway connecting the island to Guernsey at low tide. 

1 comment:

Sophie said...

What great photos of Guernsey, it's such a beautiful place!