The Island That Stole My Heart

However far away, I will always love you,
However long I stay, I will always love you,
Whatever words I say, I will always love you,
I will always love you

                                              - Love Song, Adele (The Cure)

First I felt the warmth. True, genuine heat that only comes from a big bright sun. Opening one eye, I saw blue, a bright blue sky that stretched on for ever, then green grass, leaves, flowers! As I breathed the fresh air, I heard it…the water, crashing on the rocks and the sand and waves calling me! 

The last eight weeks with all the bells and whistles was yet to give me such an exciting and naturally beautiful playground! Guernsey! I now believe in love at first sight!

When I read "The Guernsey Literacy and Potato Peel Pie Society", I had no idea it would bring me to this small island and that this small island would be my little piece of paradise! 

Guernsey really is amazing!!! It was more than I hoped for, imagined or even dreamed! I didn’t feel like I was alone during the whole time I was there! 

The beach where I stayed, Cobo Bay, was so refreshing! Every night the waves would soothe me to sleep and in the morning the birds' song and waves lapping were a comforting Wake up call. 

I ran along the beach each morning, climbed the rocks, traced patterns in the sand and did lots of exploring! One afternoon I even took my laptop with me and did some writing under the sun while watching the waves!!! 

A beautiful sunset at Cobo Bay! 

The town at St.Peter Port is picturesque and historical. It is full of beautiful river stone buildings and narrow, winding cobblestone paths. You can really imagine what it was like in years past.

While there I did a guided walking tour (Tasty Tours) that allowed me to navigate St. Peter Port and learn the history of the Island. It was really enjoyable and interesting. 

I also visited Castle Cornet… 

(Out the front of the Castle.)

(On the prisoner's path.)

(In a prisoner's cell.)

(The beautiful gardens!)

…the Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery… 

…the Victorian Library ...

…the Fort Gray Ship Wreck Museum… 

…the German Occupation Museum… 

...and the Old Quarter. 

However, they were only half the attractions I wanted to see! 

There was sun, fresh air, beautiful blue water and space here (I even got to wear a t-shirt). 

It made me desperately want to pick up a paintbrush (and I still struggle to colour inside lines.) But there is something so beautiful and wonderful about the place that is inspirational!

The whole place indisputably sang of God’s imagination, creativity and amazing design! Guernsey truly was a blessing from God to me for those three days! And I could not go without THANKING Him and PRAISING Him for it!!!!! 

Now some food… 

A wonderful breakfast. 

Scones and Cream included in our Tasty Walk. 

The New York Burger

 

 Beef, Bacon, Mushroom, Onion Rings and Cheese.

After three wonderful days it was time to leave! As the plane alighted, I took out my map and began to plan my next visit to the Island! 

Suffocating hugs and wet sloppy kisses from me to you,

 Joey!!!!!