Tag Archives: Holiday

It is rather hard to imagine exactly what the life of these soldiers was like. It was a hard life, but in return for serving King and Country they received pay, food, clothes and in some cases a longer mortality … Continue reading →

There was also an exhibition of how the Castle came to be built and the popularity surrounding it in the Centuries gone by. There was originally soldiers stationed at the Castle, complete with no married quarters, simply a blanket hoisted … Continue reading →

The Castle is also home to the archives and Museum of The Royal Jersey Militia Regiment. The museum was fascinating and housed various artefacts and memorabilia.

We had a a late flight back to the South West, which meant that we got an extra day into our holiday. We awoke this morning, with very little to do, apart from breakfast and check out. The packing had … Continue reading →

Jersey Pearl lies on the outskirts of St. Ouen’s Bay, west of St. Helier. It was another blustery day and we decided that we would visit. We had a look at the small exhibition detailing how Pearls are made and … Continue reading →

Sunday’s in Jersey tend to be quieter than back home. The tourist places are open, as are the cafes and restaurants, but most shops are closed. It some ways it reminded me of Sunday’s when I was a child and … Continue reading →