Guernsey Island

Today we spent the day on Guernsey Island. I thought it was a part of England but found that it isn't. It is its own country but still part of the UK. It was really interesting to learn that the Germans occupied the island for 5 years and took over the freedom of the people, yet some left notes for the citizens telling them good luck after they lost the war.

We were lucky to get a tour guide who grew up on Guernsey and whose father and extended family lived through the occupation. He was able to tell us a lot of stories about their lives.

Guernsey looks French everywhere in its architecture and names around town. It is just a few miles from France.










A bit cool today, but no rain.












Formal night




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Location:Channel Islands