Hello from the gorgeous Isle of Jersey!
After eight years of exile, I finally made it back to an island that holds an incredibly special place in my heart.
I first visited Jersey back in 2013 and then again in 2015. It’s always felt like a second home for me. Perhaps it’s the family connection to Jersey, or perhaps it’s the fact it’s a simply magical place.
On my first full day, I ticked off something that’s been on my To-Do List for ages: actually going inside Mont Orgueil Castle. I’ve seen the castle loads of times, but this is the first time I’ve ever made it through the doors.
The first thing I saw was a delightful little lizard scuttling across the sun-warmed stones. It was the first of many and I spent quite some time lying on the grass watching them, hoping they’d come a little closer!
There was so much to see and do inside the castle, from a falcon in the courtyard to a trebuchet to fascinating and heart-breaking stories of executed prisoners.
For my second day (today), I wanted to visit the Devil’s Hole. This was another first for me: my first venture up to the north of the island.
After a short, slightly steep walk, I found myself at the Devil’s Hole – and it did not disappoint! The north of the island reminds me very much of the north of Scotland, where I hail from, and the sense of familiarity was very endearing. Jersey’s richly-coloured soil and stone was the only hint I wasn’t on a craggy rock in the Hebrides!
At one stage, it was possible to climb down into the hole itself and explore – but sadly I couldn’t see a way to do that safely. However, just the sound of the surf and the noise of the waves on the rocks was very soothing – and it was well worth the visit.
Tomorrow, I’m hoping to return to some old haunts, like Portelet Bay and La Corbiere.
I will be back at my desk on Monday 18 September, so do reach out before then if you have any copywriting needs and I’ll try to get back to you as soon as I can.
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