Its been hot & sunny here all week but its a miracle that I actually got here at all. Had a nasty little accident which put me in hosptal -- & then intensive care. Got out of hostpital only two days before flying off to :-
(I asked a few of the local inhabitants if they wouldn`t mind posing for me in a little group & they dutifully obliged
).
Recovering slowly on local ice cream, fresh tomatoes and of course,new potatoes.
Ken.
(I asked a few of the local inhabitants if they wouldn`t mind posing for me in a little group & they dutifully obliged
).Recovering slowly on local ice cream, fresh tomatoes and of course,new potatoes.
Ken.
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by DoctorBeaker » 10 Aug 2008 07:17 amI guess you don't need a "Jersey" on if it's hot and sunny 
I'm glad you were Ok and out of hospital in time for your trip
I'm glad you were Ok and out of hospital in time for your trip
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by Kristof » 10 Aug 2008 09:47 amI would have thought Jersey was a bit tame after your recent exploits Ken. But I guess that as you are recovering from a bout in hospital it is probably just what the doctor ordered.
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by Kattaddorra » 10 Aug 2008 11:29 amHi Ken, glad you are OK now and enjoying the sunshine. You must definately have a Guardian Angel (or 9 lives like a cat has) !
We've missed you.
Katt
We've missed you.
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by Ken » 10 Aug 2008 05:13 pmCheers Katt & Doc. Feeling fine now (apart from the pain! 
) but was only temporarily "released" from hospital & have to go back in soon.
Yes. It struck me as being another bit of good fortune in that the "tamest" of all my travels came at this moment. Had intended to cycle every corner of the Channel Isles but obviously couldn`t.
However --- completed many walks & still found points of interest.
A bit about the islanders much dwelt upon "suffering" under German occupation later but in the meantime a few interesting bits & pieces.
The steam clock at St.Helier :-
Ken.
) but was only temporarily "released" from hospital & have to go back in soon.Kristof wrote:I would have thought Jersey was a bit tame after your recent exploits Ken. But I guess that as you are recovering from a bout in hospital it is probably just what the doctor ordered.
Yes. It struck me as being another bit of good fortune in that the "tamest" of all my travels came at this moment. Had intended to cycle every corner of the Channel Isles but obviously couldn`t.
However --- completed many walks & still found points of interest.
A bit about the islanders much dwelt upon "suffering" under German occupation later but in the meantime a few interesting bits & pieces.
The steam clock at St.Helier :-
Ken.
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by Ken » 11 Aug 2008 09:40 amThe islanders still make much of the "sufferring" under German occupation. Compared to the rest of the U.K. and many other parts of the world , I think they came off rather lightly.
One short bombing raid resulting in 10 deaths. How many in Warsaw,Stalingrad,London or Coventry ?
Before going,I read several detailed accounts of life there during the occupation. Of course there were some shortages & inconveniences but whilst I wouldn`t go as far as using the word "collaboration", it struck me that life was rather cosy compared to the rest of the world involved in WW2.
Nevertheless some of the German fortifications are still worth seeing.
This is the entrance to the war tunnels/underground hostpital:-
Ken.
One short bombing raid resulting in 10 deaths. How many in Warsaw,Stalingrad,London or Coventry ?
Before going,I read several detailed accounts of life there during the occupation. Of course there were some shortages & inconveniences but whilst I wouldn`t go as far as using the word "collaboration", it struck me that life was rather cosy compared to the rest of the world involved in WW2.
Nevertheless some of the German fortifications are still worth seeing.
This is the entrance to the war tunnels/underground hostpital:-
Ken.
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by Benny » 11 Aug 2008 01:07 pmKen wrote:The islanders still make much of the "sufferring" under German occupation. Compared to the rest of the U.K. and many other parts of the world , I think they came off rather lightly.
One short bombing raid resulting in 10 deaths. How many in Warsaw,Stalingrad,London or Coventry ?
Before going,I read several detailed accounts of life there during the occupation. Of course there were some shortages & inconveniences but whilst I wouldn`t go as far as using the word "collaboration", it struck me that life was rather cosy compared to the rest of the world involved in WW2.
Nevertheless some of the German fortifications are still worth seeing.
This is the entrance to the war tunnels/underground hostpital:-
Ken.
I quite agree, Ken. They are far too French for my liking, and we all know how they perfomed in the war.
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by Jopov » 11 Aug 2008 03:00 pmOver the time of the occupation over 4000 people committed offences against the Reich, some minor but quite a lot were downright resitance to the occupation. Over one fifth of the islanders were active against the Germans. We must have some sympathy for BRITISH people who were abandoned by our goverment (who withdrew all of the arms and troops from the islands). As we have never been invaded by aggressors in overwhelming numbers in recent history, we should not be quick to pass judement. Yes there were lots of other atrocities committed elsewhere, but these people, like the rest of Europe lived with a different kind of fear and stress than on the mainland. Twenty Jersey dissadents were sent to concentration camps in Europe, never to return.
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by Michelle » 11 Aug 2008 04:23 pmJopov wrote:Twenty Jersey dissadents were sent to concentration camps in Europe, never to return.
Ken did say compared with other countries.
Half a million Jews were sent to the gas chambers from Poland alone.
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by Jopov » 11 Aug 2008 07:13 pmBefore going,I read several detailed accounts of life there during the occupation. Of course there were some shortages & inconveniences but whilst I wouldn`t go as far as using the word "collaboration", it struck me that life was rather cosy compared to the rest of the world involved in WW2.
I am not defending or arguing anyone's case. I am just making the point that no-one got off lightly in WW2.
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by Ken » 12 Aug 2008 10:26 amSome parts of Jersey are quite beautiful and almost of tropical appearance, particularly in sheltered areas such as this :-
That`s not a garden -- just a sheltered valley out in the sticks. The water authority keep the grass trimmed in order to maintain access to pipework.
Ken.
That`s not a garden -- just a sheltered valley out in the sticks. The water authority keep the grass trimmed in order to maintain access to pipework.
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by Ken » 13 Aug 2008 12:58 pmAnd now, an hour across the water, we find ourselves in Guernsey.
This is the lovely "Little Chapel" built by Brother Deodat of the Order de la Salle :-
Its quite tiny & decorated entirely with sea-shells,pebbles and wedgewood pottery fragments.
Ken.
This is the lovely "Little Chapel" built by Brother Deodat of the Order de la Salle :-
Its quite tiny & decorated entirely with sea-shells,pebbles and wedgewood pottery fragments.
Ken.
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by Daffy » 13 Aug 2008 05:14 pmOnce again Ken, I must thank you for taking the time and trouble to share your travel photos, they are so interesting. I hope that all is well on your visit back to the medics. Daffy
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by Chel » 13 Aug 2008 08:48 pmSpot on as always Ken
Love the places you go to. I'm of to Scotland soon so I will try and get some pic's of home for you's
Chel
Love the places you go to. I'm of to Scotland soon so I will try and get some pic's of home for you's
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by Ken » 17 Aug 2008 11:32 amCheers Chel. There`s still many WW2 remnants of German occupation in Guernsey as well as Jersey :-
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by WillyLad » 18 Aug 2008 05:57 pmVery informative. You seem to have a knack for sussing out the interesting bits of everywhere!
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by Ken » 21 Aug 2008 11:50 amThe sad thing about Guernsey is the decline in its trading fortunes. Several hotels across the island have had to close recently and the tomato industry is in ruins due to the increasing impact of the E.E.C..
The island is littered with redundant greenhouses :-
Spanish tomatoes may be cheaper but they don`t taste the same.
Ken.
The island is littered with redundant greenhouses :-
Spanish tomatoes may be cheaper but they don`t taste the same.
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by Ken » 24 Aug 2008 04:47 pmAnd finally ---- Ken back on his feet again & relaxing in the Guernsey sunshine :-
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by Kattaddorra » 25 Aug 2008 06:43 amThanks again Ken for sharing your travels in words and in pictures.
I've enjoyed 'the journey' with you, as always.
I've enjoyed 'the journey' with you, as always.
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