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See the buses...

by belgianchocolate

If you don't come with your own car to Jersey , the buses are an excellent alternative.You should see them , they are so little.Biologically it is so that species that liveon an island almost always are smallerthen their brother on land...And that is exactly the case with the Jersey busses as well. They are quit practical , they cover the complete island.One thing we didn't do was checking the houres.We had no real planning for our visit andjust wondered a bit around.I had a map with me with the bus lines on.The places where they stop are paintedon the street. Nothing there for when it rains , no time tables. So we did had to wait for 1,5houres. Extremely long if you ask me.And the price?I think it is rather expensive.Depends on what you are used to.1,6 pounds for a ride.Another option to see the island are thecommercial hop on hop off busses.They also cover great parts of the islandand...

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It's British

by belgianchocolate

The first thing we noticed from the capital cityis that the island is British. We stayed in France for a week so the contrast was evenbigger. You know that Jersey , Guernsey and thelittle islands are often referred to as the channelislands. That name isn't really correct.They are in the Bay of ST-Malo. And they arelocated much closer to France then theyare to Great Brittain.Still the first thing you see is : Enlish breakfast , have it here..7 pounds only , with...I didn't liked St-Helier too much.It could be a suburb of London.For me , it has no real charm or no big attractions.I prefer the real thing.

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The jersey cow

by belgianchocolate

'The Jersey cow is numerically the second largest breed of dairy cattle in the world. She is renowned worldwide and revered in her home in the Island of Jersey for her beauty, purity and rich, golden, high quality milk.' Borrowed from Jersey.com website.You'll think that India is the only country withholy cows. WRONG! Have a look at the Jersey ladies. They look kind of sweet.They are much smaller then the cows we see around us in the fields. They weretransported all over the world because of theirrich milc. Anyway if you visit Jersey , it is not difficultto find them. They are some sort of unofficialmascot.

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How did I end up at this Island?

by belgianchocolate

Here comes a story.Years ago I was shopping for books...Not looking for anything in particular , justlooking for those great discoveries.I saw this cover with a remarcable animal on it.The title of the book?The aye-aye and I. I knew about the existance the aye-aye and I heard the name of theperson who wrote the book as well.Once I started to read there was no stopping.I don't know if he is a bad writer or if it wasa bad translation. But it was the content ofthe book that spoke to me.It was about this man who wanted to safeanimals on the edge of extinct. The aye-ayeis one of them. He went to find them onMadagascar and took them with him to thezoo to try to breed them.I don't know if that is a good idea.I had a strange feeling about it.It is usefull that at least some people have gotsome experience feeding these animals andkeeping them alive when the situation was getting really tricky.And...

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La Corbière Lighthouse

by Tea4Two

This was the first lighthouse in the British Isles to be built of reinforced concrete in 1874. It is an outstanding landmark and visited by hundreds every year.It is also a spectacular place to watch the sunset and to even watch the ferries go past.

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Elizabeth Castle

by Tea4Two

Built on a rocky islet in the 1590s, the Castle was named after Queen Elizabeth I by Sir Walter Raleigh whilst he was Governor of Jersey. It is reached by a 1,000 meters long causeway. At high tide the causeway is completely submerged but can still be reached by privately operated amphibious DUKW's - an experience not to be missed!

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A Chilling Memorial to World War

by Tea4Two

THE GERMAN OCCUPATION of Jersey during the Second World War lasted almost five years and, like invaders down the centuries before them the occupiers left an indelible mark not just on the Island's history but also on its landscape. The most fascinating example of this is undoubtedly the vast underground hospital created when invasion seemed imminent early in 1944. It takes just a few steps into the German Underground Hospital to realize just what an amazing feat of engineering was achieved by the efforts of a legion of forced labourers marched from every corner of conquered Europe. A chill is apparent within moments of entering the echoing entrance tunnel. This is no fabrication, no theme park fantasy. An absolute MUST to see.

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The Legend Lives

by Tea4Two

The Jersey Experience is a voyage through time which begins on the deck of a Victorian paddle steamer destined for St Helier. During the early part of this journey visitors have the chance to learn about Jersey as it is today; to discover how it relates to Britain both politically and geographically, how the legislature is organised and to learn something of the traditions of the Island. The Living Legend has its own Adventure Golf course and Craft and Shopping Village. Local cuisine can also be sampled in their Jersey Kitchen Restaurant.

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Island Wine

by Tea4Two

La Mare has seven and a half hectares of vineyards for you to stroll around before tasting three of the estate wines during the audio-visual show. You will also discover the traditional art of distilling and oak aging of the famous Jersey Apple Brandy, after which you can enjoy morning coffee/lunch or cream teas in the gardens of the fine 18th century farmhouse, built of the lovely pink granite for which the island is famous.

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La Hougue Bie

by Tea4Two

A Neolithic burial mound, dating back 5,500 years dominates this tranquil site. Following recent excavations, the entrance to the tomb has now been restored to its original glory. A tiny chapel is situated on top of the mound, (Mabon Crypt can be seen in this chapel) and in addition, there are geology and archaeology galleries and a World War Two German bunker. This bunker houses a unique memorial to the memory of the slave-workers in the Channel Islands during the second World War. In the grounds of the museum stands the Neolithic House which is the focus for a number of activities designed to give visitors a better understanding of the day-to-day life of the community that built the burial mound.

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Q:  We are planning a trip to Jersey in October (probably staying at Merton) and plan on staying for a week. Is that two long with... 

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A: Hi, Plenty to do on the island with Jersey Zoo, German hospital and lots of forts to explore. For day trips, the easiest is Guernsey and Sark. You also have trips to... 

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