Once again the weather today has been pretty awful. Windy and cold and even a few flakes of snow which all put pay to our intentions to go to the park. This morning we went to visit the Guernsey Occupation Museum. I am sure I have blogged about it before as it is such a [...]
Today The Mister and I have been busy. This morning we went to the Jersey War Tunnels and it was absolutely fascinating. The tunnels were built to be an underground hospital but they were never used for this purpose. They have now been converted into a museum telling the story of The Occupation of the [...]
Well it looks like our run of gorgeous sunny weather may have come to an end in Hong Kong. It is about 15 degrees today and overcast. So, today The Mister and I decided to be cultural and we went to visit the Hong Kong Museum of History. This museum opened in 1998 at it’s [...]
After a late start due to the arrival of my sister and her Spawn, because Louise was “bored” and therefore we had to have coffee with her… and the the arrival of my aunt and her grandson, The Mister and I finally got out of the house. We went to The Occupation Museum for a [...]
I have had a blissful week in Guernsey with Peterson although it has been quite strange to be staying in my Gran’s house without her being here. It still feels like her place and the memories are so strongly connected with her that it almost feels disloyal to be having such a lovely time. However, [...]
Auntie Doris One of my big heroines is my Auntie Doris and it is after her that I chose to be named on the Ship of Fools. During our visit to the Occupation Museum yesterday if asked the owner if he had any pictures of her, and whilst he didn’t have any on display, he [...]
WARNING: be prepared for a long blog entry!!! SBW and I have had a lovely day today. I took my Mum to school at some ungodly time this morning so we could use her car and as a result we were able to go out and about and visit some tourist sites. So, first things [...]
Well SBW and I arrived safe and sound in Guernsey on Saturday. The journey was quite frustrating though as it took us over an hour to get through the security at Gatwick – i hope they sort it out soon as it is really getting on my nerves. Yesterday was quite busy with church and [...]