My Jersey Life

I came to this little island for work and I haven’t left yet! Loving island life.

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Wonderful views of Ouaisné and St Brélade’s Bay from Portlet Common. It’s officially the middle of the year and I haven’t even been in the sea yet - that al changes tomorrow with the start of @30baysin30daysjersey! I think it’s going to be a bit of a shock to get in the water this year and it still doesn’t feel warm enough out there….. it is supposed to be a challenge though! I will be collecting sponsorship money again this year if anyone is feeling generous, supporting Jersey Hospice Care and The National Trust for Jersey, there’s a link in my bio. Wish me luck! . . . . . #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #jersey #30baysin30days #30baysin30daysjersey #heregoes #seaswimming #ouaisne #stbreladesbay #parishofstbrelade #stbrelade #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak #portlet #coastalviews #britishisles #englishchannel #channelislands #lamanche @jerseyhospicecare @nationaltrustforjersey (at Saint Brélade, Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQv-kaErGKS/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Colours of the coast A wonderful display of heather and birds-foot trefoil up at Plémont Common. I couldn’t stop taking photos of it. It was buzzing with bees too. The rain you can see on the horizon did get us in the end though! . . . . . #jerseyci #jersey #jerseychannelislands #plemont #headland #stbrelade #heather #birdsfoottrefoil #wildflowers #coloursofsummer #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak #rainonthehorizon #rainclouds #summerrain #june #summertime #sundaywalks (at Saint Brélade, Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtaPESLjHG/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Bonne Nuit view from the sea This is a different perspective for me - we went out on a North Coast Rib Boat Tour with @islandribvoyages on Sunday morning. Thankfully the rain held off for the duration and the sun even popped out for a short while. The rock in the foreground with the flag is Cheval Rock (Horse Rock). In the last week someone has erected a flag with a horse on the top on the rock. Does anyone know who has done this and why? Thanks to Mario the skipper, always full of useful information and random facts! If you’re looking for a different view of the island, a rib bit tour is the way to go. . . . . . #jerseyci #jersey #jerseychannelislands #bonnenuit #bonnenuitharbour #northcoast #ribboat #rib #chevalrock #jerseyflag #jersey🇯🇪 #daysout #localtourist #lovewhereyoulive #supportlocal #islandribvoyages #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak #june #summertime #viewfromtheboat #viewfromthesea #englishchannel #lamanche (at Bonne Nuit) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQqwwTxrN5J/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Beach BBQ day! We are determined to barbecue despite the clouds that are now looming and the boyf is now wearing two jumpers! . . . . . #jerseyci #jersey #jerseychannelislands #grouville #stmartin #royalbayofgrouville #beachbarbecue #beachbbq #june #summertime #longbeach #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak (at Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWaTwHr7Rz/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Back when it was still sunny, General Don looking out from Parade Gardens. But why have a statue of him? And who is he? General Don was going one of Jersey’s Lieutenant Governors (1806-1814) and he built 18 of Jersey’s major roads, ones we still use today including many of the Grandes Routes. He also laid the foundation stone of Fort Regent. You’ll see several references to him around town: Don Road and General Don Apartments to name two. . . . . . #jerseyci #jersey #jerseychannelislands #jerseyhistory #historyallaroundus #generaldon #19thchistory #19thcentury #statue #park #tulips #sthelier #paradegardens #blueskies #whatyouseewhenyouwalk #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak #theislandwiki https://www.instagram.com/p/CQTtPe8LaQ9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Cute cottage, Kent There are so many lovely little cottages in Kent, although I’d love to live in one I know it would be horribly impractical. The reason I know this is because I already live in a tiny impractical cottage in Jersey! Maybe I should grow some roses over the door though….. . . . . . #kent #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #jersey #visitkent #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #cottage #cottagelife #countryliving #kentlife #cutecottages #rosesaroundthedoor (at Westerham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQEPhqzrcZl/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Not Jersey but sort of Jersey….. We are in Kent visiting my family for the first time in about 18 months. Popped into National Trust place Knole Park and look what we found! A whole range of items by Jersey’s own @laurenradleydesign! The lady in the shop said they’re very popular with American tourists. There was also an old map of the Channel Islands tucked away in a corner. Whoever you go - there’s always a reminder of home 😊 . . . . . #jerseyci #jersey #jerseychannelislands #localartist #homefromhome #kent #nationaltrust #nationaltrustforjersey #familytime #firstpostcovidtrip #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #visitkent #thewealdofkent #gardenofengland #sevenoaks #knolepark #deer #deerpark #june #summertime (at Knole - National Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQBtd3PL5PO/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Gorey We had a lovely long late lunch at the Jersey Crab Shack today followed by a walk along the beach. The Jersey flag planted in begonias won’t look right until the plants have flowered white but it’s a nice bit of civic planting. I’m not even sure if this part of the road is technically Grouville or St Martin - the harbour is actually in the parish of St Martin although Gorey village is in Grouville. The steep côtil behind I will forever call the Lidl côtil as it is where the advert was filmed 😂😂 #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #jersey #islandlife #beachlife #civicplanting #jerseyflag #publicgarden #stmartin #grouville #takethatgrouville #goreyharbour #gorey #weekend #longlunch #june #summertime #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak (at Gorey, Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPyaDNTLMJu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Archirondel Hottest day of the year so far with temperatures up in the 20s (centigrade) and I’ve been at work - boo! Days like this make me want to jump into the sea for a swim, I haven’t been in yet this year. I was hoping to start swimming in April/May but the weather really was not cooperating. For some reason this evening I booked myself a session at the gym!? Summer seems to have arrived very suddenly and it’s wonderful! . . . . . #jersey #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #archirondel #archirondelbeach #beachesofinstagram #beach #islandlife #islandvibes #june #summertime #seaswimming #visitjerseyci #visitjersey #theislandbreak #iwishididnthavetowork #lovesummer #sunnyskies (at Archirondel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPlUwU-Lw_r/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Sunset in St Peter’s What a great sunset last night. . . . . . . #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #jersey #sunset #westisbest #sunsetview #betweenthetrees #stpeter #parishofstpeter #saturdaynight #may #summertime #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak (at Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPgYqxar_NS/?utm_medium=tumblr

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West coast views. It’s a bank holiday weekend and all of a sudden it feels like summer has arrived. The wind has dropped, the rain has stopped and it turns out - it’s actually quite warm! There’s a distinct change in everyone’s clothing at work - I’m in sandals for the first time this year! At last! I’m we’re off to the rugby tomorrow to watch the Jersey Reds play the Cornish Pirates (I have split loyalties as I have family in Cornwall). What are your weekend plans? . . . . . #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #jersey #westcoast #westisbest #gorse #wildwest #summerwalks #walkingthemiles #walk1000miles #summertime #may #lovewhereyoulive #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak #islandlife (at St Ouen’s Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPbSR0DL7eM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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La Corbière Managed to get a quick photo in between rain showers! The stormy weather is making the sea the most amazing turquoise blue at the moment. The flower is hottentot fig that grows all over the cliffs, especially on the south coast. It is an invasive non-native species that arrived in Britain in the 17th century and was recorded as wild in the 19th century (so when you see it all over the cliffs in Poldark, that is not historically accurate!). It is originally from South Africa, where it is native. There is a campaign of clearing it on the cliffs in Jersey and whilst I understand it is necessary to support the local biodiversity, it’s one of the invasive species I quite like because when it flowers it makes the cliffs turn pink or yellow or orange. . . . . . #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #jersey #hottentot #hottentotfig #invasivespecies #southcoast #cliffpath #lacorbière #lighthouse #saturday #may #summertime #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak #lovewhereyoulive #betweenthestorms #whereissummer #cliffviews #islandviews (at Corbiere Causeway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPQx7eJrmPR/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Another of my purchases from the St Aubin Genuine Jersey Market - this lovely bee print. I love being able to meet the artists and makers in Jersey and Georgie was lovely. @artbygeorgiec . . . . . #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #jersey #jersey🇯🇪 #meetthemaker #jerseyartists #staubin #genuinejersey #genuinejerseymarket #locallyproduced #buylocal #supportlocal #supportinglocalartists #thelettere #initials #beeprint #bees #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak #visitjersey🇯🇪 #whatsonmymantelpiece #lovewhereyoulive (at Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPOP2EfrHbA/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Super windy today in Jersey! Winds are up to force 6-7, which is really strong and I would say unseasonable for this time of year. Summer doesn’t really feel as though it’s got going yet, temperatures are only around 14-15C and the winds have been cold. This little video of St Aubin’s Bay gives you an idea of exactly how windy it is! Come on summer! . . . . . #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #jersey #staubinsbay #elizabethcastle #windyday #islandlife #highwinds #windy #holdontoyourhat #badhairday #windswept #baffled #comeonsummer #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak #summertime #may #friday (at Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJAXHXggY6/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Le Petit Train outside St Brelade Parish Hall at the Genuine Jersey Market. Two points to note about today... 1. I *may* have spent some money on some nice bits for myself 😊 2. Although the train is not what I would call a real train (there are no trains in Jersey), the boyf does like to point out to me that the definition of a train is the bit that is pulled along behind not the engine so this does technically qualify as a train. I’m not convinced myself! . . . . . #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #jersey #genuinejersey #genuinejerseyart #genuinejerseyproduce #stbrelade #parishhall #shoplocal #buylocal #supportlocal #petittrain #lapetittrain #notarealtrain #may #earlysummer #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak #sunshine #saturdayshopping #saturday #vibrantjersey #nicethings (at Saint Aubin, Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO53Y6grcMe/?igshid=1kecawz60f17c

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Friday vibes out west Short stroll along an almost deserted St Ouen’s Bay and a drink and some cheesy chips at the Splash. Happy Friday everyone! . . . . . #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #jersey #stouensbay #stouen #parishofstpeter #blueskies #bigskies #may #earlysummer #beer #fridaybeer #cheesychips #watersplash #beachvibes #westisbest #beachlife #islandlife #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak #sandytoes (at St Ouen’s Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO3FXVrLavQ/?igshid=15repps1rpj19

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Mont Orgueil Had a little wander around the castle today (a grockle day where we do touristy things) and practically had the place to ourselves. The staff were saying that the number of visitors has dropped by around 75% of what they are used to at this time of year and it doesn’t look as though this season is going to be much better. I hope when tourists are allowed to travel we see an increase in visitors to the island, our tourist and hospitality industries need it desperately. . . . . . #jerseyci #jerseychannelislands #jersey #montorgueil #montorgueilcastle #castlegarden #fortress #history #visitjersey #visitjerseyci #theislandbreak #historyallaroundus #visitlocal #localtourist #grockleday #supportlocal #blueskies #may #earlysummertime #monday (at Mont Orgueil) https://www.instagram.com/p/COs0fVyLTdP/?igshid=1hxqxviw76i9g