@flapiz 9 September 2022

Majestic Cliff and Coastal Walks of Guernsey Part I

"Baonjour" everyone! Nope, it's not a typo and I am not misspelling my French, it is actually the Guernsey way of saying good day originating from the Norman French. I am greeting you in Guernesiais as today we will be talking about one of the best highlights of Guernsey, it's majestic cliff sides and amazing sea views. So grab on your walking boots and prepared to be awed!

***1. Jerbourg Point*** Jerbourg Point, also known as the Jerbourg Peninsular, is considered as Guernsey's most Southeasterly point. On a nice day, you will be able to view Guernsey's neighbouring islands from here. Some highlights here are the Jerbourg Lighthouse and the massive German bunker built during the World War II since it is quite a strategic location.

It is a lot of ups and downs and the terrain can be a bit thorny depending on the season. But as a consolation prize, if you ever feel peckish you can have amazing cakes at Jerbourg Hotel nearby after your walk.

I was lucky enough to be able to wake up early once to see the sunrise here. It was magical! For me, that is the best time to visit. But if you are a stargazer then you might want to beg to differ. The night sky should be beautiful here too as Guernsey does not have a lot of light pollution thus making the stars more visible.

***2. Petit Port*** This one is a personal favourite of mine as its fine white sands remind me so much of my home, Bohol. Mostly, the beaches and seas here in the UK are comprised of pebbles and rocks and are a bit too painful to walk on.

This beach is accessible only through 270 steep steps from the above cliff and is definitely not a beach for the lazy! Because of the challenging access, this beach is most of the times empty which makes you feel like you own it.

***3. Moulin Huet*** Moulin Huet is part of the Parish of St. Martin and is known to have inspired fifteen of Renaissance painter, Peirre-AugusteRenoir's artworks. I mean why not? It's turquoise waters and rock formations are certainly remarkable!

My friend Ermy and I used to swim here a lot too because it is quite close to where we lived. But I don't really like the rocks as it is painful. To me this place is better to watch the tempest of the sea rather than to swim in.

There are so many more places to explore in Guernsey. I just couldn't write them all in a day! I'll write about them on my next posts. "À la perchoine" is a lovely saying in Guernsey-patois which means '**until next time**' or 'until we meet again'. Laters!