| Jersey, one of the Channel Islands in the | | | | cows producing thick, delicious cream. |
| English Channel (in contrast to Jersey, USA), | | | | Farmers fields green with the tops of Jersey |
| is a small yet beautiful island, perfect for | | | | Royals - the finest new potatos around. |
| a short holiday. | | | | Greenhouses filled with flame-red tomatoes. |
| | | | Foxglove-strewn laybys and meadows and the |
| The island itself is as far south as France | | | | deep blue sea. There are also castles and |
| (St. Malo is less than 4 miles away and | | | | fishing-boat filled coves to enjoy. |
| visible on a clear day) and so whilst still | | | | |
| part of the British empire it benefits from | | | | Jersey has a low national speed limit, plenty |
| far better weather. | | | | of narrow tracks and a "no caravan" rule |
| | | | making it a great place to walk or cycle, and |
| This weather means not only an ideal place | | | | an efficient local bus service covers the |
| for camping, beaches and outdoor persuits but | | | | entire island. Exploring this small island is |
| also you will see a profusion of plants and | | | | therefore safe, practical and incredibly good |
| animals not normally seen on mainland | | | | fun. |
| Britain. Most notable is the only British | | | | |
| population of the Green Lizard, often | | | | Other things to see here are the underground |
| nicknamed the Jersey Green Lizard for just | | | | tunnels used by the Nazis during the war (the |
| this very reason. Reaching around a foot | | | | Channel Islands are as far north as the |
| long, and the males possessing a bright blue | | | | invasion got) and the world-famous Durrell |
| throat they are certainly a wonderful (if | | | | Wildlife Preservation Trust (or just "Jersey |
| rare) sight to behold. Red squirrels can | | | | Zoo"!). It was here that a small boy fell |
| still be seen here for the eagle-eyed and | | | | into the gorilla pit many years ago much to |
| dolphins may often be seen during the summer | | | | the shock of his parents. Alive, but scared, |
| months. | | | | rather than being attacked, the boy was |
| | | | watched over and looked after by the gorillas |
| Talking of beaches, whilst the island only | | | | until keepers were able to extract him |
| measures a few miles long there are beaches | | | | safely. |
| for all ocassions. Long, sandy beaches | | | | |
| perfect for surfing, more protected "sun | | | | Personally, I like to camp though there are |
| bather" beaches and wild rocky outcrops | | | | plenty of hotels around (less self catering |
| covered in breeding sea birds. There are even | | | | accomodation though) of an international |
| some caves that only appear at low tide. | | | | standard. Being a tax haven, Jersey boasts |
| | | | rich businessmen, private jets and Ferraris |
| You can arrive by ferry or plane as Jersey is | | | | making it a more British Monaco. English is |
| well served by both a safe port at St. Helier | | | | spoken, they drive on the left and they use |
| or an airport on the west side of the island. | | | | the pound. There is, however, a lovely |
| | | | "French" feel in the style of the houses, |
| Escaping from the attractive but busy main | | | | many French place names and in the excellent |
| town of St. Helier, venture to the northern | | | | quality of food available here - especially |
| half of the island for the "true" Jersey | | | | the seafood. |
| experience. Rolling fields filled with Jersey | | | | |