16 June All settled in

At last we have finished the unpacking and have started to find our way around. Guernsey may only be 24 square miles in size but you can still get lost. Yes seriously, it can be daunting negotiating the narrow lanes with a large truck or bus approaching from the opposite direction. Whoever has the pavement on their side, rides up to allow traffic through -  and beware the pedestrians!
There is this wonderful filter system where everyone politely takes it in turn letting the next car in. It keeps the traffic moving very effectively.

You don't pay for parking in Guernsey but you have to buy the parking clock for £2.00. When you arrive at the car park you set the time on your "clock" and make a mental note to return in  2hrs or 3hrs time accordingly.

 

 I believe the fines are pretty steep if you out stay your time.  We have exchanged our UK licences for those of the Bailiwick and reregistered our car.  Social security numbers have arrived and we have our tax coding. 

Every where you look there are signs of defence systems. Defence against the elements

and defence against potential invaders.

The above photos have a beauty about them. WWW2 didn't have this same
architectural style. The harsh concrete bunkers jar with the beauty of the landscape and the evidence of the "occupation" are everywhere to be seen.  A reminder to how the world can go mad, even in a beautiful spot like Guernsey.