Guernsey cows, old cottages and Stinky Onions

When the wind is howling there is always something to see along the lanes of Guernsey. Sheltered from the wind, take the time to explore. You never know what you may find around each corner.

Guernsey cows which produce that gorgeous yellow butter. 

Old cottages now used as a cold room or storage shed sharing the space with chestnut trees.

and then at this time of the year there are the beautiful stinky onions everywhere. Pick a bunch

and fry the flowers in batter for lunch.

Yummy. Our Guernsey specialty.

Megalithic Guernsey

Whenever we have visitors from other parts of the world, I always love to show them Guernsey's array of "stonehenge".  Dolmans standing majestically in the fields pointing to the sky. Who put them there and how let alone why?  Hours of speculation and discussion amongst ourselves.  The coup de grace is definitely Le Dehus. 

A burial chamber sounds rather ordinary but this one is spectacular and part of a pretty walk through the windy lanes.

Pity about about the light switches but without them it is rather spooky in the dark!

Race Day

May Bank Holiday when the golfers give way to the punters.  The excitement has been building for weeks.  The post and rails went up, followed by the advertising board. The weather forecast watched with bated breath.  Last year it was a wash out.
Omega Omega led the way out followed by Ballyheigue beautifully groomed with the shamrock emblem glistening on his hind quarters from the clever brushing of his coat.

And they're off......! 

See the shamrock on his rump. Beautiful. A drink of water for second place having lost narrowly to Omega Omega.

What a sight.  Not many racetracks in the world will have the beach and fishing boats 100 meters away. The beer was flowing. Crown and anchor tables set up for those who enjoy a bit of a flutter -
and tomorrow the golfers get their green back again. Until next year.......