Sad to leave Jersey

Well – it’s been a long time since the last post. Leaving Jersey was a wrench – we had such a good time there with relatives, friends and neighbours – and of course the wonderful island itself. DM feels it to be a little small. Well, you would if you came from a property in Western Queensland that was actually larger than the island itself. However he had a great time – enjoyed every minute. As, needless to say, did I.

One last look before the summer is over...

St Malo and the Pink Granite Coast of Brittany

We took the Condor Wavepiercer (made in Hobart) to St Malo. Smooth ride up the sharp end in Club Class with coffee and croissants, after the early start.

We stayed the night right on the esplanade with the waves crashing on the sea wall, just outside the ramparts of the town and wandered through the walled town, gathering our thoughts after the departure from Jersey.

These are pylons driven in to the sand along the sea wall at St Malo

Looks like a tortoise hiding in one of the pylons

Visited my favourite shop there 'La Maison'. 

There is a wonderful fish stall in the middle of town

Then along the North coast of the Cotes D’Armor through little fishing villages like Binic to St Quai-Portrieux.

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The bridge over the tiny port of Binic

The harbour at St Quai-Portrieux

One side for the wealthy... and the other for the not so