After a wonderful couple of weeks in the Andalucia region of Spain, we traveled to the Island of Guernsey to visit relatives. Our long day began in Marbella Spain with transport to the Malaga airport. We flew to Gatwick Airport in London and then after a long layover flew by Aurigny Airlines to St. Peter Port, Guernsey.

We checked in to the “Old Government House Hotel” right in town. I’ll do a future post on this historic hotel which was once occupied by the Nazis during the occupation in WWII. The whole day my mind was flashing back to my sister. See my post ” A LOVE STORY ON THE ISLAND OF GUERNSEY.“

This is a video of Guernsey and the neighboring islands. You can quickly see why Marla and I love this area so much!

My nephew Steven, pictured on the right, Marla, and brother-in-law Vic. We met Steve’s wife Karen (they came down from Edinburgh) and my niece Suzanne and husband Chris at their favorite Chinese restaurant, China Red.

There was an October chill in the air as we walked to Suzanne and Chris’s home in town.

We loved rediscovering the town on foot On the way to my nieces home.

Steve and his sister Suzanne said, “Let’s do some exploring!” I love how all the Guernsey homes have names (note Rooftops plaque).

Steve drove his rental car for a day of visiting favorite places. I think Steve was very happy to return home and was a little melancholy as I was.

Our first stop was at “Sunset Cottage,” the first home of Patty and Vic when they were first married.

I love old Guernsey buildings! We once were going to buy a small home but the prices were always just too high! There is a “local” price and then a much higher-priced, “Open” market.

Picturesque lanes of Saint Martin’s Parish, one of Guernsey 10 parishes.

Beautiful blooms by the 12th-century parish church of “St. Martin de la Bellouse.”

Early photo of Steve, Suzanne and I next to a granite “Menhir” in from of the church of St. Martin. This was originally a sacred statue carved between 2500 – 1800 BC by early inhabitants on the island. You can tell Steve and Suzanne have grown a bit!

The wind picked up when we stopped to admire the view from Icart Point.

Imagine this spot for soaking in the view, reading, painting, or just celebrating the moment of being alive!

This was one of my iconic personal moments of bliss in 2019!

The sunset over the 13th century Castle Cornet in the harbor of St. Peter Port.

Dinner at Da Nello’s, a longtime favorite of ours.

I went out early to explore some of my parts of St. Peter Port. A million memories filled my head!

Early morning on High Street.

On the old “Commercial Arcade.”

We stopped for scones and cappuccinos at “The Cornish Bakery” on Le Pollet. The view of the castle in the back is wonderful!

An ancient lane off Mill Street.

St. Peter Port has a number of very picturesque stairs like these at “Constitution Steps.” For those with strong knees, there is the fun & quirky Moroccan influenced Hotel Ziggurat and restaurant at the top of the stairs. I’m definitely coming here for drinks on our next visit!

Interesting streets of St. Peter Port, Guernsey.

Market Square was originally built in 1770. The area is full of shops and cafes. On our earliest trips, one of the old buildings here was full of old-style butchers and produce vendors. They had to leave when it was modernized.

My nephew Steve took this wonderful image of the town. Chris, Suzanne’s husband, is an amazing photographer as well!

Our last night’s dinner was at Le Nautique Restaurant. It was so fun to spend time with the family. We all miss my sister Patty so much!

Time to leave this wonderful island so steeped in family memories. We hope to return again soon!

If you would like help planning your own visit to Guernsey and the Channel Islands please contact me.

PHOTOS: Dick Gentry. Photo #27 by Steve Richer. Not to be used without permission.