We have found out that this week Guernsey are hosts for the Island Games which are held every two years in which 24 International Island communities take part in 18 different sports. Today there is Mountain bike racing, golf, sailing, archery, basketball, athletics and swimming. The sports complex was about 20mins walk from the marina, which also housed the swimming pool where competition was in full swing.
Menorca were playing the Isle of Man at basketball so we watched that. Menorca were the better team by far, and in fact they went on to win gold in the competition.
Another bonus, for the duration of the games, was free travel on all buses, When we had finished watching the basketball, we hopped on a number ninety one which takes you on a round trip of the island. Off the rugged north west coast, the sea was raging and we were glad to be on dry land.
An evening meal at “Sorrento” Italian restaurant completed our day.
Day 2 Sark
We had booked a ferry for a days visit to Sark
Sark has high cliffs all round and when you arrive the only way is up, fortunately there are carriages drawn by tractors waiting to take you up the 100m climb. (At a small price).
As we only had a few hours we elected to take a horse drawn carriage tour of the island which saved our legs somewhat. There being no transport on the island other than tractors, horses and bikes, even electric bikes were banned for a while but have now entered the way of life here. There is a 10MPH limit all over the island.
The Sark chocolate shop much like our own Chococo but on a smaller scale. They also served Guernsey Ice cream, super creamy and now currently No1 in our best ice cream list.
Once back on Guernsey we had an early dinner before going to bed at 8:30pm. The weather forecast had changed, and Thursday is really the only option left for this week. It is going to be a very early start of 3:30am.
4 Kidneys and a Wonky Leg 