Thanks Floydy, it would be a great place for you and Mrs Floydysaurus to visit. I was talking to a bloke in the hotel that found a well equiped gym down in the town, you’d be well at home here mate…
You know mate, we were actually thinking about a week in either Guernsey or Jersey next year - remember that “time share” thing we have ongoing at the moment? I’ll have to take a look to see which apartments are available from the scheme. I don’t go to gyms on holiday btw…hopefully all the hard work has been done before I get there!
Meanwhile mate, I’m pleased you’re having a great time. Did you go away with the whole family, newly married couple etc? 
Morning Floydy, be nice if you could get an apartment here, it’s so relaxing especially after all those night shifts that you do. The perfect place to unwind. I remember you saying that you don’t train while on holiday. I only run on holiday because I go out very early so it doesn’t impact on our time together, and it’s nice to see different sights. I suppose gym work has to be done through the day when it’s open.
It’s just Mrs Fox and me on this one Floydy, the happy couple are back to work now after using all their holiday entitlement up.
Another cruise ship came sailing past our window this morning Sweetie Pie, so we’ll have a walk down into the harbour later and see what ship she is…
Although it was sunny yesterday there was a cold breeze blowing over the island.
We visited Castle Coronet and the many museums in the castle. One deals with the second world war, another with the history of the castle, and a shipwreck museum, apparently quite a few ships have come to grief in the rocky waters surrounding the island.
Grey cloud fills the sky today with just an occasional glimpse of the sun, and it was a lazy day and a lie in for me, running resumes in the morning…
I’ll look into it mate, thanks. The apartments are available to book from October I believe 
I thought you went on to call me Sweetie Pie for a minute there, Bob lol! Aw shucks!
Hello Foxy. Lovely updates from you. Yes I do love watching cruise ships, I know I am a strange one, I also LOVE trams btw.
I used to watch the cruise ships coming in and out, from my window in Gibraltar. I also lived in Jersey for a year, so I do also know Guernsey as I went there a few times. I guess you know by now that I am a party girl, so Jersey was more appealing to me. Mind you, I am older now so maybe I should visit Guernsey again.
Keep us all updated, we all love this thread.
Sweetie x
Thanks for your lovely comments Sweetie Pie, I shall continue with my reports as long as you want me to…
Haven’t done much discovering over the last couple of days, and the weather hasn’t been up to much, so just daily walks down into St Peter Port for a bit of shopping and some lunch. However, I did walk out to the lighthouse to get this photo of Royal Princess just for you Sweetie Pie…
Another quiet day on the cards today, but first my Sunday run. I woke up well before the alarm went off this morning and at 5:15am was in two minds whether to go back to bed. I decided to go out and do my run, so at 5:30am I was padding down the road to St Peter Port in the slowly lightening sky. I felt a lot better this morning and steamed up the steep climb out of the quiet port.
I also made my mind up to add another mile to this mornings run as I passed the side road to the hotel. About half a mile further on there is a large monument at the top of a small climb, and although my legs were beginning to feel the seven miles, I scampered up the mound and around the monument. As I glanced along the coast back to St Peter Port I noticed another cruise ship berthed out in the bay. That will be todays photo opportunity…Now for some egg and bacon…
Oh thank-you Foxy, she is a beauty.
I do love this diary of your holiday, I think it will be lovely for you to look back on when the gloomy days of winter set in.
Keep posting, many read, but may not post. x
got any more pic of pigeons OGF with duffle bags on preferably??
OGF, wonderful to read the news that you are out and about in Guernsey, making the best of the up and down hills in between more leisurely activities. It must be a grand place, and from the looks of that cruise ship, I am sure you are mastering how to dodge port days. Nice job on your run; I still remember the photos and description of your route from your last visit there. I hope you are able to enjoy the spectacular views along the shoreline, the coastal hike i took in Maui last month reminded me of some of the vistas you shared. Have you seen Mars from your window? Looking forward to more news from your well-earned adventure!
Another day and another ship…I was thinking about Sweetie Pie and just had to rush down to the lighthouse to take this picture of this Celebrity X ship. Unfortunately it just wouldn’t turn to the side so I could read it’s name.
Good to see you back Surfermom, and you are right about avoiding the frenzy of people buzzing around the small harbour when the cruise ships visit, and it’s just impossible to find a seat on the bus…
Ah yes, Mars…With a South facing room overlooking the sea and a massive picture window, the sky has been quite amazing on my regular visits to the toilet during the night, and the compulsory ten minute lean against the window sill in wonderment. As soon as darkness falls Mars rises from the South East and tracks low across the sky finally disappearing in the South East sometime after midnight.
If it’s good training you’re after with some cruel hills Surfermom…This is the place to be…
You are spoiling me Foxy. Lovely pic. I am glad you are having a wonderful time. The weather here has suddenly turned very hot this evening.
I am willing some lovely weather over to you and Mrs Foxy. x
It would be nice if you could send some of that warm weather over here Sweetie Pie, thick fog, about 50 yards visibility and the deep haunting sound of the fog horn greeted me when I woke up this morning. Fortunately it wasn’t a run day so I turned over and went back to sleep…
While out running on my early morning foray (The hotel guests think I’m Mad) I had only gone a couple of miles when I was taken short…:shock:…(too much fruit) fortunately I was close to the toilets at the bottom of the steep hill at the bus station…So I had to stop the watch and make use of the amenities…Consequently this run can not be considered for a best time…
Which is rather a pity, because despite the humidity being outrageous, I ran two minutes faster than on previous occasions…
After breakfast we walked down the same hill and noticed we were being scrutinised by this bad tempered looking mouser…
I do feel sorry for any cruise ship passengers visiting the Island who want to view Hauteville (Victor Hugo’s House) A major tourist attraction…Because this is all they will be faced with…And after a very steep climb up the hill…
A very interesting morning at an auction, the first one I’ve been to. Didn’t buy anything and had to tie Mrs Foxes hands behind her back, but interesting all the same…
On the walk home I came across this mirror, apparently because the roads are very narrow each drive is equipped with one…I thought it would make an interesting photo…
It wouldn’t last ten minutes where I come from…
Thanks for the update Foxy.
Sorry about your sudden pit stop.
That cat looks rather cross!
Typical that tourist attractions are often being renovated. It has happened to me at various places. I just blame my hubby.
Brilliant mirror photo, and you are right, how disappointing for those who wanted to see Hauteville! On one of our times to Russia, St. Basil’s cathedral was shrouded in scaffolding. Very disappointing to the tourists.
I was thinking about you and your wife last night watching The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society on Netflix last night. Worth seeing when you get home.
Nice New Balance Shoes, no chance you will be unseen in those when jogging along the footpaths or hugging the giant hedges on the roadside as you go past.
Thanks as always for taking the time to post about your adventures. Traveling vicariously with you and Mrs. Fox is good fun!
Wed 22nd August…
With just two days left in Guernsey I decided that the coast path had not had enough attention this year, so despite Mrs Foxes protestations I planned a route that I thought would take us until lunchtime to complete, and just as it so happens, our destination would provide the necessary amenities.
The horizon was hidden by a thick bank of mist, but conditions were fine, warm and dry, but it does explain the less than perfect pictures, nevertheless these were some of the views that greeted us around almost every corner and flight of steps…
And finally…The destination…
Thanks Sweetie Pie and Surfermom, and anyone else who has looked in over the last fortnight. The internet connection at this hotel is rubbish, but it’s about the only thing that is…The food has been outstanding, and friends we have met who come back year after year are, as ever, delightful and entertaining, not to mention the ever growing list of new friends who no doubt will be here next year…Reservations have been made for next year already…
They look good to me Foxy.
Only two days left, it has flown by.
Such beautiful scenery Bob, it looks so calm and peaceful there. 
Ooh, you just added some cake.
You devil you.
It gets in gets in your blood Mags, such a beautiful Island with friendly people and virtually no crime…Like England used to be…
Very nice cake Sweetie Pie, kept us going on the long walk home…
Just had a brilliant last run on the Island, I’ll try and post a report later…