Hanging out on the Isle of Jersey

    Woke at 5:15, almost three hours before sunrise.  The cafeteria was up and running at six and with the help of my translation app I was able to retrieve my bike for the lock shed.   Never, never, never trusting my google GPS,  I mapped out the route the night before, a straight shot down the road to the ferry terminal.  It was exciting boarding the big catamaran and riding over to a Jersey.  One passport check after another and I was aboard.  Boarding with me, I talked with a coupule and saw another who were riding power assisted bikes. They are the rage for the older folk.  The man's wife was even reticent about riding an electric bike.  I guess it is that or ride alone, I prefer being alone, less complaining.  Once the ferry navigated out of St Malo harbor, it took off for Jersey.  It appeared the ship wasn't moving that fast until I ventured out side onto the deck.  It had to be doing twenty-five  knots or so.  Disembarked, had my passport checked twice again and hit the road for my hotel, The Mornington.  Left side driving and the place was hopping;100,000 population.  Right off I was delighted  to happened upon a bike shop (English spoken) where I was able to get a new tire and put away my spare. They are looking for the right derailleur also. I found the Mornington, settled in and  headed on foot to see the town.  Delicious fish and chips with a beer, cookies and brownies down the road and a good look-see sound.  Where to? With a day bus pass, I boarded the #1 and took the shore road to Gorey Harbor where  I explored
Mont Orgueil castle,.  Originally earthen works well over a thousand years ago and finally
L under King John took shape as a castle.  Countless modification haw been made over the centuries making the castle into a interesting conglomeration of walls, towers
and countless rooms of all shapes and uses. Once on top, I couldy easily see France eighteen miles away.  The seaside village down below was laid back with all the boats grounded at low tide. Took the bus back to town, had a nap and consumed a delicious  diner at a Sri Lankan restaurant. Tomorrow, weather permitting, I will check out the German tunnels and the Elizabeth castle.