Misc II

More misc from recent weeks...



An old quarry between the prison and Beauport...







.. with stunning views...







.. over to Ouaisne and La Cotte, etc.




There used to be a stone carving of a birdlike dinosaur head here glued to this rock, but sadly some pathetic vandals have either stolen it or pushed it over the edge.







Nearby a bunker is used as a clubhouse by the local ham radio club.






A green lizard at Noirmont...








.. closer.







Quick roadside snap of St.Ouen's Pond.




100 or so yachts recently visited to take part in the start of the Tour des Ports de la Manche (tourdesports50.fr)







.. same pic, lightened up a bit.






.. closer.






A misty start from St.Aubin's Bay....






.. eventually. It started long after they said on the radio.

This pic from the avenue...






.. closer.






Looking east from Grosnez Light...







.. the cliffs at Plemont...







.. with Sorel Light in the distance.

Ouaisne

Ouaisne (pronounced "Way-nay") is the eastern side of St.Brelade's Bay. Down the hill there's only one narrow lane for access, and it can be a bit annoying squeezing past the oncoming traffic. This visit was early in the evening on a warm day where the sun was being a bit indifferent, but even so I had to get past 12 cars on the way down, and 9 on the way back up again afterwards!



The Jersey Round Tower (of Martello-ish vintage) on the common...






White doves on red







Green lizards were about...







.. trying to catch whatever warmth they could from the sun.







What was a derelict cafe has now been done up as a trendy cafe with large al fresco terrace...






.. a ruined shot crudely rescued - photo experts are welcome to scoff at the 'noise' (grain) :o)