More of the history of the occupation
I was staggered to read about the forced evacuation of 2,000 islands to camps within Nazi Germany, their imprisonment and tortuous journeys back after the war had ended. There were lots of posters announcing the rules and regulations about the occupation mainly regarding food from the island’s many farms.
There had been earlier some evacuations of civilians and finally all the British military had left the island. Before the occupation St Peter Port had been bombed before it was declared ‘open’. Then first Nazis arrived at the airfield to begin the occupation.
The museum had a copy of the notes of the discussions for the Nazi surrender detailing how the handover would take place.
Octopus restaurant
After leaving the museum we walked back to the Octopus restaurant. The restaurant was full for dining so instead we sat and had a drink on the terrace.
We could have waited until after 2.30 pm for food but instead we opted to walk back to the High Street and find somewhere to eat there.
Walking to Dix Neuf restaurant
Looking down we could see the tidal swimming pool.
We could see large queues of passengers waiting to go back to the ships as we passed. The streets were very busy despite the number of passengers leaving.
The Dix Neuf restaurant has always been our ‘go to’ place to eat, either for breakfast or lunch when we visit. Today we were not disappointed.
I had fish and chips and Linda had a steak pie. I washed mine down with Liberation Ale. We had time to look around at the sign writing and the decor.
Coffee keeps me busy until it is acceptable to drink wine
I only drink wine when I am happy and when I am sad
Sometimes I drink it when I am alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory.
I trifle with it if I am not hungry and drink it when I am.
Otherwise I never touch it – unless I am thirsty.