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Gorey on a grey day

February 13, 2016

Last Sunday after much dithering we finally headed out for a walk. It was a stormy day and a red warning was in force for storms that were due to hit the following day. In the end we decided to head towards Gorey which is to the east of the island. On a clear day you can see across to France. On Sunday we found that there was no chance of seeing the French coastline as it was obliterated by mist.

 

Ignoring the howling winds we headed towards the beach where we admired the view of Mount Orgueil castle dominating the skyline.

 

 

Gorey has a glorious beach with a wide expanse of sandย that is often devoid of people even in the summer months. Above you can just about make out the pretty houses on the quay side which houses many restaurants that serve up delicious food and the best of the local produce. It really is a foodie haven.

 

 

We watched the little fishing boats being thrown around by the waves and the seagulls swooping in looking for dinner.

 

We then had fun flinging rocks into the sea and watching them being swallowed up by the huge waves. Eventually the wind started to make our ears ache so we sought shelter in the village, bypassing the park to search for warm cups of tea and cake.

The sky was getting greyer by the second and we started to fear that we were going to get caught in a down pour. Undeterred we pressed forward.

 

In the gloom this yellow shop with its sweet message warmed up our hearts! Youngest had decided that sweets were now the order of the day so we continued walking through the village, admiring the pretty shops as we went.

 

 

Then we felt big plops of rain starting to fall so we quickly retreated to the village shop where we bought goodies to enjoy in the car.

 

 

Our hands firmly grasping our treats we ran back to the car.

 

Reaching the car just in time as the rain started to fall down in great torrents. We sat in the car eating our treats, drinking tea and listening to the sound of the rain hitting the car roof.

If you are ever in Jersey then I urge you to visit Gorey it really is a pretty village with an amazing beach, pretty shops and fabulous restaurants. You can’t help but fall in love with the place and there is much to be enjoyed, whatever the weather.

Whatever the weather linky

You Baby Me Mummy

Travel Monkey

Country Kids from Coombe Mill Family Farm Holidays Cornwall

 

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  1. Rebecca | AAUBlog says

    February 13, 2016 at 10:04 am

    this does look like such a pretty village – even in the grim weather! ๐Ÿ™‚ I’d love to visit Jersey, my parents went there a lot before they had me

    • islandliving365 says

      February 13, 2016 at 10:08 am

      It really is a lovely place to live, we are very lucky ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Mary @ Over 40 and a Mum to One says

    February 13, 2016 at 11:11 am

    Even on a dull grey day you can see it’s a lovely place to visit, that castle would be calling me #CountryKids

    • islandliving365 says

      February 13, 2016 at 5:08 pm

      The castle is an amazing place to visit! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. afamilydayout says

    February 14, 2016 at 9:03 am

    We holidayed in Jersey in 2012 and I remember visiting Gorey on a very different sunny summer’s day! Nice to see it looking a little wilder (although I do prefer the sun!) #countrykids

    • islandliving365 says

      February 14, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      Yes, I think we prefer the beach on a sunny day too ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. MummyTravels says

    February 14, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    I do love a windswept blustery beach – looks so dramatic with the clouds too. I’d love to visit Jersey one day, so will definitely add that to my list! #countrykids

    • islandliving365 says

      February 14, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      Jersey is a great place to visit with kids, loads of beaches and restaurants that are very child friendly ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Coombe Mill says

    February 14, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Sounds like your visit was very well timed and you made it back to the car to enjoy your treat just in time. I’ve just seen Chelsea Mamma is there or was there based on her silent Sunday photo this week, I recognized the view immediately. It does look a lovely place to visit, I bet it is mobbed in summer, I think I’d rather the quiet and your stormy day. Thank you for sharing with me on #CountryKids.

    • islandliving365 says

      February 14, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      It really is a lovely place to visit, lots of lovely walks that you can do to and the best garden centre round the corner which serves the most amazing cakes in HUGE portions. What is not to love. I will have to go at look at Chelsea Mamma’s blog now ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Lydia C. Lee says

    February 15, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Love your red hood on the bleak beach…great photo

    • islandliving365 says

      February 15, 2016 at 8:13 am

      Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Tanja says

    February 15, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    looks like a nice place despite the weather! #monday escapes

    • islandliving365 says

      February 15, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      Thanks, it really is a lovely place ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. traceycwilliams says

    February 15, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    I have never visited Jersey but the little town looks so pretty even in the howling wind and rain. Sometimes its nice to wrap up warm and head to the beach and I think you earned your treats #Mondayescapes

    • islandliving365 says

      February 15, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Jersey is a really pretty, lovely small island ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. dearmummyblog says

    February 17, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Gorey looks very pretty! You were brave to visit on a red weather warning! The coastline looks battered with all the choppy waves and the wind moving your coats in the photos. Great set of piccys! #PointShoot

    • islandliving365 says

      February 17, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚ x

  10. Wander Mum says

    February 17, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    You are so brave for getting on the beach on a wintery, grey day but you were rewarded with some fantastic scenes…. love your pictures of all the birds against the backdrop of the castle. Gorey looks like a really pretty place #whatevertheweather

    • islandliving365 says

      February 17, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks, Gorey really is a lovely place. I would love to be able to buy a house there ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. erinalice says

    February 17, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    Looks like a great day despite the rain. I’ve never been to Jersey but I’d love to visit – the town is lovely!

    • islandliving365 says

      February 17, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      It is a fab place to visit with family ๐Ÿ™‚

  12. Louise says

    February 17, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    What a lovely place to explore – I would love to visit the castle and the village sounds like an interesting place to explore too. I’ve only ever visited Jersey once (a very brief stop en route to and from Sark) but it’s somewhere I’d like to go back to and spend some time exploring.

  13. fifi + hop says

    February 18, 2016 at 12:08 am

    I love beach towns during the winter..there is something so dramatic about the setting and feel. Looks beautiful, especially with that magnificent castle! #mondayescapes

  14. darwinontherocks says

    February 21, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Too bad for the weather but it looks lovely !

  15. You Baby Me Mummy (@YouBabyMeMummy) says

    February 21, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    I love the beach in winter even more so than summer. It sounds like a great day, even if it was a bit weathery! Thanks for linking up to #PointShoot x

  16. Jenny Eaves says

    February 21, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    We’ll done for missing the torrential rain, the sky definitely looks a bit foreboding! I bet the beach is beautiful on a sunny summers day with the castle rising up behind. Love looking at all the cute shops too, will have to remember Gorey if we ever visit Jersey. Maybe one day!
    Thanks so much for linking up to #Whatevertheweather ๐Ÿ™‚ x

  17. chloelifeunexpected says

    February 21, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    Wow it’s such a stunning place, and such good timing missing the rain. The castle looks so cool. I’ve always wanted to go to Jersey, I’ve always heard great things. Thank you for sharing with #whatevertheweather xx

  18. mytravelmonkey says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    Beautiful shots – I don’t think you can beat a bracing walk by the seaside and Gorey looks stunning. I’ve always wanted to go to Jersey, it’s definitely high on my list of explores! Thanks for linking up with #MondayEscapes

  19. rosemaylily2014 says

    February 25, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    I’ve never been to the Channel Islands but Gorey looks such a pretty village. I love bracing walks by the sea (have to wait for the winter storms here as am in Perth Western Australia so reverse seasons). The shops are so quaint too – love the sewing machine and the gorgeous hats! Rosemary Le Chic En Rose #MondayEscapes

    • islandliving365 says

      February 25, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      Thanks, the channel islands are a really pretty place to visit, if you are ever over this way ๐Ÿ™‚ x

      • rosemaylily2014 says

        February 25, 2016 at 1:17 pm

        Yes my husband had several family holidays there as a child (his family lives in the West Country). We are always so busy catching up with relatives when we’re over in the UK but would love to get over to the Channel Islands one day ๐Ÿ™‚

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