Our engagement anniversary has had me reminiscing all day! And, when my friend Katie posted this photo on Instagram a few weeks ago, my mind went soaring back to our honeymoon travels in England!
Have you read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society? Oh goodness was it ever a wonderful little book. I think there might even be a movie adaptation in the works. I read the book several years ago and thought it was downright delightful. It made me want to visit the Guernsey Islands...
...fast forward a few years later and my soon-to-be-husband and I were talking honeymoon plans! We both wanted to travel to the British Isles. Andrew scheduled the whole trip and a few weeks after our wedding we were off on our European adventure!
The first stop on our trip (after a flight into Heathrow) were the Channel Islands...and Guernsey! THE Guernsey! From that wonderful book! I was SO excited. Guernsey was as charming, darling, and precious as I'd imagined. I didn't want to leave! Andrew and I explored a few historical sites, and then wandered into the downtown area for a cup of coffee. The town was gearing up for a parade later in the week and shop owners and townsfolk were spread around the main street hanging banners and decorations for the parade. It was like something out of a Disney movie. I loved every second of it.
If you ever get the chance to visit Guernsey I hope you'll go! And if you never get to go, read the wonderful little book about the island and its people...a pseudo-traveling adventure! :)
Sounds like such a wonderful trip!! I haven't read the book but I'm adding it to my list of recommendations. Xoxo
ReplyDeleteYes! Sarah, you would love it! Perfect for those subway commutes! :) xoxoxo
DeleteLove this post - Guernsey looks so charming! And I of course loved the book as well! Miss you my fellow book-loving friend!
ReplyDeleteI just knew that would be your kind of book! Guernsey would be your kind of island, too. :) Miss you and love you friend!!! xoxoxo
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