Walking around the island : Alderney and lobster dinner.

The morning started slowly,  as it should when you are on holiday.  A leisurely  breakfast with friends. The day's plans made, discussed and reconsidered.
Tim takes me down to get the bike... there is the challenge of riding it up the hill... I make it to the top without  having to walk.
Trine shows me the shops... particularly the shoe shop, which has the loveliest ballerina flats...nicer than any I  have seen elsewhere! There is also a nice dress shop, where we both find something we like.  It's  Trine's lucky day and the one she chose fits her beautifully...sold!
Meanwhile Tim and Richard have been out on a motorbike. The throb of the engine echos off the stone walls as they return.

The Boys are back in town.

Promises of war time bunkers, forts, gannet colonies and a long walk has us out the door again to make the most of this glorious hot summer day.
It is a long walk and we need a swim ( Tim ) a big bucket of water  ( Darcy ) scones with jam and cream ( me ) and cool drinks all round before tackling the uphill home.
Thinking of you Jan  as we order snails for starters...

Rhiannon  and  Hannah

Daniel and snails 

And would Admiral de Saumarez prefer the french fries or the lobster?

Matthew 

Lobster thermidore.

and dessert...

chocolate fudge brownie