You're right Sara, it was/is busy at work especially as it is the end of the month and, as usual, the bosses remember about things to be done which have been overlooked for the entire month. It's been a bit hell-ish for me after such a wonderful holiday with lots and lots of relaxation and rest and fun and being a spoiled princess.
I guess I'm suffering from post-Jersey depression - I don't feel like doing anything but daydream, live in my memories and play with my new crafting toys and books and supplies.

In my absence, my brother only added to the mess I left at home, so the first 2-3 days after coming back I had to "settle" into housework and shopping - our fridge was almost au-naturel .

The old bat is the kindest, sweetest, most generous and the most young looking person I've ever met in my 47 years of life. She is so very thoughful and always paying attention to everything about her guests so she can provide them with the best and with what they like.

There were yummy chocolates, shortbread, sugared almonds and a big bouquet of carnations welcoming me into my bedroom. Then there was a huge jar of decaf instant coffee and many many biscuits and treats and stuff.

And there were also many many fantastic birthday gifts from you all, the most wonderful friends one can ever get. I am truly blessed and I am aware I don't really deserve it.

Jersey is such a great place and so different from where I live. There is green and blue everywhere - lots of vegetation and blue skies and, of course, the ocean which is blue and green at the same time.
In Bucharest everything is mostly grey - too much concrete and polluted air which makes the sky look grey too.

The pace of life is different - people are never in a big hurry, you don't hear angry car horns every 20 seconds, the drivers don't rush and they are always so polite with one another.

Everyday we would see rabbits or geese or horses. No stray dogs or cats - Bucharest is filled with them poor souls.

Public toilets are everywhere! And they are clean and intact.

We've visited a lot of gorgeous places - The Orchid Foundation, The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (Zoo), The Jersey Museum with the Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Exhibition, Hamptonne - the museum of country life, Jersey War Tunnels - an extraordinary experience, walking through underground tunnels where once in a while they drop a bomb on you (courtesy of the inside sound system ).

Sue was my chauffeur every day, helping me see all parts of Jersey. I LOVE it! If I ever become a movie star or any sort of big celebrity with huge amounts of money, I'll never buy a house in LA, Monaco, St. Tropez or any famous location. I would buy a house in Jersey, overlooking the ocean.

So, to summarize, each and every minute of my holiday was an adventure for me, seeing new places, watching nice shows on TV, having a chauffeur, eating lamb whenever I pleased, being 10 minutes away from the beach, etc. Oh, and I should not forget being hugged by a gorgeous policeman .

St Malo was great mostly because we met with Santana2002 . We chatted so much that we didn't see too much of the town so I only have a few photos from there. Will post one in the Photos Forum .

I've managed to upload most of my photos in a Photobucket Album so if you want to, you can have a look . [a lot of photos were taken while in the car]

Awww! Mada, you made me feel I was there again! I knew you would love it there. Thanks for a super description. You had the fun I knew you would!I am really looking forward to the photos now. I am sorry you had such a "back to earth" homecoming though, and I hope the memories help.

Denni, you're soooooo lucky - I would love to visit Jersey one day. I am sure Sue was the perfect host, and I only wish I had the opportunity to meet you both

Oh, I had lots of fun for sure. Here we were, visiting the Jersey Museum which features an old home from don't know which century belonging to some notabilities and I took photos of bedpans and Sue photographed the wallpapers to be used on handmade cards .
I took so many photos from the car, while driving through Jersey, because my brother, who works in traffic signaling, wished to see how traffic lights were positioned and used.

I'm not a good tourist. When in a foreign place I'm always interested in small crazy things and overlook the big scenery or the important landmarks.

Jane, it would have been great to have the opportunity to meet. We are all still young and who knows? Maybe the future has some nice surprises for all of us .
You're closer to Jersey than I am, so if you ever get a chance to spend at least a weekend in there, just do it. You won't regret it, I'm sure.

As you can see Mada had a dip in the sea, well a paddle at any rate.

That was one of the greatest moments I've had in Jersey. Thank you Sue for making it possible.

My next door neighbour was delighted with the tub of ice cream and all the leftover biscuits, I didn't even get to taste one of the shortbread which had chocolate pieces - I dare not open them, too tempting. I gave her the vegetables too.

Oh how great to hear from you again, Mada, though it's awful to return to a weekful of hassles and pressure

I love your photos, and Jersey looks fantastic! The sea view shots are brilliant. I'll have to hop across the channel one of these days. When's your next visitor, Sue? I'll surprise them by turning up on your doorstep

I spluttered with laughter when I read you had been photographing bedpans and traffic lights! Honestly! I didn't even smell a hint of that handsome copper you cuddled, now I wonder why that is? Keeping him to yourself, is it?

I am so glad you had such fun but then I knew you would.
Of course you deserved to be treated like a Princess.
I am sure if the tables were turned and Sue was to visit you, you would treat her like a Princess too.
I loved all the photo's and it looked like you had decent weather while you were there.
That street in St.Malo looks like fun.
I am glad you have special memories to get you through the dreary days of work.
Maybe someday you can visit Canada or other places where FT members live.
Glad you had a wonderful time.

Such great photos! Thanks for sharing. You two sure have made some great memories.

Great pictures, Mada! I'm glad you two had such a lovely time

When you were describing Bucharest, you might as well have been describing Buenos Aires Lots of concrete and polluted air over here as well, so I know how you feel.

But you have all those pictures and great memories to remember, which is always a good thing

Thanks for sharing the photos, Mada. The Durrell looks like a great zoo - and you caught a meerkat on sentry duty!

Great snaps thanks Denni .

Thank you all who visited my holiday album.
I am glad you've enjoyed my blurry snapshots .

I enjoyed your photos Mada, looks like you two ladies had a blast!

Great photos (thanks for sharing) and it sounds like you two had a great time.

If you don't mind me asking, looking at some of those photos towards the bottom of the 2nd page (#76 - 78), is that the place Petit Port? From other pictures I have seen, that place can get some seriously good surf during the fall/winter along with that whole St. Ouens Bay area!

Beautiful island from what I can see.

I just went to Google Maps and put in Jersey. If you then enlarge it and go to the bottom left then we were near the sharp bend in the road by where it says La Rue de la Corbiere, Petit Port is normally thought of (by me) as being nearer to La Rue du Grouet which is about 500 yards from where we were, but I suppose it is actually most of that bay after Corbiere itself. If you then scroll up you will see where the map says La Grande Route des Mielles, the surfing is done along that stretch of the beach, it is the Atlantic Ocean and next landfall from there is the east coast of the US.