Today we went out to visit the war tunnels. The site encompasses some of the tunnels, but many more were built. They are 50 metres below ground level, and were built by 5,000 slave labourers between 1941 and 1943. They were built to protect the Germans from air raids, to secure guns and small tanks and trucks, and later (in 1943) as an emergency hospital. It was a very interesting place.
After that the group went for a pub lunch, at a 16th century inn overlooking Portelet Beach. We had pre-ordered our meals so things went smoothly. I had the breaded Brie, followed by Salmon and Ian opted for the Thai curry, washed down with a pint, it was very nice.
We then went to see the Corbiere Lighthouse, located on the south west coast, and only accessible during low tide. We walked up to the top (outside stairs) for the views, unfortunately a sea fog had rolled in, apparently it does this all the time, but it was good exercise and we needed it after all the food. The coast is scattered with remains of German bunkers/naval towers/gun battery.
A bit more sightseeing from the bus before being dropped back at the hotel for a rest before our next meal . . . I think it will be my (first) visit to the salad bar tonight . . and skip everything else? Mmm, we will see.
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