Today was a free day. It was also Liberation Day, a national holiday to celebrate liberation after five years of German occupation (1940-1945) during the Second World War. It was marked by a parade, ending at Liberation Square, where there was a gathering, thanksgiving service and a re-enactment. Lots of flag waving (both Jersey and Union Jack), food and drink, and 40’s music. It was both moving and fun, lots of people were there, and we were lucky to get there early as the seats quickly filled and it became standing room only. Afterwards the music and celebrations continued throughout the day. We took a walk around the harbour and a slow stroll back to the hotel for a rest before dinner.
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