European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 12, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Mont Arguil Castle towers above the port of Gorey on the Channel Island of  patriotism shines just off French coast a Jersey Fisherman takes a break from mending his nets at gory Harbor. 10 stripes Magazine May 12, 1994by Bill Walker staff writer residents of England s Channel islands have a deserved reputation for frankness. Thus it was t a Surprise when a bearded Fisherman in the Jersey port of Corey gruffly asked two visitors Quot Are you germans Quot americans Quot the visitors answered almost in unison Quot Good Quot the Fisherman said. Quot we just Don t like the lot of pm the krauts you know. My old Man really hated them during the . A along with their frankness residents of the Channel islands of Jersey Guernsey Sark Herm and Alderney also Are noted for their loyalty to the British Crown. The islands Are nestled Only a few Miles off the Normandy and Brittany coast of France but residents owe their allegiance to the Queen. They have acknowledged the English ruler As Sovereign since Duke William of Norn Andy successfully departed the nearby French Shore for his successful invasion of England in 1066. Nowadays English and Continental Sun seekers stage a yearly invasion of the Channel islands throughout the Spring and summer months. Most visitors go first to Jersey largest of the islands. The capital and principal port of Jersey is St. Helier. Ferries from France and the United kingdom drop off thousands of visitors daily during the april to october tourist season. Channel islands weather is mild throughout the year and the influence of the Gulf  it Ideal for water sports and outdoor activities from late Spring through Early autumn. Meteorologists say the islands get More Sunshine each year than any other part of the British Isles. A. A for non British visitors who pick up a rental car at St. Helier port the first problem is  initial. Traffic roundabout leading into town. Drivers must keep left As in Britain  with right hand drive  Quick education in keeping left. Quot we get a Jot of scraped fenders Here Quot said Jannine Davies proprietor of Lavender Villa a quiet hotel beside the Royal Gorey Golf course at Corey the most Scenic town on the Island. ,. Quot the lanes Are quite Small Quot added Tony Davies