A Boat Trip to the Sept Iles
01 Sep 2010 3 Comments
in Brittany Tags: Gannets, Sept Illes
I had this trip planned for Jan’s birthday but as the weather was so awful we postponed it to yesterday. We have lived here for over 6 years and have always promised ourselves this visit so, with James and Julie with us, we set off from Perros-Guirec.
The seven islands, an archipelago seven klms from the coast, is a National Reserve, home to the only place in France where Gannets nest. Amongst the many others are Guillemots, Fulmars, Kittiwakes, Manx Shearwaters, Razorbills, Shags and various Gulls. From Spring to July they are also home to the Puffin. We also saw some Grey Seals.
Ile Rouzic
The noise from these Gannets was terrific and could easily be heard above the engines of the boat. From a distance one side of this island looks white and now l know why.
From here we went to another island, I’lle aux Moines, where we landed to explore it for 45 mins. It was only a short time and l really wish l could have been allowed a lot longer. Back in the late medieval period, Monks tried to live here but the weather was too severe for them.
I'lle aux Moines
The old Fort built to keep the English back. It took more than that!
It was a great trip and one we will do again when the Puffins return next year!
Sep 01, 2010 @ 22:40:07
Dear Trevor, What a splendid sight,all those birds. This looks to have been a woderful trip and with wall to wall blue skies it would appear from your pictures. Jan’s birthday celebrations certainly seem to be going on and on….what other special treats do you have in store?
I noticed that you are now on Blotanical which will be a good way to seek out other weblogs sharing similar interests.I look forward to seeing you there!!
Sep 02, 2010 @ 13:02:04
The sept iles looks lovely and very dramatic, great photos. I have tons of runner beans too, and I also have a copy of Delia’s book, so I will have to get it out and give the chutney recipe a go. Otherwise we may disappear under a mountain of beans..!
Sep 03, 2010 @ 10:55:42
I must try my hand at some other ways of using up those beans! Freezing is the easiest way at the moment.