. Visits to the Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey and the other Channel Islands in April 1969 and August 1970 The Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey are technically self-governing and not part of the United Kingdom, and they have separate country codes in the ISO list of countries. However, their international representation is largely the responsibility of the UK government and they do not have seats at the United Nations. The Isle of Man In April 1969 we got the ferry from Liverpool to Douglas in the Isle of Man, and travelled by bus around the island visiting Ramsey, Point of Ayre, Peel and Castletown. This is more or less our first ever holiday photograph, a rather faded picture of Ramsey harbour. Waiting for a bus outside the bus station in Ramsey. Peel castle from the beach. Peel village from beside the castle. Channel Islands Jersey In August 1970 we flew to Jersey from Exeter airport. After looking round the island we went to the harbour and got the hydrofoil to Guernsey. Guernsey We stayed at the Kennedy hotel and hired a Mini to explore the island. We looked around Saint Peter Port .... .... and its harbour. We visited the decorative Little Chapel, built in 1914 in Les Vauxbelets valley .... .... and Sausmarez Manor, built in the early 1700s and much modified over the years. - Herm We went by boat to Herm and looked around the village. - Jethou We went by boat to Jethou and made friends with a donkey. - Sark We went by boat to Sark, where there were no motor vehicles, only horses and carriages. A causeway connects Little Sark to the main island. - Lihou We visited Lihou island on a misty day and saw the ruins of St Mary's Abbey. - Alderney We also went by boat to Alderney, which seemed rather grey and dour unlike the other colourful Channel Islands. This is the harbour. If you would like to see more of our travels just click the map.