"How far from the beach?"
It seems to be the most important question when we mention we moved to St Heliers... OK - only 5 minutes walk - which is great because we don't need to suffer from the overload of visitors each weekend.
It is great though. 5 mins walk and you can have a coffe or an ice-cream (queues even in winter!) stroll, run or a play on the beach. The idea of a 'commute' changes it's dimension. From 50km on a grey, full of rage and the least inspiring drive on M8 to 10km by the coast road. Even being 'stuck' in traffic seems nice as you can stare at the yachts wondering when you get one of those (a lot of commuting before that happens!)
Seems that cycling is to be the answer.
Now I can see why all the Greeks and Italians are so mad about living near the beach - and a one you can actually use without freezing your balls off!
The first swim might just need to wait a little bit longer though...
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