Back Again.

We've been away again. Not to Borth this time but mainly for relaxation These first two photos taken on Friday might lead to thinking that we were in the sunny Mediterranean but in reality they were taken at  St. Michael's Mount in Cornwall. I had never visited it as a child and thought it would be a good opportunity to make use of our NT. cards. It was amazing and gardens were beyond words, more photos in the next few days.

Our campsite at Marazion was a few minutes walk from the beach and we were glad to arrive because …….. on the way our SatNav had taken us down a narrow road to avoid driving through Launceston. This then led to not one but two stone bridges that were only 6ft. 6ins. wide. With the camper being just under 6ft. wide we slid over the first bridge but the next one must have had a stone sticking out because it caught the side of the camper damaging the side door, pillar and further back the access door for the toilet tank. It's going to be a big insurance job and I think our excess is £350. On the brighter side we were able to carry on and we weren't planning any trips in the near future.  We taped it up with duct tape and heavy duty plastic but couldn't use the side door which was a little inconvenient.

We spent two nights in Marazion and yesterday drove to St Ives. I'd noted which pitches at the campsite had the best view so when Peter booked we got a level pitch, not too far from the facilities and a great view of St. Ives. Yesterday was very wet but we still managed to eat hot pasties by the harbour and then escaped the rain by visiting the extremely interesting museum which was packed full of exhibits showing life in St. Ives in past times. There was everything from Neolithic arrow heads and stone tools to pilchard processing, mining, farming, blacksmithing, the Salvation Army, wrecks and of course fishing boats just to mention a portion of what was there. No photos allowed which was a shame. We then braved the rain and walked to The Sloop Inn where I left Peter while I headed out to check out the shops and visit the glass gallery again. I bought a dark blue hanging glass ball for the new house and then because I was only wearing a vest top under my rain coat shivered my way back to Peter. A cup of coffee revived me while we waited for a cab to take us back up to the campsite.

Then followed a windy night with the camper being continuously rocked by fierce gusts. With the radio on, a hot drink and maybe a pastry from the bakers we had a very cosy evening. We thought about staying on another night but the rain was only going to get worse so this morning we headed home.

I've unpacked, aired the kitchen, hoovered and fed Speedy who seems to have eaten all the food in the feeders and now we're ready for a relaxing evening and early night.