The Craft Room on Holiday

Dear friends and fellow bloggers,

Just trying to get back to normality after my week away in Cornwall. The weather was mixed, it didn't really know what it wanted to do, rain or shine. In the end we seemed to have both most days. Good job I didn't pack my shorts! Mum, Dad and I had a cottage for the week, far away from passing traffic and with only the sounds of trees rustling and birds singing. A perfect retreat to get away from everything.

My one wish was to visit St. Michael's Mount, somewhere where I had wanted to visit for quite some time. Oh it is steep up to the castle and with cobbles under foot, not such a pleasant journey. We heard from the guides that there has been quite a few royalty visit over the years; Queen Victoria (when she was younger, perhaps in her 20s), Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in more recent years and the Queen and Prince Phillip visited in 2013. From what we gathered they did go via the private route which the owners usually use nowadays. Lucky them!

St.Michaels Mount  .....

 

Can you see the causeway just appearing to the right of the photo?

 

So we also did gardens; Trengwainton Garden. This was a lovely place just to wander .....

and Glendurgen Garden. Actually situated in 3 valleys. Walk along one side, down to the shore at the Helford River and then back again. Lots of beautiful rhododendrons to admire .....

Stop and while and take a seat .....

Don't forget to try the maze .. but leave plenty of time in case you get lost!

The Lizard. The rugged cliffs at the furthest point south of our island .....

 



 

Land's End. Another rugged coastline. Perfect for nesting birds. .....

 



Longships Lighthouse in the distance .....

 

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I didn't take any stitching away with me, I wanted a complete break. However on my return I had received the next part of Frosty Forest through the post, so I had to put a few stitches in. Well I have to start and visit your blogs ..... I have many to catch up on. :) ..... the holiday is over ..... I am back to work tomorrow (boo!)

Until next time .....