Firsts and lasts

August Bank Holiday Monday dawned hot and sunny so I packed up a picnic (my last of the season in hindsight) and headed off to Rinsey. Had a lovely few hours soaking up the sun on one of my favourite beaches.

On Tuesday I headed off to St Ives for my last visit before I leave. I took the park and ride from Lelant Saltings. There's no point struggling to get into, and then trying to find a parking space in, St Ives when you can let the train take the strain and it's all part of the fun. Well it would have been more fun if a big, arrogant man hadn't pushed past me (and his wife) to bag the best seat. I took a picture of him as he annoyed me. Not because he bagged the seat but for barging, but I won't sully my blog by posting his big fat back.

St Ives at low tide.

I treated myself to lunch at The Porthmeor Cafe, again last time for a while, and then took a stroll along the beach.

The view of Porthminster Beach at St Ives, walking back to the station.

I got off at Carbis Bay to spend a few hours on the beach. It wasn't as nice as it looked in the distance. I thought it would be a bit special and posh as it belongs to the Carbis Bay Hotel but it wasn't and my tea and cake were downright disappointing. Should have saved my money. This is the view as you walk back up the hill to the station; taking in the sweep of Carbis Bay, then Porthkidney beach, Lelant, Hayle and round to Gwithian Towans with Godrevy lighthouse just visible in the far distance.

This is the view from the train looking back towards Carbis Bay with St Ives in the distance.

And looking ahead to the wide open expanse of Porthkidney Beach.

I spent most of Wednesday at home but did pop into Mullion Cove. Even though it's so near to home I hadn't been there since the day I came to view Peninnis back in January, although I pop into Mullion village occasionally.

Love from The Lizard Girl