Scilly in September.
By wildrose
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We had a really enjoyable short break on the Isles of Scilly recently and eventhough there were fewer flowers than at other times of the year, the islands were still very beautiful, each in their own ways.
Early morning on the quay at St Marys.
Where shall we go today?
TRESCO.
Tresco is the most manicured of the islands and is famous for the Abbey Gardens. We decided against an autumn visit because they are at their best earlier in the year I think.
The following morning, back on St Marys.
Where shall we go today? The sky looks threatening but it can soon change over here!
ST AGNES I think.
St Agnes is the most westerly of the islands. It is more rugged with a weather-beaten beauty.
The third morning on St Marys. It was very calm, sunny and warm.
ST MARTINS today definitely!
St Martins has the most outstanding beaches of white sand with glittery particles in it and beautiful shells.
Our final morning on St Marys. The tide was very low. The boats were filling up quickly.
Where shall we go today?
HOME I’m afraid!
Thank you for coming with me. I hope to return.
x
SOLUTION: I don’t have to go home after all :-))
20 Sep, 2012
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Beautiful, my kind of visits those, the beaches are amazing, the sand is so white and the sea so calm, very very pretty thank you :O)
21 Sep, 2012
Thanks for showing your photos. They're wonderful. The islands look very picturesque, and I'm glad you enjoyed :o)
21 Sep, 2012
Such beautiful photos Rose. Is that you in the 2nd one! Nice to see your face :) I love the harbour scene in pic. 4. so pretty. Think you should start doing mosaic pictures Rose, love your shell house.
21 Sep, 2012
Lovely pics,Chris..glad you had a lovely time..enjoy your next break with your family..I like your shell house too :o)
21 Sep, 2012
Lovely pics, never been so really appreciated you sharing...
21 Sep, 2012
So lovely....lucky you Rose! Glad you had such a good time.
21 Sep, 2012
Great pictures Chris, looks like you had a great time, everyone who goes there seem to return many times, may get there one day.
21 Sep, 2012
Oh, I just loved this Chris, and weren't you lucky with the weather! Is it very far from your home in Devon?
I love your new little home! Hahaa!
21 Sep, 2012
It is a 2 hour drive to the tiny airport at St Just near Lands End and the flight takes only 15 minutes!
Very convenient really!
21 Sep, 2012
Glad to hear your travel arrangements,Chris..I wondered if you went on your boat! :o)
21 Sep, 2012
That looks just wonderful, Wildrose! You must have had a lovely time - it looks just like my sort of place. Perhaps I'll make it some day. We usually head in the completely opposite direction, to the Black Isle.
21 Sep, 2012
Hey, wasn't that my house on the last pic Wildrose? I don't remember giving permission to photograph it .... good job I wasn't getting an all over tan or you would be hearing from my lawyer!:-))
22 Sep, 2012
You are so posh,Ba with your 2nd home .. and get dressed
immediately.! Someone with a tele photo lens might be watching you from the Mainland..and it's not me ! :o))
22 Sep, 2012
You too make a great double act!!!
Can't write a lot more because I got a wasp sting on my finger and it hurts when I remove the bag of frozen peas!
:-(
Inclement weather on the way so dreams of toplessness ( no such word) will have to be put on one side!!
xx
22 Sep, 2012
Lol,Chris..it's nice to have a bit of fun..sorry about your finger..but that made me smile at the thought of the peas..:o) I hope it was only a cheapo bag..and not a quality one..such a waste ! :o).Dreams of toplessness
was never on my agenda.I never stray far without a cardi !..I can see the headlines now...Ba in the buff ! Lol.:o)
23 Sep, 2012
Lovely blog :o)
4 Oct, 2012
Thank you Terra, it is so nice to have you back amongst us again.
x
5 Oct, 2012
Thank you :o) x
6 Oct, 2012
what a lovely place wildrose, lovely photos to, would like a visit one day :o))
7 Oct, 2012
It IS a lovely place - a great place for artists by the way!!
7 Oct, 2012
It looks really lovely Wildrose. I fancy a trip there too Sandra. Perhaps an artistic field trip.
7 Oct, 2012
A most delightful blog. I love these Islands......
24 Oct, 2012
Me too, I was thinking about them today and wishing I had a magic carpet!
24 Oct, 2012
Woudn't that be wonderful?
25 Oct, 2012
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How lovely, I,ve only been the once and that was to Tresco and the Abbey gardens one may
The other island looks an absolute delight, they all look different and interesting
You look to have had lovely calm weather to visit the islands but I guess its still beautiful there whatever the weather is doing
21 Sep, 2012