As well as visiting the special places of family history interest, several walks around the village and country footpaths were special treats. The sea was never far from sight and fresh air and sunshine made for unforgettable experiences.
I also had the opportunity to visit the gardens on St. Michael's Mount. The island is reached by walking via a causeway, or when the tide is in and the sea covers the stone pathway, there are boats to transport visitors across and back.
The first time I visited St.Michael's Mount six years ago, the tour of the castle took several hours, leaving insufficient time to walk around the lovely gardens. Exotic and unusual plants grow in a micro climate here, clinging to the rocky and sheltered east side of the Mount.
The gardens are cared for by skilled staff. This link will give you a overall picture.
Returning to London by train for an overnight stay, the next day I flew to Belfast to begin a guided coach tour - 'Gardens of Ireland', both Northern and Southern.
Sometimes it is difficult when visiting St. Michaels Mount depending on how much time you have available between the incoming tide. You have captured the gardens beautifully and they are a joy to see. I particularly love all of the unusual succulents that they have growing there, and I have now started to make a collection of my own. From time to time each plant will suddenly sprout a most unexpected and extraordinary flower.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your gardens of Ireland photos - there are some really lovely ones in both the north and the south of the island.
Seems like you have visited St. Michael's Mount. Glad you enjoyed revisiting the beautiful and unusual gardens.
ReplyDeleteYes, succulents are full of surprises and quite easy to grow.
Interesting travel, Betty. I'd like to see this mount and to visit the castle, because the tide make the dry way possible during some hours. The gardens are pretty I also liked the stony path, it goes so high. My favorite photo is of a vase on the sea background.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Now I watch the serial My life is Murder and I enjoy Melbourne views, trams and cars, parks, people walking by the streets...
There is quite a high climb on the side of the 'Mount' to reach all of the garden. The views are very pretty with blue sea in the background. Glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteI did not know about "My Life is Murder" serial. I looked it up and found that the final episode was last night!! I looked at a trailer. The Melbourne views look good.