Dodging The Rain


Spring is supposedly here, though not sure it has truly arrived in this area of Cornwall and it seems like everyone who lives outside of Portmellon is experiencing warmer, drier weather than we are.
 Our hibernating season has been a long one this winter, so even though it still has been quite chilly and wet - we thought it was about time we just got out there...

We met up with a friend for coffee on Sunday morning in Mevagissey and are happy to report that the newish cafe on the harbour, She Sells has very nice coffee and vegan smoothies.

It's been months since we walked round Meva, so afterwards we had a walk to the end...



Kitty in the window... Not for sale!


Heading back up the hill...


Caerhays Castle beach - Porthluney - just before sunset...



Dusk on the Fal Estuary.
Canada Goose watching at Ruan Quay...


The Fal is quite high at the moment.



Swans further down the estuary...



We love taking what we call the back road from Truro, through the woodlands and out on to the marshland around the Fal. It is always peaceful and more often than not we have the place to ourselves. We were able to sit quietly and just listen to all the birds - Wonderful! :-)

Hope you are all enjoying some time outside.

Kay and Sime
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