Spring Continuity

Just spent an utterly glorious week at the house pottering around doing a few odd jobs, giving the exterior paint a freshen up and yes taking a bit of time out to surf (but don't tell the wife, I was supposed to be working). Its fair to say Spring has finally arrived in West Cornwall, and if the sun was'nt proof enough Swallows have been seen around Sennen and last night on the way home I saw bats for the first time this year.

Even under its busy summery facade the Cove remains a very peaceful place, and especially in weeks like this when there are not many visitors around and you can really see the timelessness of its day to day activity. This illustrated beautifully as spring rolls around again, as has happened in the very same place for many centuries, by the local fishermen who were out all week mending and making nets in the harbour car park.

I personally think this early Spring period is one of the best times to be in West Cornwall. The weather is generally good, often warm enough to sit on the beach with a windbreak or in the lee of a rock, the surf rolls in, the quality of light is stunning and its quiet as it tends just to be locals around. Also if you are visiting there are some very good prices to be had for accommodation especially last minute.