Back from Cornwall, Off to Bath

      These blog snippets are as much for my memory as to share with you. Nothing will be deep- just memory joggers for me. We had a wonderful time in St Ives and went back to Bristol by way of the National Trust property, Trerice. 

A different view. Amazing place, St Ives. 

A beautiful church from the view of the walkway.

Just more stunning sea views.

The obligatory lighthouse pose.

The villain who stole my sausage roll. I can't say I wasn't warned. 

Friday Sunrise.

Chapel that looks out both sides of the peninsula. 

Our balcony view.

Saturday morning canoeing in St Ives harbor. My husband would have joined them!.

My first cream tea at Trerice.

The back of the house.

The side garden.

The front- picture from brochure as I couldn't get a good angle. 

Picture from the "kayling" lawn, an old game. America 1, UK 0 lol. 

     My friend's daughter who was cat sitting made a beautiful mushroom and herb cheese dish for us and I slept soundly. Sunday was a proper breakfast out then a few hours later gin and tonics, with the required nibbles at her neighbors/friends. There was a concert at St George featuring the Bristol City Orchestra and choir for Remembrance Day. It was terrific and a nice cap to the weekend. 

     Today we're heading to Bath. The weather looks like rain, but I'm not bothered. I'm promised beautiful bookshops and cafes and architecture which all are available rain or shine. 


     

Comments

  1. Frugally challengedNovember 10, 2025 at 4:21 AM

    Bath is glorious! Lovely to see my country through your eyes.

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  2. BelindaNovember 10, 2025 at 4:25 AM

    Beautiful! That bird stole your sausage roll? Sounds like the birds near Lake Michigan who hover around waiting to steal food.

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  3. KathyNovember 10, 2025 at 6:35 AM

    The pictures look amazing!! What a wonderful trip!! I want to take notes, so if I ever make it to the UK, I can visit those places too.

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  4. KirstenMNovember 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM

    Check out the Persephone Bookshop... it has quite a following (including me!)

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  5. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 10, 2025 at 7:02 AM

    Lovely landscape and pictures. Sounds like you are enjoying yourself.

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  6. ElleNovember 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM

    Looks gorgeous, relaxing and energizing all at the same time. Thank you for sharing!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM

    Bath was one of my favorite side excursions when we would regularly go to London. Plenty to do indoors. Enjoy.
    -Meg B

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  8. jjNovember 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM

    Looks just gorgeous. I am so glad you two are doing this trip.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM

    Love all of this! Looks so wonderful & like you are having an absolutely wonderful time, which you most certainly deserve! - Hawaii Planner

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  10. Polyester PrincessNovember 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM

    I love St. Ives, which I visited 30 (!) years ago and Bath is one of my favourite cities in the UK. Can't wait to see it through your eyes! xxx

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  11. MarthaNovember 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM

    The photos are wonderful. I've never been there, but I have had a seagull steal my food on occasion. I'm so glad you are having a good time!

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  12. GinaNovember 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM

    all of this looks and sounds amazing!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM

    Gorgeous! Have a splendid time!!!Cindy in the South

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  14. BobbieNovember 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM

    So glad you're having such a good time!

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  15. VixNovember 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM

    Bath is gorgeous, we used to trade there regularly! I've enver been to St Ives but I'd love to visit the Tate. Loving your photos! xxx

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  16. Practical ParsimonyNovember 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM

    It all looks amazing. It sounds like you are having a great visit.

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  17. AprilNovember 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM

    Wonderful!

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  18. Ur-spoNovember 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM

    lovely ! 💕

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  19. Linda's Relaxing LairNovember 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM

    Beautiful photos! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Warm greetings from Montreal!

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