The lovely Mr S chose a trip to St Ives for his birthday so after Skypes and phone calls with all our four, we drove to Lelant Saltings and took the train to St Ives, one of the most beautiful journeys ever. We spent the time dodging heavy showers, enjoying the warmth of sunshine and watching, with others, the waves washing in with such tremendous force. It was exhilarating to be dodging the spray and being aware of such an elemental power.
The photos show you how high the tide was and there were two full hours to go before high tide by which time we were safely home for our celebratory dinner. Join us on our walk around St Ives and our visit to see Godrevy Lighthouse. Imagine the delight of the surfers and of the little boys, imagine the noise of the surf and imagine being drenched by the icy spray…….. also, however, imagine living there.
We were concerned for the homes along the front two hours later when the tide would be at its highest and heard later that a window was broken by the force of the waves and the house flooded. It may be beautiful to watch but the reality all around the coast of Cornwall is very different for some. Click on any picture for a bigger version and the caption.
St Ives lighthouse and reflection
Surfing
Riding the wave
Complaining seagull
Spray being blown by the wind
Sand brought up from the beach by the last huge storm
Spray!
And more seaspray
Lovely boys watching from a safe distance
Yet more spray
Nearly drenched!
Huge waves over Godrevy Lighthouse
From the train
At Godrevy watching the waves, spray and wind so wild I couldn’t keep my camera still.
Sunset over swelling waves looking towards St Ives
Godrevy in the wave onslaught
Even bigger waves – and still an hour to go before full tide
As we were leaving, the Lighthouse almost lost in the waves
