Sept 8 Visit to Michael's Mount

Went to Michael's Mount this morning--a diminutive version of Le Mont Saint Michel.  Very nice–-built in the 13th century so a medieval castle. The family that had held the castle for generations handed the place over to the National Trust some years ago......however the family still lives there...they negotiated a lease agreement with the NT that allows the descendants to live there for the next 1000 years. The National Trust has the responsibility of caring for the property. Not too sure which party benefits the most. It is an extremely popular tourist destination.

This afternoon we went to the Trengwainton gardens nearby which were very nice. The weather's turned a bit however--it's a bit fresh.  

Du soleil, du soleil, il nous faut du soleil....où es-tu notre cher soleil??

Sun, sun we need sun...where are you our dear sun??

Tonight we're being economical and going to the local pub for dinner.  I hope to have an English staple...fish pie.....and it won't break the bank.

We had our pie which was very nice and simple and typical of the region. The pub was very sweet...perhaps the very smallest bar we've ever seen (not an exaggeration).

Tomorrow off to Dorset......should be good but how will I (David) cope without the Cornish clotted cream and ice cream????  A real dilemma!!