Monthly Archives: July 2023

They looked up at me rather perplexed and then opened their mouth for another full throttle cry. I had kidnapped our neighbours 10 month old and was pushing them back and forward across the campsite field in the hope they … Continue reading →

Suddenly the campsite is full, tents packed in tightly, reunions with fellow campers from previous years, children on the beach rock pooling, teenagers hanging out by the charging area. Tom is overwhelmed, too many people, too much noise and fearful … Continue reading →

Stumbling out half asleep from the tent for a midnight dash to the loo the starlit sky simply stopped me in my tracks. It is as if we are on a different planet with entirely different constellations the range of … Continue reading →

We have had three days of blissful sunshine when the sea has been an unbelievable turquoise and the days have drifted by, walking from beach, to pub, to stunning coastal walks. But last night the wind and rain returned. We … Continue reading →

An overnight trip to Penzance had not been part of my plan for this holiday. The Scillonian is a boat renowned for sea sickness and, while not unpleasant to travel on since I discovered sea sickness tablets, is not something … Continue reading →

The wind finally eased and walking to the toilets under a canopy of stars the silence was huge. Just the sound of gentle waves and occasional screech of the oyster catchers. Strangely the late night walk to the loos is … Continue reading →

Twelve hours of continuous rain and then, over the stormy sea a glimmer of sunshine briefly peaked through. We walked to the rocky outcrops and watched the crashing waves on a grey sea. No boats risking the treacherous rocks and … Continue reading →

There is something so special about waking to the sound of the sea (and probably tomorrow morning the sound of rain!) Stepping out of the tent to morning sunshine and an idyllic view of the beach and sea; the clatter … Continue reading →

I started this blog 12 years ago in 2011 when I last had a sabbatical and I am ‘opening’ it again for this time of reflection. For those who don’t know me, my name is Ruth Maxey and I am … Continue reading →