Lucky

It's been a bit hectic. Waiting for exchange of contracts and then trying to find somewhere to rent from 400 miles away. We were beginning to think it wasn't going to happen. Then suddenly the sun came out, contracts were exchanged and we've found a house to live in all in the space of three days. Phew!

We viewed a couple of places that were simply awful and thought we'd try a different agent. He was just telling us that they didn't have anything to rent on their books, when his colleague interrupted and said that a house had become available but hadn't been advertised as the current tenants had only just given in their notice. Would we be interested? You bet. Just one look was all it took and we're sold! If only it was for sale. Never mind, we will have six months living in a simply beautiful place near the Helford river and the lovely gardens at Glendurgan and Trebah. Our nearest village will be Mawnan Smith which seems to be very lively and has a very nice pub! So that's sorted!

But the luck doesn't stop there! A well deserved day off yesterday in St Ives and the sign said Island Car Park FULL! However, we persevered and guess what... four empty spaces! So here's St Ives in the sunshine!

Lots of tourists in the streets, people on the beach and in the sea! We had a crab sandwich in The Sloop in and soaked it all up! Heaven!

Now all we have to do is get back home, get all our stuff in the removal van and get back down here asap.