Pictures Posted 25th June 2008
Isles of Scilly
The first of two parts - The Island of St Mary's...57 pictures.
Land's End Airport....the grass is the runway; the aircraft is a seven seater Islander...our transport to the Isles of Scilly, approximately 28 miles south west from Land's End and a 15 min fun fair ride. We plan to fly to the main island of St Mary's and to visit Tresco, another of the larger islands by boat. The photographs from Tresco will be posted separately. There are approximately 56 islands and are part of the Duchy of Cornwall owned by Prince Charles. Scilly is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a Heritage Coast and the waters, a Marine Park.
.........another international flight departing.
Our pilot getting ready for takeoff.
....this runway really grows on you.
Land's End Longships rocks and Lighthouse from 1500 feet.
15 min later The Isles of Scilly. The landing strip on St Mary's is clearly visible.
St Mary's Pool; the passenger ferry Scillonian III at the quay side.
Across the bay the island of Tresco.
Crew transport.
Hugh Town, the capital and largest town on the islands lies behind the bay.
.... one of its streets
.....and one of its watering holes, the Atlantic Inn.......very popular for food and beer.
......through the restaurant window.
Island Transport.
The other side of Hugh Town, Porthcressa.
.......the Garrison on the high ground to the left.
Old Town Bay
.......and Old Town Church.
Harold Wilson, a former Labour Prime Minister used to holiday here on the islands and chose to be buried here.....his widow Mary still retains a house here.
Old Town Bay.......late evening from the church.
An elegant timber gaff rigged Ketch
Peninnis Head....overlooking the bay.
Sunset from Peninnis Head.
One of the typical lanes that take you through the island.
Lots of wild life encountered .....Moorhen and chicks.
Just the right size for the bath.
Often heard, seldom seen......a Cuckoo.
Young Blackbird.
Swallows
Thrush
Wood pigeon
And a riot of colour along the roadsides.
Mesembrianthemum.........phew.
A bed of Hottentot Figs
Wild Fennel
....and much more.
Watermill Cove looking towards the Island of St Martin's.
Pelistry Bay......not surprisingly a favourite local bathing beach.
Sunset from the Garrison Fort Hugh Town.
