We were so looking forward to seeing spring in Cornwall but had not thought about our unpredictable English weather! However, not to be deterred we set off on Good Friday and arrived at lunch time to howling winds and sub zero temperatures. Our first port of call was the pub for lunch and then some retail therapy in Truro. We checked into our hotel and caught up with the local news before wandering across the road to dinner. All that fresh air (or was it the wine:
) knocked us out and it was time to snuggle under the duvet and watch tv.
Saturday morning started dry and windy so we decided to go down to St Ives which is one of our favourite spots and such a lovely place to spend a few hours. We managed to park not far from the harbour so spent a pleasant hour wandering around the maze of streets and then we went for a walk on the beach. When the wind whipped up again it was time for lunch overlooking the harbour and the torrential rain. Still we were inside and lunch was great. During the afternoon we drove up to my Aunties where it was time for a catch up on family gossip.
St Ives - I want this house!!
and this view
and a pub on the doorstep 
Easter Sunday and we woke to heavy rain so decided it would be good to spend the day at the Eden Project More by luck than judgement we managed to walk down to the biomes in the dry so no need for the land train. We love this place as there is so much to see and on a wet sunday most of it is inside, a definite bonus.
Ripe for picking!
One day Phil's olive tree will be this big 
No need to go to Amsterdam for tulips
The Rites of Dionysus
I'm useless at naming flowers and shrubs so have no idea what this is now - should have made a note!
Apparently my strawberry pot is going to be full of these in the summer - well once Phil actually buys some!
By the time we moved on the rain had stopped and there was a glimmer of sun so we drove down to Mevagissey and had a walk, quite a few people had the same idea and it was nice to see the place coming alive after the winter.
At last some sunshine
All too soon it was time to head back to the hotel for one last evening enjoying the great food and wine.
On Monday morning we woke to yet more rain so it was a dash to load the car and up to Padstow to stock up on pasties for the freezer. Before long we were back at home and wondering quite where the weekend had disappeared. It was a really lovely break and I got to use my new camera for the first time, so things can only improve as I post again during the year. There is a large book to read but I'm sure I will get the hang of it eventually
