Holiday in St Ives - Part I

This is the first post from our holiday in St Ives, Cornwall – and so far we have had a fantastic time. Arriving mid-afternoon on Saturday we got lost driving through the narrow streets, parked the car and then headed off to find the keys for our cottage.

First impressions of St Ives were very positive with all the lovely shops selling paintings, surf clothes gifts and pasties wetting our appetite for the week ahead. Heading to the harbour for the first we introduced Joel to the sea – he shed a tear – but I think that was because it was so windy!

After picking up the keys to the cottage we climbed the narrow streets to find our home for the week, a terraced house on a hill with views over the harbour and the beach on both sides of the headland. The views from the top room are amazing and we were treated to the moon rise last night as we went to bed.

Today we woke up with a fried breakfast before heading down to the beach where Joel walked on the sand for the first time and managed not to get went when chasing the waves.

Walking around the headland before heading into St Ives we slowly made our way up to the house to feed Joel. He is definitely enjoying solid food now and ate his chicken, grape and sweet potato casserole in record time before trying apple juice for the first time – it was a little bit too sour for him as the picture shows!

In the afternoon we explored the shops in St Ives more fully and managed not to buy anything. Ang was especially taken by the paintings on offer and is on a mission to twist my arm into buying her one before the end of the week – so watch this space! We finished the day by walking up to the headland on the other side of St Ives before taking Joel back for more food, a bounce on his swing and a big boy bath. This evening we ate too much Chinese takeaway while chilling out in front of the BAFTAS.