At low tide, follow the footsteps of pilgrims and giants as you cross the historic causeway to St Michael’s Mount. Starting from the beachfront in the town of Marazion, it takes just minutes to walk across the bay from the mainland to the island.
I mentioned before that the morning through early afternoon that we were able to visit St. Michael’s Mount was rainy, drizzly, overcast and finally sunny. Being from Seattle this did not deter our visit.
The St. Michael rose window dates back to the 15th Century.
After our tour of the castle we visited the sub tropical gardens.
We were intrigued with the pill boxes we saw and investigated inside them taking in all the views from the small windows of defense.
When we were done with the castle and gardens we asked for a recommendation for lunch. We were ready to be inside and out of the misty weather. We followed the recommendation and landed at Ben’s Cornish Kitchen.
The food was very good and high end. We were happy to pay the lunch time lower prices!
After we ate and warmed up the weather warmed up, too. We headed out to the little town of Marazion and enjoyed checking out the shops. 
On the way home from St. Michael’s Mount we stopped at Marks and Spencer and then we picked up Cornish Pasties for dinner from Portreath Bakery. We relaxed and packed up for our next days trip into London. Our countryside adventures were over. Here’s one last view of now sunny Marazion Beach.
Back here in the states life moves on. Katie and I did put in some hours in some stores today looking for a top to complete her Thanksgiving outfit and doing some early Christmas shopping. I tweaked my back yesterday so it was hard getting in and out of the car but once I was up and walking things went well. Happy to say we were able to click some things off our lists. Soon the crowds in the stores will be unbearable for me so I’m happy to get things done now…Have you started?
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Beautiful, beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us.
I am with you – I try to finish by Dec. 1 with all of the serious shopping because I can’t stand the crowds or the traffic.
What a stunning piece of architecture. You captured so many fabulous details. Thanks for bringing me along. What a great lunch. We always do that – go to lunch at the super pricey places so we can enjoy the place and the food but don’t die at the prices.
So lovely, Ellen ! I specially liked the spider webs, but the photos of the castle were gorgeous. Loved the landscaping !
I love that Rose window. I have thoroughly enjoyed your England photos.
Every store I go is crawling with people, even in off-holiday season. I have started buying things here and there for the holidays a few weeks ago. I still have a few things to pick up. As for presents, I have resorted to online purchases.
What a beautiful place! Thanks so much for sharing your visit. Loved the great photos.
Does one bread basket count? Nah, I thought not.
Those recommendations one receives while traveling are usually spot on. Your lunch looks delicious!
Beautiful chapel…the age of those windows puts my post today in a whole new perspective. LOL!
Oh meant to add that I hope you can chill out in a recliner with an iced gel bag today whenever the back gets twingy.
Loved this post! I have been fascinated by St. Michael’s Mount ever since I saw an article about it in National Geographic as a child. One of those “wish I could go see” places! The spider web photo was fantastic! Your handsome husband and beautiful children are the perfect addition to the scenic beauty of the old fortress.
Didn’t the subtropical plants remind you of southern California and kind of played with you head a bit? Like, where am I???
A great adventure…walking the historic causeway to St. Michael’s Mount! And your lunch place looked spot-on. Marks and Spencer…I’d almost forgotten about them. There used to be a Marks and Spencer in Guildford (Surrey)…but I think it closed in the late 90’s, when all their Canadian stores shut down.