My Scilly Trip - That Friday Feeling

Today the weather decided to remind us that although part of Cornwall, the Scillys are very much sitting in the Atlantic Ocean!

Dawn was calm and, as usual, stunning...

When we reached Forest School, the wind was behaving this morning and we started the session as usual, but it didn't take long for the drizzle to arrive. 

We had the 3 to 8 age group back today, some had been on Wednesday, others hadn't.

They settled in quickly and ignored the rain. The wind decided to pick up a little but luckily never really amounted to much as the day went on.

I've decided Chartham needs some hefty ropes and nets! They make brilliant swings and we have the trees to cope with it! 

We managed to keep the campfire lit all day, the children had hot chocolate and made bread over the fire (eaten with honey) and even squeezed in a marshmallow (of course), and the day whizzed by...

Despite the damp and sometimes outright wet environment, the children ignored it all and just got on with exploring, investigating, socialising, and having a lot of fun.

It was all hands on deck when it was time to pack away!

The breeze was strengthening and the Met Office was promising a squall. After a day of constant drizzle and heavier showers we all headed home drenched in horizontal rain!

Now, the storm is reminding us all just how small St Mary's Island is!

The other side of the bay is almost invisible, shrouded in sea spray and flying rain. The waves are crashing into the rocks and reaching high above them before thundering down. The tide line is being pushed further and further up the beach. Locals have all rushed to move their kayaks, canoes, and small boats as far up the beach as possible!

The windows are rattling, the wind is gusting, and I'm not sure much sleep will be had tonight!


I love a good storm - and this one promises to be spectacular! Visibility is about 200m!


(The difference 12 hours makes!)

I just hope it blows itself out overnight!

I have 3 days off!

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