E2. FLEET FERRIES
The ferry return trip begins from the end of the eastern breakwater, close to the harbour mouth. The causeway, which is still under water when we return, joins the island just to the east of this breakwater.
E3. LOOKING BACK
As we leave, it is hard not to look back! It is with some reluctance that we accept that this is the end of our enjoyable visit.
E4. FERRY MAN
So we place our lives in the hands of our trusty ferry man! Not too much faith required on a calm day like this ... .
E5. TIMELESS
With its long history, there is something timeless about the Mount. We have the feeling that if we returned in a thousand years, things might be pretty much the same.
E6. MEMORIES
However, this couple is not likely to return again, so we bid St Michael‘s Mount a fond farewell. At least we have a photographic record of our visit to enjoy.
CONCLUSION
It has been a great pleasure preparing a website on St Michael’s Mount – it is such an interesting and unusual destination. Of course there is a subjective element here, and I would be happy to hear from anyone with suggestions on how this website might be improved. Anything from simple typos to historical errors: the best websites are those which have no errors!
As usual with my websites, I take little credit for the text, and have drawn heavily on various pamphlets, and in particular the excellent publication ‘A Personal Tour of St Michael’s Mount’ by James St Aubyn. This well produced book is a mine of information with many personal insights into the Mount and its history. Definitely worth buying! Almost all the photos are mine; the couple that aren’t are acknowledged in the text.
A collection of my photos used on this site can be found at
https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulscottinfo/sets/
I am grateful to my wife Margaret who has proof-read this site. It was a delight to visit St Michael’s Mount. This project really needed more than a day, but one just has to make the most of the opportunities given. I hope you enjoyed the tour with me.
Paul Scott 08 / 2014 ; revised 04 / 2016 ; reformatted 06 / 2020 .