Tenby, Part Five, And The End !

We sat on the beach and admired the view over to St Catherine's Island and the old fort.  Lots of families were enjoying the warmth and sunshine ! 

Looking behind me, I could see what a wonderful view over the beach these houses must have  every single day.

Especially as part of the view included this:

                                Caldey Island, home of so many Saints throughout the last two millenia.

 It is several years since we last visited, and it is not a word of a lie to say that my heart yearned and actually ached to catch one of the little boats which travel to the island every twenty minutes or so. Unfortunately, we had neither the time nor the money to do so on this visit, but a significant part of my heart is devoted to this holy place, and I have every intention of making the pilgrimage to Caldey next year . And I have given DH due warning of the same :-)

This young gull was a joy. Although very nervous, and squeaking anxiously for his parents, he let me approach just close enough to snatch a photo of him, then I quickly retreated and left him to enjoy the sunshine in peace. He did later actually sit completely down on the warm  wall and gaze at the view, just as we were doing!

On the long way back to the car,  we passed this rather splendid house....

 

at which Admiral Nelson, Sir William and Lady Emma Hamilton stayed during their visit to Tenby in 1802.

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Tenby Part Four

This sweet shop was amazing. They very kindly allowed me to photograph  their chocolates.....and they have a website: http://www.lollies-sweets.co.uk/  !

I just love the houses. Sorry !

A better view of the ruined castle and Prince Albert monument.

                                                         The pretty harbour chapel.

Another view of the 13th century town walls, this time looking up from the beach.

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Tenby Part Three

The ancient parish church.

The 15th century Tudor Merchant's House, now cared for by The National Trust and open to the public.

A view of the sea-front

And another...

And yet another !

Tenby harbour, with the monument and remains of the castle visible on the green promontory in the distance. As with all the photos, if you click, they will enlarge......

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Tenby, Part Two

Within the town walls are a myriad of narrow, winding streets and the most wonderful colour-washed old houses.....

I have included DH and DD4 for scale comparison purposes :-)

Regency bow windows and period architectural features are a delight almost everywhere you go.....

....and the colours - I could wax lyrical about them all day !

Then, when you least expect it, you catch a glimpse of the vivid blue sea down a narrow, steep-stepped lane !

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A Visit To Tenby

Last Thursday, the weather was glorious and DH and I decided to take the children to Tenby for the day. It is only about an hour and a half's drive away, but it is like going to a different world..........

The old part of the town is largely within very sturdy medieval walls.

The main entrance is through the "Five Arches"......

so-called for obvious reasons :-)

Looking through the arches, you see the touristy shops ......

.... and looking back, even the town walls are no defence from the invading hordes of visitors !

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