Where has the sand dune gone?

Four days without any rain. Bliss. Ground is really drying out too and boys got down on the beach at the weekend with their boards and winter wet suits on. They stayed in the water much longer than I had anticipated, although if I am honest I was still sat on the beach with softshell, bodywarmer and wellies on.....so it isn't quite summer yet.

Someone had stolen the sand dune we usually run down at Mexico too! From the top it looked completely normal.

But half way down, it was as if a knife had sliced into it and cut it all away, amazing.

None of the rocks usually show at all , it is a straight, steep, but soft, sandy run down and onto the beach.....not so at the moment.

Still, it was wonderful to bask in the warmth of the sun, even if only on your face and to be down on the beach and "feel" that promise of summer, just aroung the corner.

How could I nearly forget 'Pirates on Penzance Prom'

Not sure how I had neglected to compute the significance of the Pirates on the Prom event with regard to the campsite, within those little grey cells of my brain, but I nearly had. So, huge thankyou to Paula for bringing it to my attention. For all those, who like me, have not been paying enough attention......... here is the link http://www.piratesontheprom.co.uk
The good news for would-be pirates who are also would-be campers, is that Ash Farm Campsite will now be open from 23rd May.

Having had a pirate style panto this year with our amateur dramatic group at Rosudgeon, we kept hold of some swords and headscarves to use with our own pirate costumes in May.

In 2011, pirates were the theme not only for the world record attempt on the Prom, but also for Marazion Carnival.

The carnival weather was hot and sunny. Perhaps this is a good omen for 2014. Hot and sunny, I'll vote for that!
Indeed, I might have to bring out the 2011 costume - not so very different from what I wear on a daily basis really!

Looking forward to meeting all our pirating campers this whitsun.