CHAPTER X 



OUR HOLIDAY IN CORNWALL continued 

 Friday, July 28 



!E were told not to miss St Ives, so thither 

 we betook ourselves. Situated on the 

 north side of the peninsula, and open 

 to the Atlantic, it possesses a delightfully brac- 

 ing atmosphere, quite noticeable after the mild 

 humidity of Penzance. The bay looking across 

 to Godrevy Lighthouse from the terrace above 

 the railway is very lovely, its blue waters rivalling 

 the blue of the Bay of Naples. Looking seaward 

 the prospect is equally charming, for it was just 

 the brilliant day that shows up natural beauty 

 in the highest perfection. The narrow, crooked 

 streets are interminable, but most quaint and 

 attractive. 



On Saturday, July 29, we went to the Lizard. It 

 was a long journey, partly by rail to Helston, and 

 then by Jersey car. The few hours at our disposal 

 did not afford us sufficient time to see everything ; 

 we saw what we could. We were met on alighting 



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