Day 19 September 26th Penzance to St Martin's

Our final day proved to be less traumatic than the previous one.  It was another fine, calm day as we sorted ourselves out, had some coffee and organised a taxi to take us to the Penzance quay for the 0915 sailing to Scilly.  We were there in good time, soon deposited the luggage, checked in and settled down in the comfy chairs in the upper saloon for the crossing.  We were soon underway and enjoyed more coffee and toasted sandwiches as our breakfast.  Both of us wandered round the deck at different times to enjoy views of the 

Round Island lighthouse

Cornwall coast and the islands as they came into view.  The 2½ hour journey soon passed and we were met on St Mary's quay by Heather and Alan, we had a short conversation with them but soon the launch Voyager was at the quay ready for the final leg to St Martin's.  We were met on the quay by Matthew Martin

Martin/Andersen family

whose family had been looking after our house for part of the time we were away.  We left our luggage in the Higher Town waiting room, walked home and I went with the car for the luggage.  We met the rest of the Martin/Andersen family and all was safely home after a very interesting journey.