Scilly Isles: photos 1

In late May 2006, I was lucky enough to travel to the Scilly Isles, 28 miles off the South West coast of Britain. I set off on the Scillonian, a small ferry which doesn't take cars (hooray!). Despite spending most of the journey looking, I didn't see any dolphins, basking sharks or pilot whales. I did speak to the Captain who said they had seen basking sharks one week before - much earlier in the season than usual.

The highest point on the islands is just 44 metres above sea level so you can leave your climbing gear at home. The Scillys are a strange mix of rugged Cornish coastline and a sub-tropical paradise - and are very beautiful with it.

		Here is the Scillonian III in the port at Hugh Town, the largest town on the island of St Mary's, one of five inhabited islands. It (the boat) has a capacity of 600 passengers and takes two and a half hours to get to the Scilly Isles from Penzance.
		Downtown Hugh Town.
		Palm trees 1 - Cars 0. How many English towns can claim a scoreline like that? Some of the locals do have cars but things are very quiet on the islands, ideal for a short hike or bike.
		Plant life is quite different from what you might expect in England. The climate of the Scilly Isles is very mild with only a 9 degree difference between the warmest and coldest months - all thanks to the Gulfstream.
		Nice to look at - and also nice to see that it hasn't been snapped off by vandals.
		The Scilly Isles are known for their excellent golden beaches
		More flowers, sea campion perhaps?
		This is the major highway leading out of Hugh Town.
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