Mystery and History on the Isles of Scilly…

We arrived on St Marys, the chief island of the Scillies. A long hill took us up through a bell-towered gateway onto The Garrison. Where a wonderful, though expensive campsite awaited us. Our first exploration took us by bicycle to Old Town. Which as the name implies was the main town before Hugh Town took over. A ruined castle stands above one of the most … Continue reading Mystery and History on the Isles of Scilly…

Excerpt from book ‘Oaky’s Grand Tour’.

(book available on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oakys-Grand-Tour ) ‘They had got to be joking!’  My heart sank as I surveyed the grotesque contraption they had called me out to see.  Two large wheels supported a tattered chassis, coloured in a gaudy combination of yellow, red and purple. ‘Oaky’ she crooned ‘Look what I’ve got you’.  ‘Come on, it’s a trailer – for you!’ I turned in disgust and … Continue reading Excerpt from book ‘Oaky’s Grand Tour’.