Saturday

Another beautiful day in Falmouth. I feel much more settled here now, and feel part of life in Falmouth now. Last term I had a subconscious feeling that I didn’t quite belong yet, I was only temporarily here. Now after the first difficult few days back after Christmas, three weeks into term and I can see myself staying here. Money depending of course. The early Spring weather helps, but that is by no means all. I think it’s a change of heart on my part. I don’t find myself thinking of home as much, and counting the days until I can go back to visit. What I miss though is not having my home friends and family here to share experiences with me.

Like walking around the coast and sitting on the beach. I spent a good couple of hours walking round from Castle Beach to Gylly Beach on Saturday at low tide. The rocks were exposed, and made for a wobbly path. I trod very carefully across the seaweed, fortunately I’m fairly sure footed so tripped lightly across the rock ridges and rock pools. I love rock pools, trapped water, and the ripples of light they cast on the rocks. It was very satisfying reaching Gylly beach. I resisted treating myself to an ice cream.

After a clear day, the sky froze, and came as close to a heavy frost as I’ve seen here. I spent Saturday evening at a friend’s house watching Studio Ghibli films, fab. It was a shock to come out though and sea the moon a wounded red in a greenish sky. So cold. And so dark. Just beyond Falmouth, there are no streetlights, and the dark is solid. Strange and beautiful.