Castle in the Sea

St Michael's Mount in South Cornwall, bears resemblance to the one in France as they were both built by monks from the same monastery. Both were then expanded due to change of ownership and different parts were added on to diversify its usage. Had we arrived earlier, we would be able to walk on the pathway of stones laid out on the shallow seabed leading from the coast to the island. However the tide was high and we needed to take the boat instead.

The trip itself would have been plain if not for the fact that it was situated on top of the mount on an island, coupled with interesting viewpoints outside the castle. It took some effort to reach the castle, trekking up steep slopes of cobblestoned walkway after a light rain. The castle interior was littered with artifacts and corresponding articles, which kept us occupied only for a short while as we were not historical fanatics. Photos do the place no justice though: the castle, the viewpoint, the landscape, the sea, it all works perfectly to bring out the best of Mont St Michel's twin castle.

Reluctant photograph subject.

Who dares approach the island with all these cannons?

Princess of the castle