A nice March afternoon

What a nice way to spend an afternoon with friends in early March. Lunch on a cliff top restaurant with great food and views (Check it out: The View overlooking Whitesands Bay), followed by a church visit and a drive around. One to be repeated, especially as it will be our turn to pay.

The view from just in front of the restaurant looking out to sea over Whitesands Bay. Just to the left Rame Head is visible and those with very keen eyes might just spot the Eddystone Lighthouse just under the horizon in the middle. At this point it's about 8 miles off-shore.

St Germanus church at Rame, commonly known as Rame Church. It dates from the 13th century, probably with earlier foundations, and is one of the few in Cornwall with a spire on its tower. It is perched on a cliff and has been used as a visible navigation marker for centuries by ships heading to Plymouth and Devonport. 

Another unusual feature of Rame church is that it has no electricity and is lit by candles, hence the forest of wooden candle holders.

An interior view showing the main altar, rood screen and yet more candle holders.

I liked the sunlight on these slate gravestones.