So far my trip to Cornwall has consisted of swimming in the very cold sea, walking over sand dunes and lying in the sun reading. My sunburnt legs testify to this.

Today I decide to get out and about and visit St Ives, one of my favourite places in the world.

First up is a trip to The Tate to see some lovely works of art there but unfortunately I can't illustrate this for you as I am told no photos. Not only is this completely different to the attitude at the Tate Modern, which I visited recently, where we were told photos were fine as long as the flash was off. But the reason give "We don't hold the copyright to the artwork" is the stupidest I have heard. I don't own the copyright to most things which exist, that doesn't mean I can't take photos of them.

I hate the attitude of no photos. I take photos to help me remember places I have visited and to illustrate them here. Surely places benefit from being advertised? If they could, would they prevent us from leaving with even a mental memory of what we have seen and enjoyed? So boo to the Tate.

But I do sneak in a photo of the view from the roof-terrace restaurant. No artwork here so no stupid copyright prevention.

Next up is a trip to the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. I visited this before and it is even lovelier than I remembered. I suspect you can't take photos here either but I followed the lead of everyone else in the gardens and stuck my fingers up to the Tate (who own and run it) and here is one for you to enjoy.

Next up is another return visit, this time to the Porthmeor Beach Cafe where we indulge in Spanish omlettes, beer-battered halloumi and peas and courgette fritters. We sit down with perfect timing as the heavens open soon after and we get to watch the mass exodus as everyone runs for shelter and food.

We end out day with a wet wander through St Ives, a visit to Living Food of St Ives to stock up on seeds, teas and salad. Then a walk through the many back streets looking in every art gallery we come across where I discover the amazing work of Steve McPherson. His marine plastic pieces blow me away with their simplicity, colour and riveting descriptions. I really recommend checking out his work and also reading his very interesting blog.

All worn out and very wet it's time to head home and bead. I want to work on my urban inspired piece but am somewhat daunted when I calculate that I will need to bead around 70 beaded beads to make the piece. Fortunately I knuckle down and head off to bed having made 19 more to add to the collection.