Cornwall
Fri May 26, 2006
I spent 4 relaxing days with Alkis and Angelina in Cornwall for some much needed time out from the constant running around I seem to be doing lately. We based ourselves in a hostel in Penzance where I got to meet lots of people and learn everyone's life stories in a short time, including Mrs Whale, a woman in her 70s or 80s in my dorm who would wake up at 3am to read! We spent our first day exploring Penzance and walking to Marazion, a small village that overlooks St Michael's Mount. Unfortunately the day was rather dreary and the putrid smell of rotting seaweed being carried through the town in trucks that dripped its tainted seawater behind was enough to make anyone retreat! You can see photos from the first link below. The last day was spent at Porthcurno (see link to the left) which is around 3 miles east-southeast of Land's End, the most western point of England, and is home to the Minack Theatre which is perched on the cliff overlooking the bay. It was a gorgeous sunny day but it is just a shame the water was so cold it sent Alkis running up the beach after quickly dipping his toes in :) Nonetheless, it was so therapeutic being on a beautiful beach and breathing in the sea breezes.
Our second day was spent exploring the myriad of old fishermen's cottages, shops, galleries (including a TATE) and cafes amongst the narrow, winding, hilly cobbled streets of St Ives that overlook the busy and interesting harbour filled with colourful boats and fishing nets (see the 2nd link below). Our third day was spent in the colourful fishing villages of East and West Looe (see the 3rd link below) that are joined by a 7 arched bridge over an estuary. You'll notice in these photos one of a monument to the "Glory of Cod" as Alkis read it... before exclaiming "oh well, it IS a fishing village"... hehehe... which reminds me of my embarrassing comment of the weekend... whilst walking from Penzance to Marazion I thought I spotted lots of crabs scuttling along the beach so we went down to have a look only to see them start flying away! hmmm.. they were birds :( Anyway, we had a fantastic weekend and tried traditional things like Cornish pastries and clotted cream (but refrained from posting it, as was frequently advertised.. still not sure how or why...). I only wish we could have stayed a little longer.
p.s. for those who will understand this reference... I was sitting in a country style Cornish cafe one morning eating breakfast when the 80s song "I won't let the sun go down on me" came on... I NEVER hear that song... it was quite emotional for me to hear it so far away from home, in a beautiful place when I was so relaxed... it immediately made me think of everyone back home... I love and miss you! xxx
I spent 4 relaxing days with Alkis and Angelina in Cornwall for some much needed time out from the constant running around I seem to be doing lately. We based ourselves in a hostel in Penzance where I got to meet lots of people and learn everyone's life stories in a short time, including Mrs Whale, a woman in her 70s or 80s in my dorm who would wake up at 3am to read! We spent our first day exploring Penzance and walking to Marazion, a small village that overlooks St Michael's Mount. Unfortunately the day was rather dreary and the putrid smell of rotting seaweed being carried through the town in trucks that dripped its tainted seawater behind was enough to make anyone retreat! You can see photos from the first link below. The last day was spent at Porthcurno (see link to the left) which is around 3 miles east-southeast of Land's End, the most western point of England, and is home to the Minack Theatre which is perched on the cliff overlooking the bay. It was a gorgeous sunny day but it is just a shame the water was so cold it sent Alkis running up the beach after quickly dipping his toes in :) Nonetheless, it was so therapeutic being on a beautiful beach and breathing in the sea breezes.Our second day was spent exploring the myriad of old fishermen's cottages, shops, galleries (including a TATE) and cafes amongst the narrow, winding, hilly cobbled streets of St Ives that overlook the busy and interesting harbour filled with colourful boats and fishing nets (see the 2nd link below). Our third day was spent in the colourful fishing villages of East and West Looe (see the 3rd link below) that are joined by a 7 arched bridge over an estuary. You'll notice in these photos one of a monument to the "Glory of Cod" as Alkis read it... before exclaiming "oh well, it IS a fishing village"... hehehe... which reminds me of my embarrassing comment of the weekend... whilst walking from Penzance to Marazion I thought I spotted lots of crabs scuttling along the beach so we went down to have a look only to see them start flying away! hmmm.. they were birds :( Anyway, we had a fantastic weekend and tried traditional things like Cornish pastries and clotted cream (but refrained from posting it, as was frequently advertised.. still not sure how or why...). I only wish we could have stayed a little longer.
p.s. for those who will understand this reference... I was sitting in a country style Cornish cafe one morning eating breakfast when the 80s song "I won't let the sun go down on me" came on... I NEVER hear that song... it was quite emotional for me to hear it so far away from home, in a beautiful place when I was so relaxed... it immediately made me think of everyone back home... I love and miss you! xxx
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