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The Scillies, from Myn Tea
I spend my time between the vibrant, happening, cosmopolitan world of Chorlton Manchester and the utter opposite in quiet, yet exciting on a beautiful scale, Tregiffian is a small hamlet to the west of Penzance and above one of my favourite beaches in the world, the simple Gwenver or Gwyner Beach near ...
Magical moments and a great musical.
... s bus drivers were on strike today and we were concerned aout possible difficulty getting public parking. Followed Mike's helpful advice and found a great park within easy walking distance of The Hall for Cornwall. Had time before the 2.30 matinee so we enjoyed lunch and a beer at a local pub (skillets of beef or mushroom& tomato) as well as Cheryl finally findimg some cross stitch kiys she has been unsucessfully chasing all over Europe. Purchased one of Mousehole ...
The sun shines and a touring we will go.
... off by the narrow streets and drove on to Mousehole.
This amazingly beautiful village sits around a small man made harbour which offers protection to a variety of small boats. Was low tide when we arrived and all boats were high and dry. Some lovely sandy beach was bisected by a fast flowing fresh water stream. Walked the tiny streets and checked out the tourist shops and quaint water front cottages. Had fish and chips for lunch sitting ...
Venturing further afield.
Today we set out on a longer journey and ended up travelling over 250km over 8 hours. Initially we headed for Truro city. Bought tickets for a musical matinee for Thursday afternoon and then walked a little around the centre of the city. Cheryl was impressed with Lakeland kitchenwares and bought a set of cutting tools for making ginger bread houses. We shared another great Cornish pasty while walkimg past the Town Hall and Cathederal.
Drove ...
Rain, rain go away!
... Saw the usual array of farm animals and flocks of swallows sitting huddled together on powerlines in various locations. On to New Polzeath which had a great outlook overlooking the ocean with big waves rollong in towards a sandy beach. Some surfers in the water here. Through Polzeath and noted that many properties would be quite expensive - indications of wealth in this seaside area. Impressed with a local golf club that seemed somewhat exclusive - ...