Tintagel, United Kingdom

Today we went on a day trip to Tintagel and Newquay. Tintagel Castle (now the ruins of) is the legendary birthplace of King Arthur, and lies on an exposed headland on the north side of the Cornwall peninsula. There is a lot of history there; some findings ...

... (and America getting trounced by the Czech Republic.). In the morning I scored free breakfast, full English breakfast! I went to Tintagel which is supposedly the birthplace of Arthur, but in reality is an 11th century castle. Still impressive, as it is ...

... were calling!) so we abandoned those plans and headed straight to Cornwall. We are staying at Headland Camping and Caravan Park in Tintagel on the north coast, which is beautiful, very rugged and dramatic (a bit like Rob!!-or should that be old and craggy ...

... but we were all a little tired and politely declined.              Tintagel YHA was absolutely wonderful and is exactly what backpacking should be all about.  It was recommended to us by a guy ...