London Touristy Shots

Today I did a boat raide along the Thames, lots of walking and saw the typical tourist sights like Trafalgar Square, Big Ben Parliament House Etc. Also took in a show, this time a Musical Comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. It was a lovely day, enjoyed myself just wandering around.

Back in London

Made the trek back to London, took a while as the train journey took 4 hours instead of two due to a lightning strike to one of the signals on the line we were on. So a couple of train changes and platform hopping finally made it in to Paddington. It was a pleasant evening for a stroll so found Little Venice area of London and walked along the canals that were lined with boats, pretty and quiet in the hustle and bustle of London.

Saint Just and Cape Cornwall

Next stop after a discussion with a fellow walker at the village pub, I headed to Saint Just. A narrow, windy drive along the field and coast through some old stone villages and into Saint Just. From here I walked down to Cape Cornwall - more wonderful views. There was also a little Coastal Watch Dtation that was manned and I got a little demonstration from the guy who was manning it who explained how they monitored the passing ships.

Walking from Zennor

I drove to a little village called Zennor and headed off for a walk along the South West Coastsl Peth. I headed south first, stunning scenery, a few flowers around, would have been nice a month or so earlier. It was quiet rocky and up and down in parts and rather warm, but lovely.

I did an out and back and then a little bit to the north and back. Found a comfy rock with a lovely view and ate my lunch about 2:30 pm, finally wore my breakfast off and that ice cream is just had to taste at Saint Ives.

Saint Ives

Today I drove across to a popular seaside village called Saint Ives. parking is very scarce in all these towns so you have to pay to park on the outskirts and then walk in. It was a pretty town, lots of shops and narrow streets and a harbour to walk along. It was a good thing I had a cooked breakfast as I was full and not tempted by the yummy cake shops and fudge shops!

The view as you walked down into the town.

The bathing boxes at one of the beaches either side of the town.

View of the town from one of the high points.

The tide was out! I picked up some supplies for a picnic lunch from the local farmers market that was on and headed off again.

Inside the Castle, Mousehall, Porthcurno and Land's End

Today  I walked across to the castle and went for a tour inside. most impressive and great views. Workers live on the island along with Lord and Lady Levan, but they didn't invite me in for tea!

Then I took my life into my own hands and tackled the narrow roads and first stop was. Mousehall, negotiating the narrow roads down into the village was a bit of a nightmare, in the end I drove back up the top, parked and walked down to the little fishing village, very pretty!

Then it was onto the open air theatre at Porthcurno, at one stage had to back up to allow the Motorhome van to back up to allow oncoming cars to get pass, slow going with the curvy narrow roads, but the view at The. Monaco theatre was lovely.

Then I drove to Sennen Cove and walked to Land's End. Evidently an Australian brought Land's End ( the most southerly point in England). He charges to park, get in and to have your photo taken, as well as turned it into a bit of an amusement park. However if you go to Sennen Cove, you can walk about 2 km along the coastal park and get to Land's End for free, so guess what I did! Again more stunning coastline.

Marazion and Saint Michael's Mount

Time to move on, it was a double decker bus ride back to Exeter and a taxi to pick up my hire car and head south. I knew I had arrived when I turned the corner and saw my first view of Mount Saint Michael!

 

I was most impressed with my room at the B&B , unpacked and went for a stroll. 

 The tide was on it's way out,  I could have waited a bit longer and would have been able to walk across the causeway without getting my feet wet, but the weather was warm and I was impatient, so across I went!

The views were stunning so I went for a bit of a wander around, then crossed back over the causeway and enjoyed my dinner with a view of the  mount.

Food at the Home Farm

The food here at the B&B has just been wonderful. Alison is into very healthy food and is a long distance runner and very keen on promoting healthy food. Each night we have had a delicious three course dinner, small servings, beautifully presented and just delicious . Last night we had a pea, mint and nettle soup, followed by braised beef, potatoes and carrots, all locally supplied, and desert was a home made creme patisserie tart with local strawberries. Our plates have all been clean every night

Walking to Clovelly

Today we were back walking in Devon. We drove to a village called Brownsham were we began our walk. We walked up and down, through farmland  and lovely woods and then along the coast into this little town of Clovelly which is built into the cliffs, it was delightful town.

Through the woods

Lovely coastal views

The harbour at Clovelly

The town of Clovelly

Was a bit of a hike up the hill

But worth it for the view

Walking in Cornwall

Today it was walking in Cornwall. Started off in shaded woodlands.

Then up to the coastal cliffs 

Past some Highland Cows

Lovely coastal views again

More views 

Busy Cornwall Beaches

Bathing boxes by the sea

Finished off with a walk along the canal a great day out!