NEWQUAY, LUNCH & OTHER PHOTOS

 A few random photos from our week. We decided to head for Newquay and lunch at the Forte Inn, one of our favourites as there are such lovely views.  The first three photos below were taken from the Inn.

After our lunch we decided to walk along by the sea at Newquay. Another pleasant view from the bowls green, as below.

Beach views below from our stroll.

And now moving on to our garden and our hollyhock. He's a monster and nearly reached our upstairs windows. Most of the flowers have now gone.

A few dahlia from the garden.

Next, we had to visit Penzance but it rained so much  I only snapped two quick photos. The first of the harbour and the second of St. Michael's Mount from a distance

  and St. Michael's Mount from  a distance.

There are many stories about the Mount

It is said, for example,  that the the Archangel Michael appeared before local fisherman  on the mount in the fifth century. 

 

Prior to the 6th century the island was once the home of an eighteen feet tall giant named Cormoran. He lived in a cave with treasures he accumulated by terrorising the local towns and villages.

The week brightened up. So finally a photo of the Mevagissey lighthouse on a sunshine day.

That's all for today, thanks for visiting my blog.

Good wishes.

Mike.

A WALK AROUND CHARLESTOWN, CORNWALL

 

Charlestown today, the weather is somewhat changeable but there are quite a few visitors and boats about.

The once fishermen's cottages are neatly coloured

The Pier House  has  also had a bit of a make over.

Always interesting  to see the harbour. 

To get to the other side of the harbour it's necessary to cross the bridge shown  below - the bit that looks like a plank of wood!

When the harbour tide is out some people enjoy the mud between their toes. 

People crossing the bridge, mentioned earlier.

Homeward bound.

But first a quick look at one of the two small beaches

That's all for today 

thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike

P.S. For many more Charlestown posts  and photos enter 'Charlestown' in the search on the front of my blog.

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A QUICK GLANCE AT FOWEY, CORNWALL.

 We had to make a short visit to Fowey so I snapped a few quick photos as we walked. The first two are views on the way from the Fowey car park into town.

We soon reached the colourful river Fowey.

A Water Taxi was returning to the quay.

A boat was nearly ready for a trip up the river.

We walked into the town via the 

Customs House Hill

It turned a bit rainy for a while, but soon stopped. We walked along the town to the car ferry which crosses the Fowey River. The large house on the opposite  side of the river was where Daphne du Maurier once lived. 

We had finished our reason for visiting Fowey and walked back through the town. More people about now.

That's all for t0day. Thanks for  visiting my blog ~ Mike.

There are other Fowey Posts on this blog - please use the search at the top of this blog.

        

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LIZARD POINT : ENGLANDS MOST SOUTHERLY POINT.

The path above  is leading us to Lizard Point on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula. This is the most southerly point in England.

The flowers make a colourful contrast to the sea. We were soon at our destination.

There are lovely views, 

as the next three photos show

Nearby is the Lizard lighthouse and Heritage Centre. Unfortunately both were closed.

On another walk, the next day, the weather  began to change.

Still in view though was the Heritage Centre

As we reached Housel Bay it started to rain, but the Heritage Centre was still in view

We passed the Housel Bay Hotel, which has fine views of the  the bay, and made our way to find somewhere for lunch

All in all there are lots to see on Cornwall's  Lizard Peninsula

Thanks for visiting my blog

Mike 

WALKING FROM LIZARD VILLAGE, CORNWALL

Parking your car is a bit different when visiting Cornwall's Lizard Village. You park on the village green. As you can see below it has been this way for a long time. There is still a  parking charge (£3.50) but the money goes into  an honesty box. 

The village is a good place to start a walk, as there are many options. We wandered off with no destination or in mind.

I wondered what it would be like to live surrounded by greenery and  a with a view of the sea.

We found our selves on the Old Lizard Head.

What a lovely spot to sit and contemplate life.

I guess it would be a bit different on a blustery,  rainy day though.

Onward, and a flight of steps to contend with.

Another lovely view with the the coastal path in sight.

There's a cafe overlooking the sea, most unexpected. We had a coffee enjoying the blueness of the sky and sea.

We joined the coastal path again.

Downhill now for a change.

We headed back towards where we started

An enjoyable walk, though more luck than judgement. Good to see the hedgerows full of colour

Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike