Showing posts with label Coronavirus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coronavirus. Show all posts

Monday 16 November 2020

Making the Most of the Coronavirus Lockdown: Carlyon Bay, St.Austell, Gover Valley, Charlestown and Bubbles.


With our wings clipped by the coronavirus lockdown it's difficult to know where to get some fresh air without falling foul of the regulations.

When in doubt it's usually the beach for our allowed exercise. There's plenty of elbow room, for example, at Carlyon Bay


It was a somewhat strange day as one moment it was blue sky but dark clouds soon took control.


The clouds became rain - heavy rain. We made a dash to our car and watched the rain trickling down the windows.


Onward to St. Austell town. Seemingly we needed some veg from the greengrocer next to the butchers shop. Have to try and support the smaller shops during lockdown.
The Christmas lights are ready now in the town. You can just see them in the distance in the photo below.
There was a dullness as we walked for a while along the Gover Valley
Lots of leaves on the path as it runs by the Gover Stream.
All very attractive at this time of the year - and also in the Spring.
The Pier House next (restaurant and pub) just because I like Charlestown. 


And some bubbles ... we have to try and make the best of lockdown somehow. Keep smiling.


Sunday 8 November 2020

Visiting a Newquay Beach, Cornwall One Day Before the Coronavirus Lockdown.


'Twas the day before the latest coronavirus lockdown in England. So what to do? Head for the coast and a beach while we can.

As we had to visit the church in St. Stephen in Brannel we then continued onward to the Newquay area on Cornwall's north coast. There was traffic everywhere, the road was jam packed. Other people must have had a similar idea.


I turned down a narrow road and ended up near Porth Beach.


It was a sunny, but cold day. After parking the car, we wandered along heading for the beach. On the way we passed a few chimneys. Have been fascinated by them recently, not sure why!


The tide was out so there was plenty of elbow room on the beach.


Not many people ...


... but somehow I slipped into a distant time with ladies of the day paddling in the chilly water.

The year was 1876 and the first passenger arrived at the new Railway Station in Newquay. The chairman of the railway predicted that Newquay, "would soon become the best watering place in the country".


Returning to today, Porth beach and the water looked quite tempting but way too cold for me.


At the back of the beach the road leads to Watergate Bay, often the choice for surfers.

Just to clarify Porth Beach and Watergate Bay are just two of Newquay's many beaches - this is why the town is such an attraction.


On the return walk to our car - more chimneys!


Pleasant views across the coast.


The final photo gives an idea of the length of the inlet and beach at Porth.


Thank you for visiting my blog. Wherever you are, take care.

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