Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula

 

We have been staying on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula for a break. One of our walks started from the the Peninsula's largest village of St. Mullian. The Old Inn above dates back to the 16th Century and the church below has parts dating back to the 13th Century.

We simply walked along the road, out of the village not knowing where we would end up.

The fields were green and the sun was shining.

We soon reached Pondhu beach with its Beach Cafe. 

A few people were enjoying the food on the outside wooden tables.

More diners  below, but the building, seen in the distance on the cliffs, is a bit special - it is Marconi's Wireless Station  On the12th of December, 1901 Marconi sent his message from Poldhu to Newfoundland

Now walking on the damp sand at the beach

Not too sure what was happening here.

A Pondhu wooden sign 

Oh, and a bus stop. So we could have had a ride to and from Pondhu Beach.

We still preferred to walk. The Old Inn again.

Also within reach from Mullian, where we started our walk, is the peaceful Mullian Cove, below. 

That's all for today. Hopefully more posts on the Lizard Peninsula will follow.

Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike.

A Walk to Pentewan Village, Beach and Harbour

It was a sunshine day so we decided on a walk to Pentewan along the Pentewan Trail starting from the bridge as shown above.

Everywhere looked so fresh and green and welcoming - thanks  to all of the recent rain. There is a footpath which, for a while, follows the White River

We passed a colourful sign informing walkers the direction to Mevagissey and Heligan Gardens. We continued towards Pentewan. 

Now it's into the woods up a bit of a slope.

The woods looked very pleasant and there was no one else in sight.

At the edge of the woods the ground and bushes had become a little soggy.

More greenery ...

... and a few lillies, unfortunately not at their best.

Now we have reached the village of Pentewan and a row of  colourful old cottages

Just a little further along the road is the Ship Inn pub

Moving on a visit to Pentewan's land locked harbour.

Below a look- out almost lost in the greenery.

A view next of  the land locked harbour.

Now we have reached the beach at Pentewan and there is no one else in view, despite the blue sky and lots of sand to be seen.

Now back at the harbour again.

At the far end of the Pentewan village there is quite a steep hill.

Finallly, below, the other end of the village and the Piskey Cove.

Thanks for visiting my blog, good wishes ~ Mike

A Day in Cornwall: Charlestown, St.Austell, Heligan

A few photos from the last week when we were out and about. Above is the port at Charlestown and below is looking out to sea from the harbour wall. You might just be able to see a few minute sailing ships on the horizon - or there again you may not.

We then moved on to the town of St. Austell

My wife had an appointment in the town so I mooched about with my camera. Some colourful paintings in the next two photos.

A photo next of a china a clay exhibit on a wall. There are several of these in various places in the town.

The appointment over we headed for the Lost Gardens of Heligan - starting off with a friendly goat.

We always like to see the rhododendrons, though it was a little chilly to use the seats! 

A cheerful colour next to an old wall ...

... and a closer look at the wall.

Moving on now to the  Jungle at Heligan

Time to be  homeward bound

And finally a quick look at Carlyon Bay on our way home.

Nearly forgot, a saying seen at Heligan:

We don't stop playing because we grow old

We grow old because we stop playing.

Thanks for visiting my blog~ Mike.

My Garden in Cornwall

There still isn't much colour in our garden at the moment, here in Cornwall. I think Spring must have forgotten us. 

On the opposite  side of the road to us the greenery is looking quite blown and untidy - as below. 

Returning to our garden the azalea has a few flowers but, at his time last year, it was full of flowers with not a leaf to be seen.

Okay there a  couple of tulips and a daffodil in the front garden

Our back garden has some attractive leaves.

Toby's bush(a camellia) does have some colour and shiny leaves.

Next we have  our willow tree, quite damp and green with moss.

Spikey - below - has weathered the rain.

Other shrubs seem okay.

Quite a lot of primroses are popping up. I always  like to see them as they remind me of my mother. They were her favourite flowers. 

To finish today's blog it's back to the other side of the road where some of the bushes are looking ok.

Thanks for visiting my blog ~ Mike