Quick walk around South Zeal this morning admiring the thatched cottages and olde world charm. Headed off toward Cornwall in bright sunshine enjoying the leafy country lanes, stone walls and cottages and picturesque countryside.
Weather changed as we got into Cornwall and through Bodmin Moor area with misty rain. Still nice views though of the tussock, peaty looking land and lakes. Guess it might be tricky underfoot! Stopped in Bodmin, an ancient county town, for coffee and quick look around – some nice displays at Shire Hall. The “court” was in session – visitors can be part of a jury re-enacting a famous murder trial associated with the renowned Bodmin Jail. The torture wheel for hard labour looked nasty!
Enjoyed lunch on the impressive Pentire Headland, Newquay, at the Headland Hotel- despite the weather, beautiful views over Fistral Beach-said to be one of the most consistent and best surfing beaches in the UK. Certainly had a few keen starters! Very cute little Huers Hut, a white stone building on Towan Head – pilchards were once the dish of the day here and someone called Huer used to spot the shoals of pilchards from the hut and call the fisherman to sea and a lucrative catch!
Also called in to Perranporth and St Agnes along the Cornish coast – steep little declines to very sandy beaches and rugged coastlines- also great haunts of the surfers it seemed. One way traffic most of the way. Had visions of the olden day smugglers making the most of the coastline!
Staying in St Ives tonight – nice view over Porthminister Beach when the rain/mist lifts. Much bigger town than I expected -known best for its beaches and the art scene.
