Very mild day.
This morning visited Paradise Park which overlooks Hayle Estuary. Being such a clear day the views were magnificent. The gardens at the park were superb as were the animals that were able to roam free such as the red pandas, penguins and flamingos. I do have serious issues still with birds of prey and others that are caged. I understand and agree that certain birds are in serious decline so a breeding program is important but caging birds, is it really necessary? At the Park were caged buzzards and barn owls which I'm sure are not in such a decline that it requires a breeding program?
This afternoon enjoyed big time a coach trip along the little known heritage route from St.Ives to Lands End. Again with such a clear day we were able to enjoy some magnificent views of the Cornish coastline.
At Levant the driver parked up so we could enjoy a picnic of sausage rolls, Mindy pies, sherry, wine and lazed coffee. A superb idea.
Most unusual to witness Lands End without waves crashing against the rocks. The sea was that calm.
The return trip included a stop at Mousehole to witness the harbour lights which are the best you will see anywhere. The idea of lighting the harbour started in the 1980s in memory of lives lost in the Penlee lifeboat disaster. All money collected each year is awarded to the RNLI.
On arriving back at the hotel it was a quick change ready for the New Year celebrations. After a good meal and a few drinks we walked down to the harbour where it was suggested it would be packed with revellers all dressed in all manor of differing costumes. We were not disappointed, have never experienced a New Year like it. At midnight the crowd went wild as the first of the fireworks lit the sky. It was one massive firework display.
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
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