Friday 8th April 2016

Another brilliant day although not as much sun as previous days.
Early morning walk around Padstow harbour area stopping at Rick Stein's cafe for an early coffee break.
Moved on a few miles to the Bedruthan steps, what a stunning coastline. Today in Cornwall was the lowest tide of the year hence the reason for so many people about. It really was an amazing spectacle . Stayed for some time pushing the body somewhat in another coastal walk.
Late afternoon drove on to Newquay and a walk to the harbour and afternoon tea. I just don't do Newquay, not sure I will visit again.
Back home early evening before setting off again for Padstow and a meal at Rick Stein's restaurant. A great end to a wonderful week.
Pictures 1 - 3 - Early morning/morning coffee in Padstow.
      "      4 - 9 - Bedruthan Steps.
      "  10 - 14 - Newquay.
      "  15 - 18 - Rick Stein evening out in Padstow.
      "  19 - 21 - On the news tonight it reported a landslide very close to Bedrtuthan.

Thursday 7th April 2016

Another glorious day. Warm and sunny all day into early evening.
A busy day starting with a visit to St Michael's Mount. Took advantage of the tide out and walked the causeway to the castle/village. We really do have some unique places of interest around the UK coastline.
Lunchtime drove the few miles to Lands End and enjoyed a long coastal walk, weather could not have been better for such a walk. Shame my foot is so weak these days.
This afternoon drove to Mousehole and again enjoyed a walk around the town and harbour area. Finished the day with a Cornish cream tea at a tea room overlooking the harbour.
Arrived home pretty tired but enormously chuffed we experienced such fantastic weather again.
Pictures 1 - 13 - St Michael's Mount.
      "    14 - 20 - Lands End.
      "    21 - 23 - Mousehole.

Wednesday 6th April 2016

Another cracking day although somewhat breezy today on the coast.
Enjoyed a morning with the chaps at Handykam. Good to learn and see first hand latest wildlife camera equipment and a rare glance at seeing equipment being developed for Puffin research. Very interesting.
Was forced into purchasing another piece of camera equipment, can't wait to try out. Watch this space.
Stopped for lunch at Godrevy before the long coastal walk to where it is known seals in large numbers can be seen.
We were not disappointed and was certainly well worth the walk. Sixty five seals were counted on the beach but there were certainly more as you could see them in the sea. Another amazing experience.
Moved on to Cornwall Gold, a tin processing plant which again was like going back in time with nothing modernised, still as it was when it closed in the sixties. Jewellery is now produced from the local tin. I need now to visit a tin mine.
Finished the day with another visit to the Cornish Arms. Another brilliant day out in Cornwall.
Pictures 1 - 11 - Godrevy.
      "           12 - Tin & Gold Miners at Portreath.
      "           13 - Godrevy.
      "   14 - 18 - Portreath Tin processing plant.
      " 19 & 20 - Padstow tonight.