I’m off again-Pendeen to Sennen Cove
22 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Started earlier today - 9:30- and have 9 miles to go. It’s supposed to be easier but I already had to scramble! First few pics are of a memorial to miners, Greevor mine and Lelant Steam Engine - tinLeia mais
Made it to Sennen Cove beach- Yay!
22 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Today was easier hiking overall but hotter- Sun all day up to 68 degrees. I stopped at Ballowall Barrow, ancient burial chamber from 1700BC! I hiked 9.3 miles with 1263 elevation gain and with newLeia mais
Goodbye Sennen Cove - onward!
23 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌬 64 °F
To Porthcurno today - notes say it’s somewhat easier however it’s quite cloudy and windy! I stopped by a gallery inside the old wheel house then onto Land’s End which was unusually commercial.Leia mais
ViajanteGreat photographs--and it looks as if you're having perfect weather, Melora! Meanwhile, there's been constant rain in Durham for days! Sending warm, best greetings to audacious you!
Made it to Porthcurno!
23 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌬 66 °F
Hiked 7.73 miles today - 1231 Beautiful views again today! It was sunny, in the 60’s and quite breezy but easier going most of the time! We stopped for a break at the Pothgwarra National CoastwatchLeia mais
Rest day in Porthcurno!
24 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
I slept in a bit, had a lovely breakfast of homemade croissants and gooseberry jam then toured the Minack Theatre- Google it! Fascinating outdoor theatre built 1931 by hand into the rocky cliff side.Leia mais
Rest of rest day- awesome!
24 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌬 66 °F
I treated myself to a foot scrub and massage- from a mobil masseuse-outside in my B&B’s eclectic garden!! Then went to the beach and actually swam in the Atlantic Ocean!! It was cold and soLeia mais
Made it to Mousehole (pronounced Mowzal)
25 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Started the day with a steep climb out of Porthcurno Beach - it was a tough day - lots of rocky ups and downs, thick brush with brambles and nettles. I had my first stumble - but only got minorLeia mais
Evening in Mousehole
25 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌬 64 °F
‘The loveliest village in all of England’ - said Dylan Thomas, poet, of Mousehole. He also frequented The Ship Inn where I’m staying and had a delicious dinner of Seabass Salad Nicoise andLeia mais
Mousehole to Marazion- Easy 7 miles
26 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Left quaint Mousehole and walked along the edge of Mount’s Bay - thru Newly. - a lively fishing town (see the fishermen on a break?) thru Penzance - big village - to Marazion and the famous
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Stunning photographs as usual, Melora! What astonishing sights have been before your eyes. [Gail Gibson]
St Michael’s Mount - amazing!!
26 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
I took a little ferry boat across to the mount, walked about, and toured inside the castle. The same family has owned it for 350 years and it was formerly a priory, royal owned, and held by theLeia mais
Goodnight from Penzance!
26 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
I enjoyed a “summer G&T” at my hotel then walked thru this lovely pathway to The Bakehouse for a fine dining experience- blue cheese with roasted pear salad and grilled hake with local seasonalLeia mais
Porthleven to Praa Sands
27 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Life continues to teach me that best laid plans are meant to change! Plan A - hike 10.5 miles changed to Plan B - bus then hike 5 miles then changed to plan C when I missed the bus stop!! ApparentlyLeia mais
Lovely Porthleven!
27 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
After my lunch in Praa Sands I checked out the beach then caught the U4 bus back to Porthleven. I’m right on the harbour at the Harbour Inn and have a very quaint and comfy room! After a hot showerLeia mais
Made it to Lizard-Yahoooo!
28 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Hiked from Porthleven to Mullion Cove (7 miles) in grey drizzle and the views were still amazing! I met a new hiking friend, Annette, from Copenhagen who’s job is also based in the Research TriangleLeia mais
Lizard Sunset
28 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
I’m at The Top House Inn in Lizard, UK for the next 2 nights- I’m hoping to hike part of the path I missed tomorrow. My room is delightful and I had fish and chips (freshly caught cod) withLeia mais
Awesome “rest” day at Kynance Cove
29 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌬 63 °F
I woke up to sunshine so decided I can rest on the plane! I hiked 2.5 miles to Kynance Cove and am soooo glad I did! It’s beyond beautiful! After spending time at the beach I had Cornish Cream TeaLeia mais
Pub, Taxi, Train, Express, LHR Hilton!
30 de junho de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌬 63 °F
Rainy, rainy day so I nestled up on a bench in the Top House pub with a pot of tea and edited my manuscript till noon the caught a crazy taxi ride (the drivers told me about his bit-coin investmentsLeia mais
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Good to see that smile again.