Second trip with Claire

June 2023 - April 2024

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- Jun 15, 2023
- ☀️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 1,043 m
- Australia New South Wales Armidale Drummond Park -30.505061, 151.6665930°30’18” S 151°39’60” E
Day 1
Packed and ready to go!
June 15, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
We have almost finished the organisation for the Gala Concert on Sunday, which has been quite a saga. At least I can now put it out of my mind and leave John to run the show.

Nervous but excited!
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- Jun 16, 2023
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Altitude: 1,036 m
- Australia New South Wales Armidale Drummond Park -30.505191, 151.66629130°30’19” S 151°39’59” E
Day 2
Day 2
June 16, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Train from Armidale to Sydney was pleasant, made more so by being met by Susan at Central. She trained with me to the airport, where it was really quick and smooth through the the gates and it no time at all I was through Customs. Plenty of time for a glass of wine, a snack, a few phone calls and a walk.

Plane left on time and was pretty full.Read more
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- Jun 17, 2023
- ☁️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- England Hillingdon Heathrow Heathrow Terminal 2 51.469704, -0.44943151°28’11” N 0°26’58” W
Day 3
Arriving in London
June 17, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
14 hours to Doha, a quick turnaround then 10 hours to Heathrow.

I was pretty pleased with myself, being able to get three trains from Heathrow via Paddington to Exeter, where Claire met me at the station. We’re staying at the White Hart Hotel, where we had dinner. As it happens, Claire’s cousin Janet (from Canberra) happens to be in Exeter at the moment so she joined us for dinner. In spite of being very jet-lagged, I really enjoyed the evening.Read more
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- Jun 18, 2023
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 116 m
- England Zennor Treen 50.182674, -5.593250°10’58” N 5°35’36” W
Day 4
Exeter
June 18, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Exeter is a really lovely town and we wish we were here longer. However, before getting on the train to St Ives, we had time to visit the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and a bit of sightseeing. The train trip to St Ives took 3 1/2 hours, which meant we had time to walk around the town for a a while before reverting what we do best: a picnic in our room, complete with G & Ts and wine!Read more
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- Jun 19, 2023
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 116 m
- England Zennor Treen 50.182673, -5.59320550°10’58” N 5°35’36” W
Day 5
St Ives to Gunard’s Head
June 19, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
The St Ives Bay Hotel in St Ives was comfortable but with a typically small room. Good breakfast, though.

All up, we did 14.5 km today, to Gurnard’s Head via Zennor. The walk was harder than anticipated, with lots of up and down, over boulders and twists and turns. However, beautiful views and lots of pretty wildflowers.

We detoured a bit to visit Zennor and drop into the Tinner’s Arms, possibly Cornwall’s oldest pub, for a drink (lemonade for me and local beer for Claire). Whilst there we visited the Church of St Senara, which dates back to the 1100s.

The Gurnard’s Head Hotel is a gastro pub which really fancies itself! Overpriced and room cluttered with trendy bits and pieces that take up space.Read more
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- Jun 20, 2023
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 89 m
- England St. Just St Just Porth Nanven 50.12611, -5.69972950°7’34” N 5°41’59” W
Day 6
Cape Cornwall
June 20, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
22 km all up, including a walk into St Just to buy wine and G & Ts.
Fall in the brook
Accommodation at CCC excellent
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- Jun 21, 2023
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- England Penzance Penzance Harbour 50.121262, -5.53954850°7’17” N 5°32’22” W
Day 7
Lands End
June 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
17 km via Land’s End to Porthcurno. We saw the most beautiful secluded beaches, which looked very enticing.
I found the last third of the walk a. bit challenging so I was keen to go with Plan B which was to take the bus from Land’s End but Claire wasn’t keen (thought we had not walked far enough!) so on we went.Read more
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- Jun 22, 2023
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- England Penzance Penzance Harbour 50.121376, -5.53948150°7’17” N 5°32’22” W
Day 8
Porthcurno to Penzance
June 22, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Not as far as yesterday (14 km) and much easier going. The track was not as stony as yesterday so our feet were not as sore.

Accommodation was great with very friendly owner; not flash but good value for money.

Today we saw beautiful scenery and although we took our swimmers the beaches were not as accessible as yesterday. Chatted to people on the way.

We have a reasonably spacious flat in Penzance for the next three nights, close to the centre of town. It will be good to cook for ourselves for the next few days.Read more
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- Jun 23, 2023
- 🌬 20 °C
- Altitude: 32 m
- England Penzance Penzance Harbour 50.121377, -5.53962550°7’17” N 5°32’23” W
Day 9
Penzance
June 23, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Walked to St Michael’s Mount. Beautiful gardens

17 km even though it was a lay day!
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- Jun 24, 2023
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- England Penzance Penzance Harbour 50.121325, -5.53943550°7’17” N 5°32’22” W
Day 10
Mazey Day in Penzanze
June 24, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Mazey Day is the Autumn Festival on steroids! Street parades and bands all day.

Visited Pendeen House Gallery and Museum. Impressive artwork; found a painting I’d like a print of.

We came home early afternoon for a rest and of course to watch the tennisRead more
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