This visit to Cornwall, was between June 20th-24th 2006...my second in two years.
Again I stayed at the "Trebray B&B" in Bodmin, which I like, as not only is it central to visiting places, but you are assured a friendly welcome and a comfortable stay too. So when I go again, I will stay there. My first day after arrival, was to "Bodmin Gaol", which was Interesting as well as an insight into how prison life was in those days. The Cells feature models of former prisoners and details of their crimes commited.....which in some cases, were trivial by todays standards!. But still resulted in hanging. I then had a meal there , in the resturant afterwards.
Next day was a trip to "Port Isaac", a small fishing village on North Coast of Cornwall and also the setting for the current TV Series, "Doc Martin". So i was able to spot a few of the buildings used in that programme. Often much different to how they appear on TV.
The School as an example, is a Pub & Resturant!...but was a former School.
So after a few photos and a Cheese & Onion Cornish Pasty....I ventured off to "Boscastle", the scene of the horrific floods on August 16th 2004.......the last day i was there!!
So it was nice to see how things were progressing since that day. Many of the damaged buildings were repaired and some still being re-built, including the "Harbour light" shop (Photo above) and on my Boscastle page, you can see how it was originally. They seem to have re-built it very close to the original, which was nice to see. The weather was much better and so I could take better pictures and get a good view from the lower part of the Harbour, looking back towards the village (Photo above). After a nice Cream tea!....I set off to Padstow.
I had'nt been there since 1978 so did'nt remember it much. But it seemed a lovely place and quiet too. I enjoyed a bag of Fish 'n Chips around the harbourside......till a flock of seagulls decided to finish them all off! So i had a walk around the streets in padstow.
Next day was a trip to St Ives, Newlyn & Mousehole.....all in the South west area of Cornwall. In St Ives i was approached by a Gypsy woman, who proceded to tell me my future and events in the last few months . That was amazing!...as she seemed very accurate on everything she told me. Though i'll need to wait to see if i live to be 92...as she predicts!
After a few photos in St Ives & Newlyn, I set off to Mousehole village, which was a very pretty fishing village indeed. I spent around 3 hours there. Scenic and peaceful around the harbourside.
I had another meal there and yet another Cream tea.....a must for me on holidays!
After leaving Mousehole, i went over to "St Just" and saw a few old Tin mines and the Lavant Steam Engine building (Photo above).
The final day was Falmouth and "Lost Gardens of Heligan"....In Falmouth i visited the Maritime Museum and saw a collection of boats , some from former races across the seas.
Then i walked the streets of Falmouth and had a Banana Milk Shake, before heading over to "Heligan" to admire the acres of Impressive gardens there. Different sections dedicated to certain types of plants, Including Tropical Tree ferns and other exotic species.
I could'nt see everything in the time i had though, as by then my feet were aching!.
So maybe another visit there oneday. I finished off my day, with a trip to "Jamaica Inn" on Bodmin moor, for an evening meal. The Inn having a very Haunted reputation to this day!
With many reported Ghostly happenings there, in certain parts of the Inn & hotel.
So that alone makes it a special place to visit.
Next day was the return trip home to Burton. Again it was a very nice Holiday In Cornwall and helped by good weather this time. Hopefully another trip there in the near future!
