We managed a relatively seamless start - breakfast on time, left on time, car back to Enterprise Hire (can't speak highly enough) on time, straight down to Lands End for our photo call at 10.00. Where's the photographer? Thought he'd start at 10.30 today. Grrrrr. Dad said he would go and find some coffee, but Lands End was shut (again) so mum suggested brewing up on the camping stove....which she had, and water, and gas, and mugs....but no coffee!
Not to worry its a beautiful day, wall to wall sunshine and once we'd left Lands End the wind dropped and made for perfect walking conditions. We did 15 miles, a bit longer than originally intended because we decided to walk on from Penzance to Marazion, rather than mess about getting a taxi for 2.5 miles. It'll give us a bit shorter day tomorrow, and hopefully we'll have time to have a look round St Michaels Mount. We have a wonderful view of it from our bedroom window - google it - fascinating building.
The walking today has been excellent apart from a couple of pieces. Cornwall plays lip service to walkers. When we started out, paths were well marked and clear. All of a sudden, the signs cease, and the paths become a quagmire of mud, covered with brambles - not aided when the friendly neighborhood farmers plough up the paths and completely obliterate them. But for the main part we have had a great day. - we've seen, castles, ancient villages, fields full of daffodils and spring in all it's glory. Not just daffodils, but azaleas, wild garlic, primroses, and lots more that mum just doesn't know the name of!
When we got back to the B&B, the nice gentleman had left me a pack of my favourite dental sticks, so whilst I set to with them, mum and dad went to the pub.
Looking forward to tomorrow.
Keep spreading the word.
M
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