Thursday 9 June 2016

I'm back!

Back from a camping trip to the beautiful Roseland Peninsula, that is. And this is my second attempt at bringing my blog up to date; last night I sorted lots of photos, put some on my blog and wrote about my 'doings'.  But after publishing the post, I realised I hadn't given it a heading, so I clicked on 'Edit'  . . . . well, I thought I had, but I managed to delete the whole thing!
If at first, you don't succeed - try, try, try again!
I was invited to be a witness at my niece's wedding in Truro, so rather than battle with Bank Holiday traffic on the morning of the wedding, I decided to get the tent out and organise a week's camping a bit closer to the wedding venue.
So I was just up the road from Veryan - these are two of the famous Roundhouses which were built at the entrances to the village in the early 19th century to prevent the devil from entering the village; they were built that shape so that the devil couldn't hide in corners and the cross on top was an extra precaution.  These days, some of the Roundhouses are available as holiday lets.

 At this time of year, our Cornish lanes are particularly beautiful.




 I wanted to visit Hemmick beach after reading about it in another blog, but it was a scary drive down the very narrow, steep and twisting lane that led to the beach; foliage was lashing the car on both sides and I was very glad that there was nothing coming the other way - I couldn't have passed even a cyclist! And when I reached the entrance to the beach, it was to find that there was only sufficient space for 3 vehicles; luckily someone was about to leave, so Zac and I were able to enjoy a short time on the unspoilt and quiet beach.



 Thrift growing on top of an isolated, tall rock on the beach.

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 Porthcurnick beach with Portscatho across the bay and the famous Hidden Hut on the cliff above the beach, where I had a very tasty lunch.

The Hidden Hut was doing good business that day - and the aromas from the cooking area were most enticing!



After lunch, I drove round to Portscatho and was lucky to nab a parking space in the village square when someone obligingly left, so I indulged my passion for wandering round the art galleries - and bought a pretty little jug to add to my collection, as a souvenir of my holiday.
After a week away, my garden had undergone a transformation - everything was blooming - but that's another post.  I was lucky that the unexpected hot spell didn't kill all my little potted plants which I had taken out of the greenhouse and put on the large patio table; thank goodness my son came round in my absence and watered them all. 




19 comments:

  1. We used to go to Portscatho a lot, and always managed to drop into the Sea Garden shop. Wonder if that is where you bought your jug.
    Next time...do ring!

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    1. The shop was called 'Spindrift' where I bought my jug - it had a selection of local artist's paintings as well as pottery and selected gifts. Another shop which used to be an art gallery is now a vintage/shabby chic type of shop.

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  2. Cornwall nice (well, some of it!), Devon nicer! Only joking! Glad you had a good time. Yes, the hedgerows are gorgeous at this time of the year down y'er in the South West! The Roseland Peninsula is very pretty - I love St Just in Roseland and the church almost on the beach. But not been for a long time. Spent some time in Cornwall last year, Mevagissey - oh dear, I shall refrain from talking about it, I'd not wish to upset the good folk of Cornwall!
    Margaret P

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    1. You be a Deb'n maid, then? I admit that some parts of Cornwall, like any popular holiday destination, have been over-commercialised and utterly spoiled but I love this county, its history, its beauty and the sheer magic of it. I prefer quiet places where I can sit or wander and just soak up the surroundings. St.Just is one of my favourite places, too, though I didn't go this time as my dog is elderly now and not up to walking on hot pavements or waiting outside all the galleries as I browse.

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    2. I'm an adopted Deb'n maid, my parents were Lancastrian and I was actually born in N. Ireland (during WW2 as my Dad was stationed there in the RAF towards the end of the war). We moved to Devon from Lancashire in 1951 and I've lived here ever since, and absolutely love the county. It's not all tourist hot spots, there are lovely quiet country villages, too, thank goodness. The view from Babbacombe Downs across Lyme Bay as far as Portland in Dorset can't be beaten.
      Margaret P

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    3. I am Leicestershire born and bred, but after holidaying in Cornwall for several years, I came to live here in 1986, a year after being widowed. I absolutely love this magical county, especially the quiet places, like the area where I now live, on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Never regretted my move, never want to leave. Don't you have a blog any more? I suspect we would get on very well if we could be in touch.

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  3. I love those little roadhouses and wonder what they look like inside.

    You are a very brave lady to drive on that very narrow road. I would have been a wreck worrying about somebody else coming along.

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    1. Here's a link to one of them which is advertised as a holidaty cottage http://www.veryanroundhouse.co.uk/cottage-photos/
      I have to confess that I was expecting round rooms and specially fitted furnishings, but most of the photos are of the large extension at the rear of the roundhouse. Still very picturesque, though.

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  4. Love the little jug and flowers in it are perfect. I have a picture of those round houses that I took back in the early 60s

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  5. Thank you - the flowers are from my garden. I wonder if the Roundhouses look much different now? I think probably the extensions have been added more recently, don't you? I'm glad they can't be seen from the front though.

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  6. I really enjoyed this post about your recent rambling. The scenery is so pretty, and it's great that you were able to avoid lots of the seasonal crowds, and find parking spots open up to you. It's very cool that you chose to camp out.
    The jug with flowers is a beautiful picture! Your souvenir choice was very fine. xo

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    1. Cornwall is at its prettiest at this time of year, Frances and I took lots of photos in the lanes and across beaches. The sunny weather was excellent for camping, though as it was a Bank Holiday, it was a little noisier and busier than I would prefer. It was good to get back to peace and quiet at home - Zac was relieved, too and slept soundly for the first couple of days back home.

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  7. A lovely post from such a beautiful,part of the country. I love the jug and the pretty flowers displayed in it. I would love to see the two roundhouses. xx

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    1. There are five roundhouses, two at each entrance to the road through the village and one in the centre and some are available to book as a holiday home. There's a link above which shows photos of the interior. My tent is rather more basic living! But fine for me and my dog.

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  8. Those roundhouses are really unusual and attractive, and the flowery hedgerows are stunning. I like your little jug very much, and often come back from a holiday with a pottery item or two. You can't have too many flower jugs in my opinion.
    Cathy x

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    1. That's my excuse, Cathy! I can't resist a pretty little jug, just right for displaying a few small blooms. I shall never succeed in de-cluttering my home!

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  9. So beautiful! I am glad you could reload and write this again as it was such a lovely post!

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    1. Thank you Amy. Glad you enjoyed it. x

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