Saturday 15 October 2016

The Rambler Returns.

I'm afraid that losing my wonderful companion, Zac, shook me a lot and my blogging mojo just disappeared.  Walks seemed pointless without him by my side so I became quite reclusive, keeping to my home and garden, even ordering groceries online because I couldn't face meeting people.
However, a few weeks after he died, my son, daughter-in-law and grandson came to stay with me for several days; we went out and about and just having their company was the best antidote to my depression and they pulled me up from the doldrums. The best news was that they had decided to move to Cornwall permanently; they love this county and it will be good for us all to live closer together (my youngest son lives just a few miles away too.)

If anyone is still out there to read my blog, I ask forgiveness for my absence and promise to 'try harder' in future, get out there and take photos.

In September, I booked a small apartment in St Agnes parish, on the north coast of Cornwall, in a little hamlet called Skinner's Bottom - Cornwall has some fantastic place names, doesn't it? During my time there, I discovered some lovely beaches that I'd never visited before despite several previous holidays in St Agnes (probably because they didn't allow dogs . . . ) 

The view of rural serenity from my holiday home; just the sound of birds and occasional clip clop of a horse being ridden along the lane. Just what I needed!


















This is Portreath, a lovely sandy beach in a steep valley; the granite wall on the right is to protect the little harbour.  In the storms of 2014, the small white pepperpot building was destroyed but has since been rebuilt. 


















Looking down from the steep cliffs above the village and car park





I also went to Godrevy beach and lighthouse - made famous by Virginia Woolfe's book "To The Lighthouse" -  another outpost of the north coast that bears the brunt of fierce storms lashing in from the Atlantic.  But on a quiet September afternoon it can seem deceptively peaceful - don't be fooled; the small stretch of low tide sand connecting it to Gwithian beach disappears in a flash when the tide comes back in. 



An old stone gate on the coastal path

 and a beautiful, wildflower-covered stone wall

 Admiring the view



Hope you enjoyed some of the views of my short break - there are more to come, I promise. 





14 comments:

  1. Happy Saturday. Any day is a good day to start blogging again. I found you on John Grey's blog and decided to drop in. The scenery is just beautiful Parts of it remind me of our East coast.

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    1. Welcome, Marie! I'm now a follower of your own 'Mumblings'. I think everyone reads John's blog; great, isn't it? I'm glad you like the views around here; they may remind you of your homeland but I imagine Canada's coastline to be on a far more magnificent scale than little Cornwall.

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  2. I have thought of you so often, and am so pleased to see you! Next time you are 'down West' please contact me!

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    1. I don't think I was far from you, Elizabeth, but I had to curtail my driving as my car developed a brake problem. Grrrr, bad timing! Next time, I will definitely come a-knocking.

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  3. Greetings! I also found you on John's blog and after reading your posting and some previous ones, decided to drop you a comment. I fully understand how you felt after your beloved pet passed as I have experienced the same thing a few times, some harder than others. I strongly urge you to get yourself another companion and soon. During the 2 months after Molly died, walks were senseless, food was tasteless, life was useless until I got Sparks, then the sun shone again, walks were wonderful and life was beautiful. Please, Rambler, give it a thought and have a great day.

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    1. Another John Gray fan - welcome to my Ramblings too. Thank you for your concern and advice - I shall have another dog one day, because the house is cheerless without one, but first I am making arrangements to have a Full Knee Replacement. I am looking forward to being fitter and able to walk without pain - then I shall definitely have another dog! Enjoy your walks with Sparks.

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  4. Good to see you blogging again, I know from experience how you have been feeling, glad to see you had a nice break xx

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    1. Thank you. The break, though short, did me good; being able to walk in new areas and do different things was just what I needed.

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  5. Glad you're back. It's hard to lose such a good friend. Your seaside pictures are wonderful. Hope your little vacation was balm for your soul.

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  6. Great to see you back in blogland. I am glad your short break lifted your spirits after such a sad loss. xx

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  7. Welcome back to you, dear Rambler. It's lovely to hear that your family members are moving closer to where you live. And...I cannot thank you enough for sharing those beautifully serene pictures of the Cornish coast. I've never been there myself, and yet you've given me a chance to view its beauty. xo

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  8. It is nice to see you back on blogger. Like others, I found you through John's blog awhile ago.

    You certainly live in a lovely place. I watch Doc Martin on TV ( a favorite in the US also) and I think they film near there. I am awed by the scenery

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  9. Greetings dear Rambler! It's always such a treat to read your comments on my blog, and I am delighted that you are back to posting on yours! What a great set of photographs of your Cornish coastline. Lovely clumps of sea thrift and those great beaches. Sounds like you had a great time with your family, with lots to look forward to, with their move to Cornwall coming up! There's nothing better than having family close by. Hooray! A

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  10. I fell in love with Cornwall many years ago but I could never afford to move there. What beautiful coastline (and hopefully you will be exploring more of it when you get your new knee and your new puppy). All the best. Anna

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