Autumn Days

‘No I mustn’t forget,

No I mustn’t forget,

To say a great big thank you,

I mustn’t forget.’

I’m sure many of you are now singing what has to be everyone’s favourite primary school hymn ‘Autumn Days.’ The tune and words popped into my head this week when driving along roads with trees arching overhead to meet, making a tunnel of amber and russet. Skies have been both blue and dark grey and we have chased rainbows on more than one occasion. 

Our journey in the south west has continued into Cornwall and more stunning (but steep) walks along the coastal path. I’m sure in summer months these paths are well-trodden but this time of year we have only ever seen one or two people sharing the windswept cliff tops.

The photos are from Ilfracombe, where we stopped to see Damien Hirst’s controversial sculpture ‘Verity,’ Bideford, the Hartland Peninsula including Clovelly a privately owned village built into the cliff side, Bude and Crackington Haven. Due to the relentless rain over the past few days we have the luxury of a small cottage to get everything dry! It’s amazing to have access to a washing machine, an oven and central heating, although to be honest I am looking forward to moving back into Roo after the weekend, our little home on wheels.