Showers in St Ives

I sat this evening to update the blog and can’t believe how much we’ve done in a week! Time is funny when you travel and I’m not sure why. Perhaps it’s because you wake up in different surroundings every day. 

We’ve had a week with lots of rain and VERY gusty winds, but the sun has also tried to shine through meaning we have seen a lot of rainbows. We have also walked a few more sections of the coastal path. Today’s adventure was catching the bus from St Ives to Zennor and then walking the 11km back. Anyone who dislikes heights should not do this section as there are vertical drops and the path in places goes close to the edge. After the amount of rain we’ve had, the path in places was either running with water or VERY muddy. Poppy with her four paws seemed to cope with this much better than my two boots! Our reward was a sweeping view of St Ives after four hours, thankfully with only one scrawly shower. 

Whilst staying in St Ives I also visited Barbara Hepworth’s studio and sculpture garden, which was well worth it. What a find it must have been for her to come across that property to live and work in. 

Our campsite in St Ives is in a pretty special spot and the stars at night time have been stunning. The brand new toilet/shower block is something to behold - underfloor heating, hairdryers, charging points and with music playing! So basically you can charge your phone, have a dance after showering and all without your feet freezing - honestly, luxurious! 

The roads have taken us to Port Isaac (famous for Doc Martin,) Tintagel (although the castle was closed due to the gale force winds) and Padstow. 

Included in my blog this time is a quote I came across about travel. I am happiest when out walking and although we’ve had to contend with some wet days, I am actually enjoying visiting this popular part of the UK in the low-season. The beaches are empty except for the hardy surfers out in the waves and usually on our walks we see just a handful of people. I have also always had an interest in maps from a really young age and every evening I love to look at where we’ve walked or check our driving route for the next day. 

So, I love you and leave you to look at where the road may lead tomorrow…