Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Campervaning around Cornwall

Fabulous day. We set off this morning after collecting supplies for lunch (Cornish Pasties of course) in Lesley and Nick's campervan around the SouthWest of Cornwall.
After driving through the beautiful Cornish countryside we stopped at an ancient well and Clowty tree - a Pagan site that is still visited today by Paganist. Fascinating place that has been recognised as a special place since long before christianity. It is so fabulous to have my Aunty to tell us about and show us these places, as they are not on your typical tourist routes. Love it.
Next stop - some more ancient ruins of the village Carn Euny - dated to the Bronze Age. The ruins are well preserved as the houses were made from the local granite which has stood the test of time - you can still see the worn places where they would have ground their flours!
Through more tiny country lanes and gorgeous country side to a typical Cornish seaside town of Mousehole (pronounced Mowzel).
Travelling around the coastline we passed St Michael's Mount (as the mist rolled in) before stopping at the third largest natural habour in the world at Falmouth, where we also had a lovely fish and chip dinner at Rick Steins.
Our day out in the van was made more fun by Lilly turning it into an imaginery icecream van at every stop and selling us all sorts of interesting items! Lilly has fallen in love with the van and will be nagging us to get one when we get home! It is a fun lifestyle and we are so glad we had the opportunity to be guided around lovely Cornwall by my lovely Aunty and Uncle. :)
Note for Dad - we love Cornwall but our hearts still belong to YORKSHIRE!







2 comments:

  1. Just catching up on the latest news and photos before I go to bed.
    I think local knowledge is the best advantage to sight seeing.
    Love the little van.
    Did the kids go down into the hole?
    Nighty nights.

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  2. wow, Rick Stein! Was it the BEST fishand chips ever? Love the van - I'm with Lilly, I think you should get one!

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