The Cornwall Report Part 4

The last time I visited Cornwall, I discovered the Minack theatre and was awed by its breathtaking reality of a setting handcarved out of rock, by just one lady and two helpers. I rather hoped that no one would discover this and that I could keep the secret for myself. Now, the Minack is world famous. It's not as crowded as Picadilly Circus, but it is no longer a secret. It is still something special though, the first time you see it. As I sat at my vantage point from the cafe, I saw the Cornwall light sparkling on the water. I saw a lifetime of dedication carved into the rock. Nature generously draping her treasures over the framework of the theatre, like precious tapestries. So I realise that here, humans can work with nature in harmony to produce a beautiful result. It's not all bad.



Next to the Minack is one of my favourite beaches, Porthcurno:
It was very peaceful there.


White sand and feisty waves. How many places are there in the UK where I can take a photo like this, without millions of people crowding my, er Chloe's shot? ( I didn't take any of the photos. All Chloe's work he he)

It was cold though, in spite of the sunshine. Those who did go in sensibly put on proper gear. We thought these guys were funny, doing the barbecue thing and smoking out their wet suits at the same time.

The Cornwall Coast path picks up again to the west of the Minack. We didn't have to walk very far to get this view:
Cornwall really is like this. Miles and miles of beauty, and the people who make it down here, they are nice people.

And then we drove home (no, really, I like walking but not all the way!). When we got back, I did the old woman thing and decided to rest. Chloe took some photos of the farmyard animals at the neighbouring farm:


Just a little photo credit for the car we got for the trip:

It got christened 'Bo Lat'. For the Hokkien readers you'll know what I mean ;) Considering how many hairpin bends and 20 degree gradients we had to do, the little thing didn't actually die on us, just sputtered every now and again. Something else to thank God for!!

Tomorrow hopefully I will be able to finish the final report on Cornwall.