A bit of the rest

Looking back at the places we visited and the things that we did, its hard to believe that we were only in Cornwall for a week! 

So here's a few more things that we did before I move off the subject.

We took the short ferry ride on King Harry Ferry as a short cut home one evening.  I find the area around Carrick Roads and the Roseland incredibly beautiful.

We did the Eden Project because the young man remembered that he loved it last time.  However, it was possibly the thing that we did that we enjoyed the least.  Because:
* It was VERY expensive to get in.  I would only go again if I could get half price tickets. It cost us almost £100 for the day and it wasn't worth it.
* It was too crowded - if you do go, avoid school hols.
* There isn't much to do or look at - it's ok for under 11's but not all that interesting for older kids.
* I have a problem with places that are supposed to show us how to save the planet but are keen to sell you bottled water for profit instead of installing drinking fountains.
On the plus side:
*  I really love the concept of the place and what they have built in an old quarry - and the jobs that they have created as a consequence.
* The food in the canteens is totally delicious.

We went to Fowey on a rainy afternoon as the wind was starting to get stronger  - and we loved it.

It is a gorgeous place.

We went to St Mawes and caught the Ferry across to Falmouth.

Once back in St Mawes, we decided to watch the swimmers who were swimming the Castle to Castle Swim in aid of charity - in a very cold and choppy sea.

We were highly impressed with the swimmers who took part.  Some were incredibly young and other much much older.  They were totally inspiring.

We visited numerous coves and bays ,

"Dreckly" being a Cornish measure of time!

We had fun with glowsticks in the tent - I love a spot of "make your own fun".

We celebrated he Majesty's Diamond Jubilee.

Lived very close to nature for the week.

And spent some great quality time as a family - with no outside pressure.  Priceless.

(Camping trousers rolled down for evening wear! ) Bring on the next one.