Tuesday, 9 October 2018

Last two weeks around Devon and Cornwall in June

During the first two weeks of June we visited some of our favourite places in Devon and Cornwall
 Shaugh Bridge situated just on the southern edges of Dartmoor not far from Plymouth
 When I was incarcerated in a Boarding School in Plymouth in the mid 1950's this was one of the places we were takrn on excursions.  These excursions were the only really nice memories of my time in that school
 Shaugh Bridge was the site of a China Clay processing plant in the 19th century which closed down in 1952.  China Clay mining is still carried out on that part of Dartmoor today.


The other place we visited is not far from Shaugh Bridge.  This is Roborough Rock on the edges for the former World War 2 Airfield near Yelverton.
Dukes Cafe near Tavistock Pannier Market ids a nice place for a nice lunch

Duckpool Beach near the hamlet of Coombe in North Cornwall
Stowe Barton, a National Tust Property is nearby.  The site of the Grenville Mansion of stowe is next to the farm where a large Platform can be seen.  Stowe was built in the early 17th Century by the family of the Elizabethan identity Richard Grenville.
 
Coffee at Cotehele Quay on the Thamar near Cotehele Quay
They were both looking at the Robin in the tree!
Steps out of the tea garden
and the view along the Tamar river
A boat moored in the Quay
Gig  Rowers on the River
Gig racing is a sport that has grown in popularity around the coasts of mostly South West England.
Cornish Pilot Gig Wikipedia
The Cornish Pilot Gig association
On the walk to Cotehele Mill

 Lanhydrock House near Bodmin in Mid Cornwall. The house was rebuilt in the 19th century after the 16th Century house was destroyed in a fire.
Lanhydrock
The Gatehouse


 It is very pleasant walking through the gardens and through to the walks in the wider estate leading down to the River Fowey near Respryn Bridge






Foxgloves in the hedgerow.  there was a Bee hovering around the floweres.
Trelissick Gardens near Truro
Trelissick Garden - Wikipedia
 The King Harry Ferry on the River Fal near Trelissick
King Harry Ferry - Wikipedia
 Trengwainton Gardens near Penzance
Trengwainton Garden - Wikipedia


The Lizard Point - the old Lifeboat Station
Looking towards the lighthouse


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Friday, 8 June 2018

What Maxie Did

Whilst I have been here in the UK, Maxie has being staying with my friend Jennifer and her two dogs, Misty and Ruby.  Many thanks to Jennifer for looking after him
Don't you worry about me - I'm alright jack!
Well - we have finished your walk - where's my coffee and donut?
I,m quite comfortable here
But sometimes you just have to give up your bed to the lady!
I am not really comfortable here
or here
but this is just great - no disturbances here
It wasn't me - I am just trying to keep warm by the heater
I thought I was meant to be the centre of attention here!!
Don't lock us up - we will be good.
Whats going on out there?
How did I get this side of the door?? Let me inn!
I have tried blue, black and brown - do you think green suits me?
The best thing about purloined food is that it tastes much better!
You're not going to play on he computer again!?
We are all just goon friends.  No fur flying here.

I am looking forward to seeing you all soon.
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Saturday, 2 June 2018

More Castles in Pembrokeshire

We visited three other castles in Pembrokeshire - Carew Castle,Cilgerran near Cardigan and a smaller castle at a village called Llawhaden.
 Carew Castle near Pembroke
 The castle as it stands dates back to 12th Century, but evidence has been found of  an Iron Age fort on the site.  It was built in three distinct phases - 1100 to 1324, 1480 to 1507 and 1558 to 1592 when it was  upgraded from a medeival fortress to an Elizatbethan Mansion. 
 The gatehouse
 The Inner Ward
 The Elizabethan Range
 The Great Hall dating from 1270
 A view of the Tidal Mill which dates back to the 16th Century
Llawhadon Castle - A fortified palace of the bishops of St Davids, first created as a ringwork in the twelfth century and totally rebuilt mainly in the fourteenth century.
The River Teifi at Cilgerran
Steps on the path from the river to the castle
Cilgerran Castle

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Friday, 1 June 2018

And On To Pembrokeshire

We arrived in Pembroke and booked into our very comfortable Holiday Cottage just outside Pembroke for four very comfortable nights. We had views of the Pembroke River and one of the towers of Pembroke Castle.
 Hill House Lodge
The view
A Statue of King Henry VII in front of Pembroke Castle wher he was born.
Some views around Pembroke castle and the River

Swans being fed
 West Angle Beach at the entrance to Milford Haven
The coast at West Freshwater
 The coast at East Freshwater
 In the woods in the Stackpole estate, a national Trust property neat West Freshwater
The Stackpole Estate - Wikipedia
The History of the Stackpole Estate
 A Mushroom!
 At the walled garden

 The Victorian Greenhouse
An interesting sculpture 
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