Post Card from Cornwall - St Ives

Coastal caper - Zennor to St. Ives

A much favoured walk is along the coastal path from Zennor to St Ives.

TBIL had a spare room in a Lodge they hired at the Tregenna in St Ives so we jumped in the car. This day started with a swim in the pool at the hotel then breakfast followed by a game of tennis. We then caught the bus to Zennor.

Then the hard bit, the up and down walk on the coastal path. TW gave me a gadget for my birthday that enables me to track the route and download it to a computer. I can then impose the route onto Google Earth and she can check where I've been which is a bit of a worry. There were no pubs on this route so I was pretty safe.

See the seals!

Didn't see any seals this time unfortunately but it was a lovely walk with stunning views of the coastline. Not busy, even in high summer.

The blooming heather

You can take a boat from the harbour and go see the seals, not my cup of tea!

They manage the coastline here.  We met a guy who's job it is to wander the coast and monitor the bracken. If the bracken gets too high, and hides the heather, they send in the cows. Great job, for him and the cows

Towards Porthmeor

In the distance is Porthmeor Beach, where the surfies hang out. A good rest and recovery stop is the Tate Gallery Cafe. You don't have to visit the Gallery, not everyones cup of tea, or pay entry. Just take the stairs to the top of the building and you are rewarded with great views over the bay and a decent beverage. Played croquet after dinner.