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28th September Porthleven
This was a last minute decision to visit Porthleven, often famous for the pictures of storm waves lashing over the community hall clock tower. To see what I mean, type Porthleven Storm into a browser and view some of the images suggested. Though a couple of days after Storm Agnes, we didn’t see any spectacular waves, though they did make for some interesting memories.
The harbour
The famous clock tower, where storm waves often wash over
Not quite wildlife, but an interesting fact, Guy Gibson, famously of the Dambusters Squadron from WWII, was born in Porthleven. The plaque is on the community centre, where the clock tower is.
a shag
What was very interesting, a shag that was riding and diving the waves. Sadly the photos I took of the shag out at sea were out of focus, but it had made a fine art of ducking and riding the waves.
Apparently, Porthleven has a celebrity moggie, called Reggie. Reggie is often seen outside the Cornish Fudge Van.
Cornwall Live: Couple travels 320 miles to meet famous Cornwall cat
What better way to end a final day in Cornwall....
At "The Most Southerly Fish & chip Shop in Britain with a Working Fishing Port"
Hopefully this report wasn’t quite so intense. There were a couple of seals just off shore riding the waves, but they kept just out of suitable range to photograph. Probably knowing perfectly where the rocks and low water levels, plus the fish stocks to feed on. So no photos of them, likewise the shag that was out at sea, again no photos, but all very interesting to watch how the rode the waves.
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler
Some omitted photos from the above report, going home day, starting with the sunrise that wasn't.....
But the view was still as splendid
and then....
what a change
and finally, after all those fish and chips meals, Cornish Pasties, a final fling with a Cornish Cream Tea, the last of many before the long drive home....
Ok, so I had a coffee instead of tea, and yes, it was jam then cream, the Cornish way......
All booked up for 2024
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Where's a photo of the fish and chips Mike? Lol No point me going to Cornwall now when a have you to show me it all from the comfort of my sofa lol ..thanks for all your hard work Mike...roll on next year!!!
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
Na, na, I will do a Linda, dinna be daft ma man. Jam spread nicely and a lovely dollop of cream, to sink your teeth into! Mmmmm
SnappyMac said:A well documented holiday Mike. I am sure you are looking forward to next year :)
Thank you, and most definitely looking forward to next year.