2012 - Cornwall

Sat 11th August

Long journey to St. Austell. Went across Dartmoor but had to make big detour as horse box and artic got wedged. Nice cottage. Watched Mo Farah win second gold in 5 km. 

Sun 12th

Went to car park of Gardens of Heligan and did walk to Mevagissie. Warm and close. 

Came back to watch Olympics review and closing ceremony. Olympics has been really great for our country. So many people have been given such a great time and given such brilliant support to every GB athlete. We have loved it so much... Usain Bolt, Jess Ennis, Mo Farah, Chris Hoy, Ben Ainslie, the rowers, Andy Murray, Laura Trott. 

Mon 13th

Parked at St Just In Roseland and walked along coast to St Mawes. Weather was occasional mizzle and then cleared to sun. Had a pastie and walked back. The church grounds at St Just is wonderful and had lots of plaques along the paths with scripture 

Watched the first British Bake off episode. 

Tues 14th

Went to Fowey but on arrival at car park I realised that the car brakes were getting worse. We had a service done before we left but on the way here I felt the brakes were not right. At the car park I realised that the handbrake was not working and the foot brake began to bite but then travelled a longway before full braking effect. Phoned Keith Motors and they said to take to a Ford dealer. We tried St Austell but only Truro could do tomorrow at 9 am. Went for riverside walk at pentewan - could not go far due to car. 

Weds 15th

To Truro for 9. Dropped off car and got lift into Truro. Was wet and windy. Got car back about 3. Keith Motors put the brake adjusters on back to front and so it was getting worse. Keith Motors paid for it (£90)  and I said we would see them on our return. 

Went to Trellisick in the strong wind it was very bracing!

Thurs 16th

Hired bike and TRIKE from Bessoe! P did really well and loved it! Went for a ride for hour and a half on track and bit of road. We will now seriously look at getting one for her. Went and did a walk south of Falmouth along coast - slight drizzle but was lovely. We had tickets to see outdoor performance of Importance of Being Ernest at Pendenice Castle but rain was lashing down and so we didn't go. 

Fri 17th

RAIN!

He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. (Ephesians 4:16 NLT) Are we all doing this?

Stayed in reading and drawing for the morning. Went into St Austell (parked in Asda and walked in). Came back and did most of packing. Watched Entrapment. 

Sat 18th

Left at 10 and went to Eden Project. It was lovely. Relaxed and ambled round. Lovely flowers. Sunflowers were great. P saw cannabis!  Had coffee and cake in lovely dining area. Watched zip wire girl get stuck and then rescued! Left at 4.30 and home by 8.30 - no traffic! Effectively added an extra day to holiday (this was also the best day) and beat traffic. 

2011 - Barmouth

Sat 6/8

Set off at 8.30. Good journey. Stopped once for food. Picked up a few bits from Dolgellau on way in. Mike and Leo were very welcoming. They are selling up and moving to Cheshire! Went out to panoramic walk  Ate ready made Curry. Watched Kindergarten Kop. 

Sun 7/8

Went into Dolgellau to Info Centre. Got book of walks around Dolgellau. Did no. 8 - was lovely. No rain. Came home. P slept. I read. Mike and Leo were in garden. They showed us round and we chatted for an hour - they are lovely guys. If they became Christians what would we say to them about their lifestyle???!!! Watched 1 episode of Emma. P really liked the DVD extras on locations and costumes. 

Mon 8/8

Grey, windy and heavy showers!! Not like August at all! We got into Barmouth by 9.25 and there was no one around. Got more waterproof trousers. Tried to head towards the drier weather and went to Harlech. Was quiet. This area must be dead in winter - that is why Mike and Leo are moving. It must be hard for young people living here. 

Came back through Barmouth and grabbed some food and came home. Spent the afternoon reading and then did a walk along the estuary from Dolgellau. Naturally it rained! But we were equipped for it. Came home and watched 2 episodes of Emma. 

Tues 9/8

Lovely day. Walked up Cader Idris along Pony Path. Was cold and windy at top and most of the way down.  Home for shower and a read and then a meal out at George III at Penmaenpool - very pleasant day. 

Weds 10/8

Wet and windy in Barmouth but dry in Aberystwyth. Wandered round there and Machynlleth. Took scenic route home. Salmon for tea. Started watching 'Creation' but it was really depressing!! Watched Dads Army and some Heroes instead. 

Thurs 11/8

Wet. Parked at Penmaenpool and walked into Dolgellau. Spent morning in coffee shop. P checked email on their PC. Walked back and home for lunch. Did dry up by evening but we stayed in and read. 

Fri 12/8

Low cloud and very damp. Went fir run early - parked up and ran into Barmouth and across bridge.   Did precipice walk and then packed up and came home.  All in all the week was spoilt by the rain but it was good to get away.