So a canal barge can be quite fun. I have just discovered a wonderful way of travelling today that was so peaceful and so relaxing that everyone should try it at least once in their lives.
People talked to me, gave me time of day, were polite, funny and generally cheerful. (Well there were a few exceptions but they were fisherman who didn't like the barge going past their lines and locals who didn't like day trippers)
The sheer experience of speeding at all of 3mph down a stretch of the Bradford on Avon to Bristol Canal and the utter rapidness of passing through a lock just wowed me. It is a completely different life and so absolutely outstanding. I cannot gush enough about it.
What can I say more, well First Grimm Brothers could learn a thing or two from the experience.
I wonder if a hot air balloon is just as relaxing..............?
Sunday, 18 September 2011
Saturday, 3 September 2011
Kernow, try it you'll love it!
I have just spent a wonderful week in Cornwall or Kernow as the locals call it. I have been treated to wonderful display of human kind, a wonderful display of hostelry and a fantastic home from home greeting at every turn. It did not matter as to what I wore, it didn't matter if my hair was tidy or if I wore shoes on my feet. It was sheer bliss.
I cannot thank the people of Cornwall enough for the way they made me feel welcome. For all the bad publicity that they have received over the years about their insular attitude all I can say is those detractors are wrong. Cornwall is a place you should visit, and regularly.
Falmouth is a town almost forgotten in history, the streets of St Ives are quaint, and every nook and cranny needs investigating. The Poldark mine is steeped in sweat and blood of the Cornish miner and the maritime museums are full of salty sea dog tales and daring do with rescues and protection of the shore. The beaches are clean and the water is wonderful and their can be nothing better than enjoying a quiet meal overlooking an estuary, harbour or secluded cove.
Then there are the gardens, the castles and the moors. Beauty, defiance and permanence.
Go on, give Kernow a visit, you know you want to!
I cannot thank the people of Cornwall enough for the way they made me feel welcome. For all the bad publicity that they have received over the years about their insular attitude all I can say is those detractors are wrong. Cornwall is a place you should visit, and regularly.
Falmouth is a town almost forgotten in history, the streets of St Ives are quaint, and every nook and cranny needs investigating. The Poldark mine is steeped in sweat and blood of the Cornish miner and the maritime museums are full of salty sea dog tales and daring do with rescues and protection of the shore. The beaches are clean and the water is wonderful and their can be nothing better than enjoying a quiet meal overlooking an estuary, harbour or secluded cove.
Then there are the gardens, the castles and the moors. Beauty, defiance and permanence.
Go on, give Kernow a visit, you know you want to!
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