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Back to reality…

5 September, 2011 in Places, Uncategorized

So here I am on a Monday morning and suffering from a reality check… it’s only a little after 8:30am and I’ve already been to the gym for my daily workout, showered, dressed, made coffee and am sitting here with my laptop. The skies outside look grey and gloomy, a far cry from the glorious weather I was treated to down in the south west *deep sighs*

I’m not sure what’s on my agenda for the rest of the day… only because I haven’t actually planned anything… but I do have things I need to get on and do… washing… ironing… housework… somehow I think I’d rather be sitting here watching the people and enjoying the sounds of the sea:

Portreath Beach

Portreath Beach

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Only in Cornwall

4 September, 2011 in Transport

Sometimes you see the strangest things just walking around a strange town… a terraced house with life-sized figurines of a cutlass brandishing pirate and a gorilla… a flag depicting a boxing kangaroo covering the frontage of a holiday cottage… and this, perhaps strangest of all:

Brick-Built Mini

Brick-Built Mini

The Cornish car industry’s very own Brick-Built Mini, participant in The Legendary Grand Tour 2011. The brickwork is just a paint-job of course, but the mini certainly catches some attention driving along the road.

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Portreath, home of Jenna Hawkey, Olympic athlete

3 September, 2011 in Places

So here I am on the North Cornwall coast at the quiet little resort of Portreath… home of Jenna Hawkey,  international flatwater canoeist and surf lifesaver. Although a surf-girl at heart, Jenna now dedicates her time to training in K1 (kayak singles) and K4 (kayak fours) to pursue her dream of winning gold at the Olympic Games; I for one wish her the very best of luck.

Not too much surf evident at Portreath at the moment, though that hasn’t stopped people flocking to the beach with their boards to enjoy the brilliant September sunshine.

Panoramic Portreath

Panoramic Portreath

Of course if you get up early enough you can still photograph the bay and make it look devoid of life!

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