July 29, 2016. Exploring Cornwall

LOCATION:  Falmouth, Cornwall in SW England

WEATHER:  Mostly cloudy but nice. Highs in 60s

We had another great breakfast at our B&B.  George tried hog pudding with his eggs.  This farmhouse buys local  ingredients like Cornish rich milk, locally cured meats, and neighbors' eggs.

With full tummies, we drove into Newquay to check it out.  It is a very popular beach and surfer resort town.  It was crazy busy, and felt a bit seedy.  George wanted to see the harbor so drove down a narrow road that turned into a pedestrian footpath!  Thank goodness for a tiny rental car.  I had to get out to help him get turned around.

Our destination today was Falmouth which had been recommended to us.  We took country roads from Newquay.  It was only about 30 miles but took about 2 hours, including getting lost in Falmouth.  We found our lovely B&B, perched over the beach.

We walked down to the city center, and had a beer in a pub overlooking the harbor.

Then, we walked around downtown, with lots of shops.  We shared some smoked mackerel pate at this restaurant for lunch.

 

Then, we decided to hop on a ferry to ride across the river to St. Mawes, a cute little harbor town.

It was quite peaceful there.  

We sat and watched the boats come in as well as some intrepid swimmers.

The hydrangeas must love it here.....

Then, a ferry ride back to Falmouth and a hike back up to our hotel.  These coast towns are all very hilly.  We get a workout climbing up the hills.

For dinner, we walked down the hill in front of us to a beach cafe.  We got seats in front, facing the English  Channel.  We shared some pickled whelks, quite chewy and tasty.  Then some grilled prawns with some dips.  Great setting!