Terrafirma Travels

After a quiet night post the storm, and a light breakfast, we hit Heligan again. Free this time as got weekly pass free yday. Did the Jungle (spectacular & tropical) and the Hidden Valley (hot and birdy - heard lots and saw 2 buzzards). There was even a rope bridge Lunch in van then the 7 minute drive to Mevagissey. Never been. Pretty, touristy, excellent museum, busy harbour. Had ice cream and cheese straw, both shared natch. Saw a turnstone on the quayside. Headed home at 1600, before the school holiday onslaught.  

Left home at 9am, diesel fill-up, slow Kernow drivers, fortifying coffee, into the Gardens at 11:15. Just splendid. Did all the formal areas, not straying too far from the buildings, and the van, because heavy rain forecast later.  Heligan is truly Camelia Central, as well as tulips and daffs. Had our own lunch on a bench, followed by more Heligan coffee. More prowling around the upper Gardens, then Heligan (early) tea with shortbread for N.  Drove round the corner to the campsite at 1500 as we felt the first spits in the air. Just got set up and plugged in, and on came the v strong wind and rain. We had popped the top, but put it down again due to ferocity of gusts. Feeling v smug that we got the timing exactly right. Bit of a snooze. Discussed draft of my short story. Coffee using new mini electric kettle. Reading.