It’s October and we are HERE in Cornwall, Boscastle one of my favourite places. Back to Hengar Manor but now under Park Holidays instead of Hoseasons. A cozy cottage booked for us.

The day we set off was immensely stressful, (Friday the 13th) We had a new car to go in as ours is broken, so this meant different ways to pack it as it’s smaller than ours. The rain was definitely spoiling the conditions to drive in, and traffic was terrible. Felt like every road had roadworks, but I refuse to let it get me down, or feel negative. Instead I choose to be excited for the log fire, the bottle of wine and movie we get to have once we arrive. Got there so late, so it was coffee and pizza (thank goodness we brought them) and 0.1ml X 3. Fire has to wait, they didn’t supply kindling 🤦🏻‍♀️

Didn’t sleep particularly well, but we rarely do the first night. But the English breakfast fry up was a welcome holiday treat, along with the skies being blue.

SATURDAY, We headed out to Seal hole off Beeny cliff, so a short coastal walk, and while it was windy off the sea, it was glorious and sunny. We had a plan to see the waterfall, and hope to see Seals (sadly these were elusive) but the dramatic coastline and crashing waves were a spectacular in themselves. And the waterfall did not disappoint at all, we even got sprayed as the wind whipped up the waterfalls water to us. We even caught a rainbow in the spray.

Mornings are good with our small fry ups (small so they don’t sit too heavy on the stomach) and the layout of the cottage has no stairs so that’s a godsend too. SUNDAY another day of exploring planned but shorter and not as steep as yesterday’s, as I need to recover a bit. So Tintagel Barras Nose walk, checking out Merlin’s cave, and Camelot castle hotel. Sun was glorious so it gave us plenty of time to eat a picnic and rest while looking out to sea. The sea has a way of relaxing the mind, and giving a restorative time to us.

MONDAY saw us enter the beautiful Rocky Valley, to see the cloutie tree ( we left our own cloutie and wishes) and labyrinth cravings (dated from 1800-1400 BC) walking along the babbling stream to watch it become more roaring at the Cauldron, and eventually meet the sea. The weather was mostly kind, the wind only got cold and whippy one the settlement part of the walk. Started to get exercise bruises on the legs, especially the old dvt leg, broken blood vessels and veins in that leg. So I think I need to put my legs up more. We ended our day with a glimpse of a seal swimming in the harbour, and honestly that made my day. Met a lovely couple and they recommended some places to visit, so that’s on our to do list for sure. I didn’t sleep well at night, so this morning I woke up broken, and stiff. Weather turning soon though, so can’t waste the day resting.

TUESDAY We took the couple’s advice and set off to find this beach and caves on this coastal path, as they said the Beach was easier to get too, than the one we tried to see yesterday. And it was a beautiful walk, along old now abandoned slate quarries, seeing the scars of the past etched into the cliffs. The wind was a lot stronger today, and sun barely showed its face, so we were more wrapped up. Explored some of the caves, mindful of tidal times, so we don’t get cut off. We even bumped into the couple again! Hope they were pleased we took their advice on visiting this beach 💕 it was definitely a hit for us. A few hairy bits on the way back as the wind was pushing us closer to the edge, so we took a more inland route back.

WEDNESDAY Later start than planned,but the culmination of walking and getting up early, is wearing me down. Even though we are sleeping about 8 to 9hrs. Worse weather day, so not racing to get out in the rain and wind. We decided on revisiting The Rumps coastal path, we’ve done before but we added slightly different ways, taking in all the Lead Mines and quarries along the way. Rugged coast line super emotive and powerful, alas no seals to be found.

THURSDAY Last day here really, so we got up extra early to get to St Necturns Glen, we took a different walking route in, more direct and I’m so glad we did. Following the river up to the Nature trail area, popped into the meditation room, had a few tears for our loved ones. Felt super emotional as soon as I walked in. Left our wishes and messages. And went off to pay for the waterfall. Omg what a gorgeous place, I knew it would be magickal, but even I was took back on how amazing it is. We took photos and videos, but felt like we should take off our boots and get in, get closer to the waterfall. Our feet feeling the cooling waters, just what our tired feet needed. We wandered around taking in all the sculptures and sights, looking at peacocks and local birds. Our day isn’t over though, now it’s a quick bite to eat and off to the Witchcraft museum in Boscastle. I’ve been a few times before, but I go to support them. Always wonderful to see the exhibits and learn more history. We ended the day walking to the harbour, feet are agony but what a wonderful day and perfect end to an incredible week.