Total Ascent: 2075 feet
Day 2 turned out to be pretty awesome. The weather has continued to cooperate. It was a bit foggy this morning, sun broke through for an hour or two, then a light overcast moved in. Just like home. Except today we were walking along the southwest coast of England. Lots of similarities with Oregon there too, but also some major differences. The main one being the beautiful trail we were on most of the day. The coast is absolutely beautiful and the trail takes you right along the cliffs. (Luckily no vertigo like I had in New Mexico!) Unfortunately, photos really can't capture the spectacularity of it all, but here are a few shots.
Looking back towards Penzance in the centre in the distance, St. Michael's Mount and Marazion in the fore.
One of several big wide beaches we saw. Lots of surfers too.
Tons of up and down around the cliffs and headlands.
I was glad I had my walking sticks!
Those cliffs are really high! Really!
The first town we reached after leaving Penzance was Marazion. It's a lovely seaside market town with the unbelievable St. Michael's Mount sitting just off shore with a huge castle right on top. As we walked through town we wondered where we would pick up the coast path again, so Al asked a gentleman who was out walking his dog. We had a nice chat with him about Cornwall (It's not really part of England, it was originally a Celtic region), England (It's not the same as it used to be and we should be careful on our walk), and the castle on St. Michael's Mount. (When Al asked him how old it was, he said "well, how old is the sun?"). He also pointed us in the right direction. Spending a few minutes with him was the highlight of a very good day.
What a great adventure. I'm impressed with the spectacular scenery and neat people you are meeting along the way. Thanks for the blog. It is so fun to keep up with what you are doing and seeing.
ReplyDelete- Lisa F.
Oh my god. I just looked at a map. You have a long ways to go still...
ReplyDeleteQuestion 1: Why is it that the distances in your blog updates don't match the distances in your literary plan? First day plan was 10 miles, actual 13.1, second day plan 13, actual 14.2. Are you measuring the actual walk with a garman or something? Maybe includes hunting for a sandwich shop or public restroom?
ReplyDeleteJust curious. Seems like the extra miles could be challenging on the longest plan days.
Question 2: Are you really doing all this typing on an iPad?
Answer 1: Actual distances are from the Garmin. Still unclear what this will mean. We have also been getting lost and changing our route along the way.
DeleteAnswer 2: Yes.
--Dawn
That's quite a hike and a wonderful read. I envy your stamina and tenacity. Stay well
DeleteYou had vertigo on cliffs in New Mexico?!!? That seems dangerous. I imagine it like Liza Minnelli in Arrested Development.
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