32 - Cornwall District - Tintagel


 We caught a local bus to Tintagel (Pronounced Tin-TAJ-il) being the alleged birthplace of King Arthur. 

The ride was about 1 and a half hours north of Newquay on a local bus. After the seven and a half hours the other day, it was a doddle. (a very easy task). It was a very, very windy day which curtailed a lot of what we went out to do but we persisted.

The village has some lovely medieval-age buildings. This one now called 'Charlie's', was built in the 14th century. We stopped here for a hot chocolate and a lovely homemade tomato and chickpea soup with locally made sourdough bread. I wasn't sure what the vegetarian fare would be like in these parts of England however I have been pleasantly surprised with the variety of dishes available everywhere.

This could have been an interesting exercise.


many beautiful buildings...




The old Post Office


After reading this, we had to go in for a pint!


It reads: "King Arthur spent years on a quest for the Holy Grail. But you can just come in to try our winter menu which is the next best thing. Fresh local food and fresh Tintagel ales and no strange women lying in ponds distributing swords."

The pub's ceilings were lucky to be 185cm (6ft 2in) high. There was a barman working there who was at least 190cm (6ft 4in). The poor guy was having to keep hunched over all the time!


There were ruins of a castle on the hill of a small island just off the coast. We would have liked to have gotten there but it was so windy, they closed the bridge.




At least I managed to climb down to the beach to visit the alleged Merlin's Cave. Unfortunately, he wasn't home!





Time to move on to St Ives which is southwest of Newquay...

Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 29, 2023 at 8:23 AM

    Hi both. So glad you're enjoying your travel adventures. Max, you must try a Guinness in Dublin, it tastes so much better. Enjoy your next adventure, Kaye xx

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  2. Annie ClarkMarch 29, 2023 at 8:38 AM

    ha ha, he wasn't home xoxox good on you Paul

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  3. AnonymousMarch 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM

    Wonderful to read of your travels .An excellent adventure it certainly is!
    See if you can get to N. Devon. I grew up in the area around Barnstable..
    now "Tarka country" after Henry Williamsons classic story of the adventures of an otter.
    So much to see in the Westcountry! Very best wishes P Ii & J.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 29, 2023 at 9:45 AM

    Yes a impressive site indeed. It’s good to see you had nice weather. When I was there it was very spooky, wet and howling winds. Love Xavier

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  5. AnonymousMarch 31, 2023 at 12:22 AM

    Ooh….take another look, I reckon Merlin was spying on you! Love and hugs always ❤️❤️

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  6. AnonymousApril 1, 2023 at 12:05 AM

    You both look like you’re having a great time. Cool photo’s….pickles loves yous

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  7. AnonymousApril 4, 2023 at 12:04 AM

    Dianne looks amazing , loving it all ✌️

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