Photos for Pam - 100 + photos, mainly of Cornwall, because as Pam herself once told me; "That is where my heart is!"

... or Bawden Rocks, or Cow and Calf. These islets haven't got any kind of settled name. Nothing to do with this photo whatsoever but I just felt like (on a whim) honouring John Lee Hooker! www.youtube.com/watch?v=72p9TTkoymY

There are two pubs in St Day; The St Day Inn, also known as 'Top House' and The Star here, known as 'Bottom House' on account of the fact that this one lies at the foot of Vogue Terrace, a long descent from the centre of the village. Both pubs have their charms although they are very different in character. With pubs closing at a rate of knots, it's good to be able to have a choice. Long may that continue! Sight and Sound - Jimi Hendrix at the peak of his powers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMglEXFCClg

The bush is going great guns!

View down to Pink Moors from my path to the pub! Perhaps better on large for view of handsome horse!

I THINK it's Wheal Busy but I've yet to confirm this. It's been recommended on good authority to go large! Sight and Sound. It's been a while since I've listened to Mozart and I need a regular fix so here it is! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXeBFhqViYg

A dull and cold day but I just had to get out there. The first time this year that I've even seen the sea, let alone get down there among the cliffs and waves.

Same walk and scramble down as adjacent image. My first such scramble in years (post - COVID). I did it all the way down (this shot is from the halfway point) and, importanly, back but was shattered at the end. Out of practice. (And, in my defence, I had the wrong footwear and the rocks were crumbly and the grass slippery). I need to get much fitter for revived walks in La Sierra de Cabrera this coming spring!

Man and His Man, Bawden Rocks (I'm sure he does - rude not to!), Cow and Calf. The three names used for that pair of rocks. St Agnes Head, Cornwall. Sight and Sound: www.youtube.com/watch?v=50ciMZufh0Y I'd not heard this version before. It's superb. If you've got the patience, it's worth a listen.

The seacliffs at St Agnes have been no friends to shipping down the ages. Rock and sea perhaps viewed slightly better on large. Sight and Sound, Lou Reed. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShFny1GHPXg

Not much to add here really but it seemed a bit more colourful than the usual sunset.

Outer Harbour, Portreath. This was great! I escaped for half an hour at the coast this evening and as it was very windy in St Day I thought conditions might be interesting on the coast. Serendipity it was't as I guessed this scene was a possibility. There are a few more shots from here to come.

I remember doing this climb in 1978 but I forget its name or its grade (of difficulty, possibly a VS - very severe - actually not so technically demanding). It was nice to escape for a few hours today and re-visit an old stamping ground: Zennor. Shooting into the sun. Wasn't sure if it was going to work.

The Sea and Bosigran Cliffs are behind me. I'm looking inland towards Carn Galva. Please see notes.

Portreath outer harbour again. For me, this was a lot of fun and certainy blew some of the cobwebs away! Sight and Sound. I love this song by War with Eric Burdon; www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDNS3rtfD3I

Bosigran Head: yellow gorse, grey granite and blue sea. Typical of Cornwall on this coast.

Leading off from Pink Moors. I went along the path for a few 100 yards but it became so waterlogged that I gave up and will wait for dryer conditions!

A fine sweep of Cornish coast.

Looking away from the sea and towards Carn Galva. The slopes here are gentle ones - great for beginners. Better on large for greater detail of the granite and this landscape. This is looking the other direction: www.ipernity.com/doc/2247598/51829324