Thursday, 27 September 2007

27 days in....

hello

I am now in St Ives. Made good progress in the last week and am four days walking from the half way point of Porthallow. I am staying at Ayr camp site on the top of the hill on the right as you look at the town. I have to draw attention to the toilet block which is quite the best I have experienced of all the campsites I have been to. Free showers (other campsites take note) and just funky decor. Very nice. I am behind a big hedge as well to protect us campers from the south westerlies that are coming in.

Got a 'severe' stage to complete down to Pendeen Watch tomorrow so having a rest day in St Ives. I walked 18 miles yesterday from Portreath which is a bit of a hike. It didn't take too long to reach Hayle but then there is an estuary to walk round. The last bit turned a bit sour as the campsite I was aiming for in Canbis Bay ceased to exist sometime so had a trudge into and out of St Ives town Centre to get to the campsite I am at; and it started raining..moan moan.

I can recommend this walk. It's amazing and despite all the hard climbs and strong winds threatening to blow you away it's a privilege to see the varied coastline that evolves day to day.

best wishes to all who read this

David

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

hi dave,
coooool - well done!
will b nice to see the photos sometime..
when are you around the salcome area then ?!
i am in st. ives on 13th oct - bad timing on my part !
grace x