Before long the sun managed to break though and I headed to Porthleven for Lunch in the Harbourside Inn.

Next a return trip to Godolphin – a National Trust property that first opened to the public last year. The guide book promised a lot of change, access to the house and a new visitors centre – unfortunately neither had materialised.

It was still a pleasant place to spend an afternoon.

Aghh!, St Ives! After my last visit a few years ago, I really didn’t think I’d come back. It unfortunately suffers from it’s popularity and as a results the streets are packed with people and the roads jammed with cars – it’s really not an enjoyable experience,

As it is out of season, I thought I’d give it another chance; What a contrast. In the summer, the picture above would be full of people squeezed onto the narrow pavements and cars, nose to tail in the road.

Next was a visit to Porthleven. This was a place I’d passed many times but it never looked like much so I’d always avoided it. Well I hadn’t been missing much – it pretty boring although the beach looks nice.