Summer '15 Part III
Now that the first part of my holidays is basically over (the England part completely) I have time and nerves and the desire to write about my experiences.
Day eight (Thursday)
The relaxed day. We baked scones, watched lots of stuff and went for a walk in Jacobstow. It was quite relaxing spending a day without parents;)
Day nine (Friday)
The last day in our cottage and we went on a coastal walk from Tintagel to Boscastle. We saw cows and ponies and pretty flowers and a castle and people and the sea and the sun and it was gorgeous! It
was definitely worth it especially if the weather is as good as it was on that day! And I am using too many exclamation marks but I am just very enthusiastic! Apparently there is a seal herd somewhere around there but we didn't see it unfortunately...
Day ten (Saturday the 1st of August)
This was the day where we drove a lot to our second and last cottage. The roads were tiny and windy and had partly a gradient of 25% and it was wet and we didn't have such a great car. Mum was panicking obviously, especially when we could smell it burning. So please let me give you this advice: if you're going for a holiday in England and you're not there to see only one or two cities (e.g. London) then take your own car or rent a car and the smaller the better. Really make sure you up for an adventure. (maybe this is a bit exaggerated but it was in some way quite exciting)
We got to our cottage in the end after having stopped for a bite to eat in a little (not very professional) café but it was partly our fault because we ordered again and again and again and lots of other people were having their lunch too and it was really quite a cute, picturesque place. The Lemon drizzle cake was absolutely delicious :)
Day eleven (Sunday)
This was the cheeeeesy cheese day. We went to the Cheddar Gorge and got ripped off. They charged five pounds for parking and about six pounds for access to the stairs. Turns out you could have gone
the other way around and got in for free. This "loss of money" still haunts mum and dad and they tell everyone they meet, so I'm telling you! Inform yourself about alternatives before going there (and if you're too lazy to do that I would suggest you avoid it because it is a very touristy place and if you've been to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Germany or anything like it, it's not worth it.)
The walk however was quite adventurous but also exhausting and one of the parents had a little accident because he had forgotten his proper walking shoes at the last cottage.
Day twelve (Monday)
Stonehenge. I bet the name rings a bell. Huge stone circle in the south of England? Lots of people from all over the world wanting to see it? Lots of pictures on postcards and calendars and what have you not? Yes? Well, that's where we went. Mum is pretty much a stone freak (and I mean it: she
bought a poster with grave stones), so this was a must for her and consequently for us too. I thought they would have been bigger really. And the price was quite high for seeing a few stones that admittedly were quite old and where people still aren't completely sure what they are for. But I suppose Stonehenge is on of the things you have to have seen although I personally wouldn't recommend it if you aren't into that sort of stuff.
After seeing this historical disappointment we drove to Salisbury and I just need to fit in a picture of the font here.
Day thirteen (Tuesday)
Glastonbury was weird. Definitely not my scene. A place for "the beautiful and weird". Mostly people with very baggy and colourful clothes which was quite nice and the shops were all these mystical, magical, dark purple and strongly scented cubbyholes. We went to a bakery for lunch and I ordered a cheese baguette. What did I get? A little, non-toasted baguette with a huge pile of cheddar. Nope, definitely not my cup of tea but possibly worth a two hours more or less.
Day fourteen (Wednesday)
Today was the adventure of the lost shoes. We had to drive back to a golf course near the last cottage and reclaim the hiking boots. On the way back we stopped at Sand Bay, walked on the beach but it really wasn't a good weather to stay for long and then we spent some time (but no money) on the Grand Pier, an amusement park which was pretty impressive but basically a hell of games (although probably a saver's hell and a gamer's heaven). But I was annoyed that you had to pay just for access to the place. Although we would have gone in the 4D Cinema if Cosmic Coaster had been on but the only film available was some weird war film. But if you have never been to a 4D Cinema definitely give it go. It's pretty amazing.
Last stop was the cheese factory in the cheddar gorge (free entry for children and only £1,50 for adults) but it was very small and basically wants you to buy lots of cheese in the shop at the end (although in their defense: you could taste lots of them).
Day fifteen (Thursday)
We visited Bath. And the Roman Baths IN Bath. What a coincidence. I must say, they were quite impressive. It was quite expensive but definitely worth it if you're in Bath. The hot springs make the water really warm and you can take audio guides, so you can have everything explained.
Bath is indeed a very beautiful city with a lovely cathedral (although we didn't go in for once) and my friend and me found a wonderful music shop with lots of fantastic sheet music, so that kept us occupied for a while ;).
Day sixteen (Friday)
We didn't do anything today, just relaxing while the others saw another house and garden.
Sooooo! That were my two and a half weeks in Cornwall and Somerset! I can really, really recommend these beautiful counties in the south of England. The lovely pubs and cottages will make you feel homely, as well as the people and the country side.
Day eight (Thursday)
The relaxed day. We baked scones, watched lots of stuff and went for a walk in Jacobstow. It was quite relaxing spending a day without parents;)
Day nine (Friday)
The last day in our cottage and we went on a coastal walk from Tintagel to Boscastle. We saw cows and ponies and pretty flowers and a castle and people and the sea and the sun and it was gorgeous! It
Day ten (Saturday the 1st of August)
This was the day where we drove a lot to our second and last cottage. The roads were tiny and windy and had partly a gradient of 25% and it was wet and we didn't have such a great car. Mum was panicking obviously, especially when we could smell it burning. So please let me give you this advice: if you're going for a holiday in England and you're not there to see only one or two cities (e.g. London) then take your own car or rent a car and the smaller the better. Really make sure you up for an adventure. (maybe this is a bit exaggerated but it was in some way quite exciting)
We got to our cottage in the end after having stopped for a bite to eat in a little (not very professional) café but it was partly our fault because we ordered again and again and again and lots of other people were having their lunch too and it was really quite a cute, picturesque place. The Lemon drizzle cake was absolutely delicious :)
Day eleven (Sunday)
This was the cheeeeesy cheese day. We went to the Cheddar Gorge and got ripped off. They charged five pounds for parking and about six pounds for access to the stairs. Turns out you could have gone
The walk however was quite adventurous but also exhausting and one of the parents had a little accident because he had forgotten his proper walking shoes at the last cottage.
Day twelve (Monday)
Stonehenge. I bet the name rings a bell. Huge stone circle in the south of England? Lots of people from all over the world wanting to see it? Lots of pictures on postcards and calendars and what have you not? Yes? Well, that's where we went. Mum is pretty much a stone freak (and I mean it: she
After seeing this historical disappointment we drove to Salisbury and I just need to fit in a picture of the font here.
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| Isn't it amazing? Btw I don't know who that guy is. |
Day thirteen (Tuesday)
Glastonbury was weird. Definitely not my scene. A place for "the beautiful and weird". Mostly people with very baggy and colourful clothes which was quite nice and the shops were all these mystical, magical, dark purple and strongly scented cubbyholes. We went to a bakery for lunch and I ordered a cheese baguette. What did I get? A little, non-toasted baguette with a huge pile of cheddar. Nope, definitely not my cup of tea but possibly worth a two hours more or less.
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| Glastonbury |
Day fourteen (Wednesday)
Today was the adventure of the lost shoes. We had to drive back to a golf course near the last cottage and reclaim the hiking boots. On the way back we stopped at Sand Bay, walked on the beach but it really wasn't a good weather to stay for long and then we spent some time (but no money) on the Grand Pier, an amusement park which was pretty impressive but basically a hell of games (although probably a saver's hell and a gamer's heaven). But I was annoyed that you had to pay just for access to the place. Although we would have gone in the 4D Cinema if Cosmic Coaster had been on but the only film available was some weird war film. But if you have never been to a 4D Cinema definitely give it go. It's pretty amazing.
Last stop was the cheese factory in the cheddar gorge (free entry for children and only £1,50 for adults) but it was very small and basically wants you to buy lots of cheese in the shop at the end (although in their defense: you could taste lots of them).
Day fifteen (Thursday)
We visited Bath. And the Roman Baths IN Bath. What a coincidence. I must say, they were quite impressive. It was quite expensive but definitely worth it if you're in Bath. The hot springs make the water really warm and you can take audio guides, so you can have everything explained.
Day sixteen (Friday)
We didn't do anything today, just relaxing while the others saw another house and garden.
Sooooo! That were my two and a half weeks in Cornwall and Somerset! I can really, really recommend these beautiful counties in the south of England. The lovely pubs and cottages will make you feel homely, as well as the people and the country side.
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