We have finally reached Penzance. We’ve found a place that says it’s close to the centre but it’s a bit of a long stretch but it's close to the sea which is beautiful with its beach of pebbles with the waves moving them creating a constant clinking sound.
We pass by the Egyptian House which was built in 1835 by an Egyptologist, evidently you can stay there as well, it's pretty weird.
Lovely little galleries here and the windows are decorated.
And then we’re at the Turks Head dating back to the 1200’s, the oldest pub in Penzance. Unspoilt by modern decor, it’s kept it’s vintage feel. The publican there is friendly and tells us how the place is haunted with a hidden passageway underneath and with guests having ‘ghost bumps’, herself included. Have a fabulous fish pie with the usual peas and cabbage that seems a common dish to have here.
Next day we’re off to Mousehole, a cute village with a little protected port where we have scones, jam and Cornish clotted cream. This is different to Devonshire tea where the cream goes on first and then the jam. In Cornwall, it’s the opposite. I know in Australia we make judgements on who puts the cream on first but here it makes sense as clotted cream is thick. In Australia you get thin whipped cream that can’t carry the weight of the jam! Important facts for the Devonshire tea enthusiasts.
Then we’re off to Trengwainton Garden, again full of beautiful rhododendrons but it’s nothing compared to Haldon Gardens. At this garden, I have problems with my tenant and spend most of my time arguing on my phone so I didn't get to appreciate it's beauty.
We head off to St Michael’s Mt at Marazion. We get there in time to walk across on low tide but as we’ve been there before we don’t visit the village but we find old pottery which is exciting, one piece I found looks Medieval in style. Another lovely small village full of galleries.
Then back to Penzance which is a strange town, definitely with a pirate vibe. We go to the Admiral Benbow for dinner. Serving pirates, smugglers and rum since 1695, is their advert on their website. It’s got a huge collection of maritime artefacts rescued supposedly from shipwrecked vessels which have foundered on the coast over the years since it’s four hundred year old history. The restaurant is a recreation of a deck from a period ship with rescued figureheads. Supposedly Robert Louis Stevenson visited this pub in 1880. It’s got a recording of rolling waves as you walk through. Loved this place and the food was excellent.
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