Newquay and Truro

Rocky cliffs

After the cruise we booked a hotel in Newquay to visit our daughter and grandchildren. Paul bent over and hurt his back so we won’t be visiting the boat in the near future, but we set out for the town with 11 magnificent beaches as the hotel was paid for. The first day we drove down taking several diversions as the traffic was gridlocked and survived torrential downpours in Devon. It was during that deluge that we realised we had left our waterproofs on the boat and had no coats whatsoever. The heat wave had lulled us into setting out without an umbrella too. However the sun emerged by the time we reached Cornwall. As always our grandchildren gave us an enthusiastic welcome making us delighted just to be there. Later we arrived at the Headlands Hotel to a warm welcome, complimentary champagne, and preparations for an international surf competition which would commence as we leave. In spite of the bustle the hotel was calm and relaxed inside.





Headland near Bedruthan

Next morning I walked Lottie past the newly erected marquees along Fistral Beach where she let off steam. We had breakfast with Lottie in the lounge overlooking the beach. The Headland is the perfect dog friendly hotel, relaxed, friendly with historic features.

Our trip out today was to the Truro, a tiny city with an impressive cathedral, to buy a pink bike for a nearly 4 year old. She came away with a big smile having tried out several pink models but the bike won’t arrive until we have returned home.

Truro

Truro Cathedral

Our evening dinner was a complimentary 3 course dinner which came as a freebee when Paul booked. Fortunately his back is improving swiftly as he does his back strengthening exercises.