SWCP: Portloe to Mevagissey

 Tough day today. My legs were tired from the start and there were a lot of hills. Feet not quite as comfortable as yesterday, and I was glad I’d brought my sandals as I changed into them after three and a half hours of walking and that was quite a relief. It had rained a lot in the night so there was a fair amount of mud to negotiate, but a lot of today’s route was on springy, peaty paths surrounded by ferns and alive with little midgey flies. Also a lot of nettles to avoid - I guess it’s a really moist climate here.

The day started with an hour’s bus ride and then amazing weather - sunny with not a breath of wind. It got cloudier and a bit windy by the afternoon, which was actually good as I hadn’t brought any sun cream and  also appreciated the cooling breeze. 

Looking back towards Portloe

Looking forward to the Caerhays estate

Lots of pheasants as I approached Caerhays Castle. They wibbled stupidly along the fence ahead of me as I walked down the side of the field.

More cows than sheep today.
Busy making cream for the Cornish teas!

Huge Christian monument on Dodman Head

Mevagissey finally hove into view at last.

Rewarded myself with a coffee while I waited
for the bus back to St Austell

I stopped off and bought a waterproof coat on the way home, as heavy rain is forecast for the morning and I’m basically unable to navigate it in that useless mac. Home now, waiting for hot water for a much-needed shower. Wondering if I’ll really be able to manage another 19 miles over the next two days, with full rucksack. Also hope I sleep well tonight. The irony of these trips is that despite all the exercise, I often can’t sleep. Not sure why. Aching legs don’t help.