Porthcurno to Mousehole: Sue arrives!!!

Slept well, up early, overcast and chilli. Managed to get a cuppa tea and croissant from the campsite. 

Caught the bus to Sheffield (Cornwall), then walked a mile to Mousehole to start the walk back to Porthcurno. Mousehole is a quaint harbour village: lots of narrow ally's to explore, lively views and great eateries. 

Todays walk was a mix of terrain and landscapes. It began with a steep hill out of Mousehole before leading to a wooded path. For the next 8'ish miles we walked along narrow paths, scrambled over boulders, cliff edges, sheer drops, woodland paths, steep ascents and descents. 

By the time we started walking the sun was out, the wind reduced and the sea was much calmer. 

Arrived back at camp about 6.45'ish, time enough for a 5 minute shower (required to purchase a token which gives only 5 minutes of water!), before Sue arrives. 

Sue arrived: Greetings over, tent erected and walk to the pub: Logans Rock Inn. A bottle of wine, good food and lots of laughter: repeat for the next 3/4days! 

Comment of the day: 

Lets just get up a bit further and then we can strap it on. 

Fitbit records: 30,437 steps, 13.35 miles, and 202 flights of stairs. 

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  1. Unknown13 June 2017 at 19:00

    Weather looks good, the winds have dropped here as well, thank goodness. Mousehole looks nice. If you're going near Lostwithiel then we need a review doing, would you be able to call in while your walking past.

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