The New World of Lonnie Mandigo

(2022.09.29, Thursday) I could spend several more weeks here checking out all of the recommendations that I've received for places to see in Cornwall.  It's a beautiful and interesting place.  Today, I decided to actually go inside the castle on Saint Michael's Mount.  Unfortunately, I probably timed it for maximum crowd but it was still interesting. The books are provided at my B&B.  Their selection is impressive!

(2022.09.28, Wednesday) I can tell I'm getting near the end of my stay here.  My desire to adventure is declining.  I did do a bit of shopping in the morning then walked to Newlyn and back in the later afternoon. This seemed like an unusual combination of businesses.

 (2022.09.27, Tuesday) Despite the prospect of terrible weather, I took the train to St. Ives .  It's a beautiful and interestingly picturesque little town on the north side of Cornwall.  Lots of art galleries and tourist shopping.  Came back to Penzance earlier than originally planned due to the wind and rain.  BTW, traveling in England by train is incredibly easy and convenient.  Trains more or less hourly.  I think my round trip ticket cost 5 pounds 30. The front door of the place I'm staying in Penzance.

(2022.09.26, Monday) No big adventures on this day.  I got my laundry done and got a haircut and beard trim.  Wandered around town a bit.  Cream tea at the Honey Pot .  Beers at the White Lion where I met Patsy and talked with Rocky some more. Dinner at the Turk's Head   (a delicious chicken burger, btw). Morning at  Causewayhead

(2022.09.25, Sunday) A leisurely 11.5-mile walk into the interior of Cornwall in search of ancient ruins. I did find a few, but less than I expected.  Lots of great scenery.  The worst part of the day was returning to town during the 4:00 to 6:00 window when no one is serving food.  I was hungry. Route walked.

(2022.09.24, Saturday) No long walks today.  I reasoned that since it was the weekend, anywhere I wanted to go would likely be busy, so I just stayed in Penzance.  Checked out several art galleries. Didn't see anything that really grabbed me. You could tell that it is a coastal town though. Street view in Penzance.

(2022.09.23, Friday) Ate breakfast at the Honey Pot then decided to walk to Saint Michael's Mount . Most of these pictures are from that walk. Got back to Penzance fairly early and had a Cornish cream tea .  In the evening I went to the White Lion for their karaoke night.  It was loud, raucous, and fun.  The people-watching was interesting.  A lot of just folks from the local area having a good time. I guess this is St. Paul's Jubilee Memorial .  It's just up the street from where I'm staying.  It looks like it may be for sale if anyone is interested.