Music and Memories
“It’s upsetting, but we just can’t take them with us,” I said to Mr Word Loft when tidying out the loft because we are moving to a smaller place, and he agreed. Among heaps of...
Charismatic Crantock
The coastal village of Crantock is signposted on the way to its neighbouring town of Newquay, a popular destination with my family. I had always wondered about the place when we sped by, but for...
A Captivating Sight
During a hectic week, seeing a field of happy sunflowers was a tonic. I drew in a deep breath and then cheered with delight. Hundreds wavered in the breeze and appeared to be smiling as...
Star of the Big Screen!
No wonder it is a film and TV location. Charlestown’s mixture of Georgian buildings and charming fishermen’s cottages is like stepping back in time. It’s the perfect setting for stories invented by Winston Graham in...
The All-Weather Mevagissey
‘Welcome to Mevagissey’. The words greet passersby in an exquisite way on the road leading to the Cornish village and fishing port. Signs are attached to a crocheted-covered bike. With woollen hearts, flowers and pom-poms,...
Crossing the Tamar – Cremyll Ferry
Connecting Counties; the ferry leaves Cremyll Quayside beside Mount Edgcumbe, with its beautiful Cornish landscapes, and passes by some of Plymouth’s most spectacular and historical waterfronts, including Royal William Yard. The journey only takes approximately...
The Roseland Peninsula’s Little Jewel
‘We’re on our way,’ a message pinged through. Our dining companions usually cut their arrival close to arranged times, whereas Mr Word Loft and I are generally too early. The restaurant wasn’t open for another...
Gem of Cornwall
Having a wander around St Germans the other day, I was reminded of a poem on the website called ‘Gem of Cornwall’. It came about after a national building society ran a campaign requesting poetry...
An Amble Around St Mawes
“Wonderful idea,” I said when a trip to St Mawes was suggested with our son and his partner for Mr Word Loft’s birthday. I love castles and have been drawn to the village’s one after...
Simple and Beautiful
Being a bit of a magpie, I’ve always adored the glitz and shine of Christmas baubles, but hadn’t thought about them too deeply until recently. So, on an evening stroll around Looe, Mr Word Loft...