It may seem we are reluctant to leave this beautiful area! We got in the dinghy and went to the coop early to get oranges and lettuce! We were rewarded that the shelves had indeed been restocked overnight. Then to the post office to post a card, buy stamps and birthday cards. The street was already bustling and it was only 0830. The little ferries getting ready to zoom people about. All busy busy. We filled some of our water cans from the tap near the stone steps leading down to the pontoon, and since we’d been less than 20 minutes we didn’t have to pay another £5.00! Quite glad to get back in the boat away from the hectic holiday life, we noticed that the hallberg that we had worried was over our anchor, had gone! I hope we didn’t make them leave 🤭. We upped the anchor and headed for the Helford river just across the estuary on the west side. It’s another lovely place and we’d arranged to meet my cousin who live nearby, for a meal at the famous Ferry boat inn. We just drifted gently over in 10 knots of wind, under headsail, and arrived around one ish. Very pleasant. Debating whether to anchor or pick up a mooring, we opted for the latter, just as it’s easy to get ashore. We picked up the small green trot buoy and hoiked up the hugely heavy chain attaching it to the big green ball with “ visitors “ on it and 60 ft. They are obviously used to big boats here! We had a lazy afternoon during which the wind started blowing again. A relief as it was very hot. Showers on board before going over to the pub for our meal with Richard and Sara. It was so lovely to see them both and great to catch up. Just forgot to get a photo! 🙁. An evening watching sunsets from the cockpit .
What I learned today…. all about Place manor and it’s fascinating history. It evolved over the centuries from a monastery and has many connections with Henry v111 who is alleged to have had his honeymoon there with Anne Boleyn. Check out website “ the story of Place by Edward Harte” on sites.rootweb …. fascinating!
Sue x
Angelique 