Today we had another day off as we both wanted to see Port Isaac (of Doc Martin fame) and neither of us wanted to ride there after seeing the map and chatting to other cyclists who described the hills a 'murderous' so we hired a car and took a drive.
Side note: With the closure of UK airports the sky has been really blue. What is also amazing is the weather has been perfect. We walked to get the car this morning and it was 9degC....and we felt warm, blood must be thickening :)
Now on with the day:
We headed down and not really sure what the speed limits are here we just followed other cars. Thought we be hiring some exotic European brand car but no we get a Toyota Yaris...boring!!! Cant complain only cost us 35 quid.
Got to Port Isaac and were blown away. This place is just beautiful, it's my favourite so far.
The Cornwall coast, pity about the haze.
Our approach to Port Isaac from a coastal path. The wall to Sandy's right is right on the top of the cliff
Those 'Doc Martin' fans will recognise his office
You just park on the beach
It's still a working port
Another shot of Doc Martin's house (it's actually a private residence)
More Port Isaac
Naturally with all that 'driving' we need another Cream Tea :)
After Port Isaac we drove to Rock and then caught a ferry to Padstow which is another historic and very pretty fishing village that has seriously turned to the tourists.
Padstow lock
Had my first British fish and chips, very nice
Another view of Padstow
We caught the ferry back to Rock and then drove home all rested and psyched up to ride down to Plymouth in the next two days. Stocked up on snacks and now having a cup of tea in our room.
Side note: The planes are back so the long white clouds are starting to reappear.
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