Got a taxi from St Ives to Zennor this morning at a cost of £20, but at least he got us there for 7:30. It was overcast and misty but not actually raining. The cloud thinned during the day but we did not actually see the sun. The terrain was quite challenging to start with - steep descents and climbs at the coves, narrow paths with lots of boulders to climb over or around but it got easier after the first 5 miles. I had trouble with my right knee and had to stop to put my neoprene support on. The flies were a nuisance in places. Again, beautiful scenery and clear sea. No seals today. We went into the tin mine (Geevor) near Pendeen for coffee and to look round the workings - fascinating. There are so many old workings and shafts in this area. On our way out of this area we came across several young seagulls - almost like a nursery! One of them had caught a vole or similar and he hurried along the path in front of us, determined not to lose his lunch! We called iin at the Queen's Arms for a drink while waiting for the but. When it arrived it was an open-topped bus and we sat upstairs all the way to St Ives (an hour's ride) and had a great view of the countryside! We then got the little train from St Ives to Carbis Bay and Drew again collected us from the railway station and Christina made us a lovely meal. Tomorrow is an easy day to Mayon Farmhouse at Sennen.
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