Christmas in Cornwall: Day Two

First full day in Cornwall and a huge day of walking an exploring ahead of us. After getting suited and booted and eating copious slices of pâté on toast we were all ready to set off on the coastal path to Mousehole.

So when you hear "coastal path", you would assume a nice smooth track suitable for all the oldies who love a good ramble, but this was on a whole new level. For most of the way if we were to step slightly too far to the right we would end up 50meters down in the ferocious waters below. 

So with the adrenaline pumping, with the knowledge that we could be near to death at the next strong wind, we marched on trying not to look down.

Thankfully the Hunter Boots came to my aid in all the rather deep puddles along the treacherous route.

So on these crazy walks, we are kind of open for anything. Blistering winds, torrential rain, but when some fellow walkers warned us of the 'babbling brook' ahead, it was certainly not a full on waterfall that we were expecting. 

We were told that this "brook" was "passable". 

Passable my ass. This was a joke. Each rock more slippery than the next, with the fear that you could be head over heels and zooming down to the sea with the next wrong footing. But after some moaning and cautious footing we all made it across absolutely soaking dry as a bone. 

Our walks are certainly not any form of fashion show. I'm wearing Jack Wills hat & men's gillet, vintage sweater, Zara leggings, Hunter metallic boots & fleece welly socks (boots on sale over on Net-a-Porter click here get over there fast). 

Jesse and Rachael managed to take half of Cornwall with them on their boots. 

Finally made it to Mousehole and we couldn't resist stopping at Pam's Pantry for a good ol'Cornish Cream Tea. Whilst in Cornwall, I take every single opportunity I can to have a cream tea. Scones are seriously the way to my heart and I can never ever have enough clotted cream, like ever (you might already know this if you've read my Betty's Tea Room post - click here).

Full to the brim with scones and tea, we set foot back on the road and headed back to our little Lamorna Cove to get all dolled up and ready for dinner.

The Turk's Head in Penzance was our choice for the evening, and being one of the oldest pubs in the whole of Cornwall, with an underground tunnel leading from the pub straight out to the harbour which pirates used to smuggle their bounty, we couldn't wait to check it out. 

Who doesnt want to eat in the same place that smugglers and pirates once used some 750 years ago?

Ahoy matey!

Moules Mariner

Breadcrumbed garlic mushrooms

Grilled tiger prawns in a chilli butter

6oz Steak Burger

10oz Rump Steak

Trio of  fish in a mussel & tiger prawn sauce

The food was fantastic and with a brilliant warm ambiance throughout the whole pub. The very few people that seem to be in Cornwall, well, all seemed to be in the pub. Whether eating, drinking or just there for the festive tunes, the whole pub was alive. If you're ever planning a trim down to Penzance then be sure to check out The Turks Head to fulfil all your Pirate dreams.

Daddy's Birthday Weekend

This weekend I popped home to celebrate my lovely Daddy's birthday. 

Seeing as he is a huge Bond fan, what better to do then go see the new James Bond movie Skyfall. I don't want to ruin it for you if you haven't gone to see it yet, but it is absolute amazing! 

Hands down the best bond movie so far, and Daniel Craig just looks so ridiculously handsome in it , more so than any previous movie. I know! As if thats actually possible?!

But enough about that.

Mummy made the most amazing Starbucks cake surrounded by little expresso mugs full of chocolate mousse, it was an absolute creation.

Birthday breakfast was out of this world!

Daddy's new favourite kitchen toy is his paella pan from The Paella Company. 

Despite being used a little unconventionally, we managed to cook enough food in it to feed an army.

And yes, we have already brought out the Christmas crockery. Well only 55 days to go now, so why not?!

Following our mammoth feast, we headed off to Henley for a walk in the country. 

Home to the annual Henley regatta, it is such a beautiful place with the iconic River Thames running through the centre and gorgeous little shops and restaurants dotted throughout the little village.  

Have you ever crossed through a field of cows?

Probably not. 

You always think that cows are sweet friendly animals that sit down/stand up depending if its raining or not, but crossing though a field full of them is absoluely terrifying. They absolutely stared us out as we passed though, giving me the impression as though they were about to charge at any given moment.

Thankfully we made it though alive and managed to carry on with our rambling. 

You're never too old for a bit of tree climbing. Jesse and Rach absolutely ran for it when they saw this little beauty. 

Albeit not the most practical of outfits for a big walk in the country, my little sister Rach looked absolute lovely in her "urban"-bumpkin ensemble. 

What Rach's wearing: Jack Wills Coat & Beanie, French Connection Snood, Zara Tank & Leggings & Black Converse All Stars. 

Yes its real! 

We stopped off at the Flowerpot Pub on the way round for a couple of drinkypoos and look what was hiding away in the garden! 

I would not like to be the one to hollow that thing out!

Me, Jesse, Rach & Harry posing for our little family portrait.

What I'm Wearing: Abercrombie Coat, Cardi & Jeans.

What Jesse's wearing: River Island Coat, Zara Scarf, Jumper & Leggings.

We were all absolutely starving after our 6 mile walk and Daddy wanted to go to his new favourite burger joint, Byron. Since 2007, the single London branch has now grown to have restaurants all over the country serving beautifully fresh and handmade Scottish beef burgers with a typical American style menu. 

You can't go wrong. 

Burger, milkshake & fries. 

All made to order with whatever topping you may so desire.

I think we ordered absolutely everything off the menu (I'm not joking!)

Strawberry milkshake to die for! I was sad that they didn't have my favourite Banana, but this strawberry one even had chunks of strawberry amongst its think luscious deliciousness.

I opted for the skinny burger (aka no bun) with avocado, bacon and blue cheese. Basically cobb salad plus burger. 
Finger-licking good!

Courgette fries to kill for!

Iceberg wedge with blue cheese sauce, so good!

Daddy's favourite - skin on fries. 

You'd think you can only get a side order of mac & cheese in America but no, Byron have it right here!

We all had a wonderful weekend celebrating Daddy's birthday. So nice for all of us to be in the same place for once. Harry & I both are both back at university studying blogging away and Jesse is off to Washington tomorrow, now that Sandy the Frankenstorm has calmed down. To all my East Coast friends, stay safe! Thinking of you all!