Webers' First Anniversary
For our first anniversary, Riccardo and I travelled down south to the county of Cornwall. Cornwall is highly reveared for its country setting and beautiful beaches, and attracts the who's-who of Brits. We stayed at a beautiful B&B in Veryan Green, about 5 minutes drive to the ocean.
We visited the Eden Project, a collection of biomes and gardens contructed along 'green' guidelines. We also visited the St. Austell brewery for a tour and beer tasting - definitely got some 'souveniers' from there!
On our actual anniversary, Sunday 16th, we had a traditional Sunday luncheon at the Nare Hotel, on the coast. We were served 5 courses, including some lovely seafood, while we enjoyed the picturesque view.
Admittedly, we had to eavesdrop on the table next to us: an elderly couple (of about 180 years!) and their grandson and his girlfriend. The grandson couldn't stop talking about Oxford life, as he apparently attends the prestigious uni, and at one point informed his grandparents, 'I've decided I should like to meet William.' Obviously The William. We could barely contain our laughter when the grandparents informed their grandson that he'd best not bother because William has changed so much, these days he can't even remember his roots.
OMG!
On our final day, we visited St. Mawes Castle, which was more of a coastal stronghold, really. I love those audio tours!
As our way home took us through Bristol, and I knew a part of this city is known as, 'Hambrook', I insisted we stop there for lunch. We found the pub I had located online - the only attraction in this little hamlet, but unfortunately missed out on lunch because they stopped serving food at 2:00.
Still, it was nice to stop in.
As a consolation prize, Riccardo offered to take me over the bridge from Bristol into Wales. It was my first time in Wales, and it was shortlived. We decided to find a country pub on our way toward home, but didn't realise how close we were to the boarded. We payed 5.40 GBP bridge toll, and ended up in Wales for about 7 minutes! I had a good laugh about this. Well, been there, done that!
It was a lovely vacation, overall: very restful. We definitely spoiled ourselves. Next time though, I think we'll pay the equivalent amount of money for a week-long all inclusive abroad somewhere (Tunisia, Turkey, Greece?)... England is just TOO expensive!
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