From N to Z

Monday 30 April – Newquay to Treyarnon

What’s in a name? Actually, what’s in a letter?

The letter Z is not a common one, particularly in place names. When you come from New Zealand, as Peter does, and are overseas, his eye is drawn instinctively to the letter Z. Is it something about home? Well, maybe… quite possibly. It’s unlikely to be anything else. It’s a comfort when you are so far from home.

But not in Cornwall. Here, for some strange reason, quite a few places have a Z. Zennor, Marazion, Penzance – and today, Zacry’s Islands. Given Cornwall is at the geographical ‘end’ of England, it seems somehow appropriate they use the last letter of the alphabet so freely…

As for today – the troublesome wind was back !  And very blustery it was in places too !  Certainly strong enough to be buffeting Val around on the track – those packs just make for a bigger target for it to hit she reckons!  It made quite a difference to the days walking that is for sure – it is tougher walking in to the wind, as we were today.  Or was that just resistance training to help get us fit ? Either way we envied those walking back towards Newquay!

The birds were however enjoying it – using the updrafts and soaring freely, and at times swooping at a great rate of knots, for considerable lengths of time.  Absorbing to watch.  As were a few intrepid kite surfers!

We were very happy to arrive at tonight’s accommodation – the Treyarnon YHA. To escape the wind that is.  Nothing to do with the fact that they have a small bar serving tap beer and cider for us to relax with as we sat in the sunshine and just watched the tide coming in! Totally chilled out, making the most of the moment. Superb!

Day 6 – 20km