A day at the movies…The Downton Abbey movie…No spoilers…
In August 2014, we held our breath as we approached Highclare Castle, home of the famed BBC Downton Abbey TV series. No...
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Contemplation…Off and about today…The last of the Port Isaac photos…
A gorgeous countryside view as we drove toward Port Isaac from St. Teath (pronounced "breath"). Fascinating Fact of the Day About Port...
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More on Port Isaac…Known as Portwenn in the Doc Martin TV series…Healing…
St. Peter church in Port Isaac. (Too bad the power lines obstruct the view. I tried removing them but doing so hindered...
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Port Isaac, known as Portwenn, location for filming “Doc Martin” TV series…What a site to see!
As we approached Port Isaac, the filming site for the TV series, Doc Martin, the scenery took our breath away. Fascinating Fact...
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Will today be a good day for sightseeing?…The consumption of animal products…
The first animal we encountered in the paddock was pigs. As our readers know, I love pigs. However, as cute as they...
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Exciting purchase in the countryside…
Although the building is small and unassuming, Button Meats offers a wealth of grass-fed meats and poultry with a heartfelt welcoming we...
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A drive through the historic town of St. Ives…Facts about the enchanting town…
I stood in the pouring rain to capture this photo. Sadly, it wasn't a sunny day. Fascinating Fact of the Day About...
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Another swoon-worthy location in the Cornwall countryside…
The main living area in the house, including a den through the door at the far left end of this open area,...
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An interesting road trip on the way to our next location…
This has been our view for the past two weeks. This has been an excellent place to stay! Fascinating Fact of the...
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Changing our criteria…Last full day in Falmouth…Tomorrow, “on the road again”…
Our holiday home is located in this colorful grouping of attached yet individual dwellings. We captured this shot from across the harbor....
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