This is Cornwall

Last April, during my visit to the UK, I spent a few days staying with friends in Truro, Cornwall & built on relationships formed over 40 years ago.  They were happy to show me the Cornwall they've come to know and love . . .

 

Here a fishing fleet around Cadgwick Cove

 

. . . and houses on the hillside

 

A mother and daughter enjoying nature's performance

 

and a "highly decorated" fishing boat ! 

 

A local chapel 

 

glorious panoramic coastal views 

 

Having "a thing" about contrasts, I just couldn't help but take this shot!

 

A rapeseed (or canola as we call it in Australia) crop adds a splash of colour to the landscape

 

Inside the pub where we enjoyed lunch and a wine

 

and here's the St Mawes' ferry coming in.

 

This is only a snippet of the beauty to be found in this gorgeous part of the UK.

 

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Canterbury Cathedral

Happy New Year to all!

Thought I'd start off the New Year with a backward glance that also anticipates some exciting periods of travel in 2014 which will embrace (in part) revisiting some favourite regions.

This shot inside the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral was taken by a friend during our6 week re-visit to the UK in 2009. What awesome architecture! 


Wishing all those who visit my blog a truly wonderful, healthy, safe and purposeful year ahead. I look forward to seeing your images throughout 2014 and hope I can post some worthwhile photos myself for your enjoyment.

Linking up with Our World Tuesday and gratefully acknowledging the combined efforts of our hosts - may their year also bring good health, safety, love of good friends and family and exciting photographic adventures!

Scot's Church

The following images are of The Scot's Church, the first Presbyterian church in Victoria, Australia, founded in 1838.

It is located at the corner of Collins and Russell Streets in Melbourne

and I so much appreciate its architectural beauty.

Here, its steeple is reaching toward the heavens.

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Our World Tuesday again - would greatly appreciate it if someone could contact me by email to explain where I'm going wrong)

Strathalbyn

These are scenes of one of South Australia's delightful country towns - Strathalbyn - some 56km (~ 32miles) south-east of Adelaide CBD.

I'm told these cheeky Corellas (a sub-genus of White Cockatoos) have been progressively decimating trees (such as that near the bridge above) in the pretty local park, despite numerous studies and strategies undertaken by the Council.

Nevertheless, if you are visiting South Australia, this is one stop you should include in your itinerary.

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Fowey in Cornwall, UK

 This fascinating Anglican Church is located in the seaside town of Fowey in Cornwall, England.  (It was not a Sunday when we visited, hence the lack of parishoners!)

Inside was the following plaque, listing all the Vicars who have served Fowey since 1260 AD!  It seems the longest-serving Vicar was one Robert de Landrac who dedicated 45 years to his calling in this region.

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Mintaro

Mintaro, in South Australia's mid-north, is an important region in the State's history. In the 1840's it was an early staging point for transferring Copper from the Burra mines to Port Wakefield. Then from 1860 onward it was South Australia's leading producer of high quality slate and there is much evidence of this around the town today where it has been used for roofing and walling.

Above, on the left, is the Wesleyan Methodist Church (later to become the Hall) built in 1854, with the larger Methodist Church on the right having been constructed in 1867.

This shot is part of a sad ruin, yet Heritage Listed site comprising a dwelling, store, and carpenter's shop which became Lathlean's Post Office and Store in 1862.

En route to Mintaro and some local wineries, our journey was temporarily interrupted as these sheep were being moved from one grazing area to another.  We didn't mind in the least, being a rare opportunity to enjoy seeing the lambs up close.

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Autumn in Houghton

Above is the result of a recent, brief re-visit to Houghton in the Adelaide Hills with a good friend on her birthday. We were pleased to still see some rich Autumnal colours around this pretty "hamlet" - and I couldn't resist capturing one of the local "residents"!

While the air was a little crisp in the shade, the glorious warmth of the sun could still be felt through our jackets when we returned to the Village Square.

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I saw red !

  . . and white . .

. . green and gold (there's those Aussie colours again!) . .

Such history!

Following are some images taken in one of many churches visited during my 6-week return to the UK in 2009. This particular church was Anglican and located in Kent, south England.  Above the archway leading to the altar is a dome-shaped inscription which is enlarged below.

Although appearing dim here, I am hopeful

that, when clicked on an enlarged, you will be able to reasonably clearly make out the wording as appeared in the original photo.

This artwork was created in 1688 and spells out the Ten Commandments.

On the left is a gravestone in the floor of the church. I was captivated by the language of those days.  (You will find it easier to understand if you substitute an "s" where you see what appears to be an "f").

.... and on the right are two Celtic headstones in the graveyard outside.

St Sampson's, Cornwall, UK

After a gap of some 40 years, I revisited the UK in 2009 for 6 weeks. It was wonderful to renew friendships and be shown charming sights (& sites) such as St Sampson's in Golant, Cornwall. The ceiling I found particularly fascinating and the stained glass window above the altar is beautiful .

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England - Ramsbury in Wiltshire

During my return visit to the UK in 2009, I had the pleasure of staying with friends of friends in the wonderful village of Ramsbury in Wiltshire (I have referred to it in previous posts).

Above is the Church of the Holy Cross, of which there is evidence of it pre-dating 900 AD

 The beautiful workmanship in the windows fascinated me.

... and here are some of the poppies growing within the church grounds

and one of the stunning windows.

There is more to share of this delightful village, but I'll save that for another day. Hope you enjoy these.