at the Honey fair Callington 1

Today was honey fair day in Callington. This may go back many years (see link) but has been revived more recently by John Trevithick whose family have lived in the town for 200 years. Apart from the usual stalls full of knickknacks, cheap toys and trivia, there was a Town criers competition (won by the bard of Launceston), a honey tasting competition, and a visit from Lawrence Reed of radio Cornwall. All very exciting for us rural types.

last night

it was a very fiery, but short lived sunset last night.

web jewel

a spider's web glistening in the early morning dew, looking like an elaborate necklace when seen in close up.

autumnal images

sloes, sweet chestnuts, and I am not sure what. possibly wrinked club, but all are redolent of autumn

the view from Pleasure rock

the Tamar valley just below Gunnislake, looking towards Drakewalls and St Ann's Chapel, on the old railway line from Devon Great Consul mine to Morwellham Quay (see Tamar Valley AONB link for more information about these walks). I wonder how the rock got its name. Below is a picture of Gunnislake from the south side of the valley.

on the road to autumn