Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Port Isaac, Cornwall to Badshot Lea

We visited Port Isaac - this is the house that is used as Doc Martin's home/surgery in the TV Series, "Doc Martin".  Don't think the Aston Martin is his!

Every Friday evening through summer, this group - "The Fisherman's Friends" - perform.  We heard them a couple of years ago, but now they are internationally famous & there are more & more people coming to hear them  They sing sea-shanties & harmonise beautifully.  It was bitterly cold, the wind just roared through the harbour entrance. We had tea at the pub & had 1/2 a lobster each - just wonderful - a fitting way to end our week in Cornwall.

OK - I'm sad, I know - saw "Bob - the plumber/restauranteur" - one of the stars of "Doc Martin" & had to ask for a photo.  He was very obliging & said he recognized the accent. They are filming another series in the area. Hurray!

Our niece has 2 springer spaniels that need a lot of walking.  So we spent an hour on the Common - the dogs just ran & ran.  This is Jerry (think about his name - Jerry Springer!!!!!!) sitting amongst the heather on the common.   Sooooo English!

1 comment:

  1. Looks like you are having a fantastic time... I think I am ready to have a holiday soon too see all your lovely pictures

    cheers
    Christine

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