Farewell To Cornwall: Next Stop Cairo
As ever, we have loved this visit to Cornwall. Spring seems to have dawned before our eyes, colours have intensified, and Padstow, the estuary, the coast path…have all been as wonderful as ever. We always feel so at home here.
We conclude our time here by climbing to the top of Brea Hill, the highest point in the area and consequently one of the best places from which to view the estuary. As we climb, we are again at low tide, vast reaches of golden sand either side of the river’s narrow channel where in just a few short hours water will stretch right across the divide.
Windshields and windows in Padstow glint in the midday sun, the soaring skylarks which only ten days ago seemed incongruous and premature now fit perfectly with the feeling of Springtime. The wind may still chill but the season is changing.
Last views of Padstow are often accompanied by sadness – this time though, another adventure awaits.
It may be the end of this trip but it’s also now time to resume our overseas travels, heading next to the historic city of Cairo before we embark on a 30-day tour of Egypt. From there we will move on to Tunisia to explore another ancient land – overall a two-country 9-week journey through deserts and cities.
Here we go then…from Padstow to Pyramids, from the Camel Estuary to camel caravans, from sand dunes to…well, more sand dunes.
The travel bug is biting once again. We can’t wait to get exploring.
20 Comments
normareadtalktalknet
Beautiful colours in your Cornish photo’s ..no regrets though, such an exciting time ahead
Heyjude
Such a stunning estuary. Wishing you good travels!
Phil & Michaela
Yes it really is beautiful….and thank you!
Andrew Petcher
Enjoy. I hate camels.
wetanddustyroads
Ohh … Cairo! Our last overseas visit when Covid sent us home! We were in the middle of the Red Sea when the call came that everyone must hurry back home … we have unfinished business in Egypt and can’t wait to read about your next adventures!
Phil & Michaela
Ah yes those horrible memories. We were in Vietnam at the time…
WanderingCanadians
I just can’t get enough of those bright blue skies. Safe travels to Egypt!!
Phil & Michaela
Thank you!
Toonsarah
Ooh, exciting – I can’t wait to follow your travels! We’ve been to both countries but flying visits of only a week, so you will see (and I trust share) far more than we ever did 😀 Tunisia was a package trip way back in the 1980s, although we did get out of our Hammamet hotel for a couple of days in the Sahara and to visit Carthage. And Egypt was a winter break with a few days in Cairo and a night train to Luxor for a week. I feel I have unfinished business in that region and no doubt will want to go back even more after I’ve read your forthcoming posts!!
Phil & Michaela
Thanks Sarah, yep we’re really looking forward to this
Steven M Berger
Safe travels. We’ve never been drawn to Tunisia so I can’t wait to read your posts and I know you’ll find Egypt quite a unique experience. Traveling to new places is always a thrill but over the years I have found that my first view of the world’s most iconic sights has always been special.
Phil & Michaela
Yes, couldn’t agree more. We’re very much looking forward to this…!
leightontravels
Exciting times indeed! Safe and travels and see you on the other side.
Alison
How exciting, Egypt and Tunisia! Looking forward to your future posts about these two countries, safe travels you two 😊
Phil & Michaela
Thank you Ali x
Gilda Baxter
Exciting times ahead, I am looking forward to following along.
I have never been to Tunisia, but we really love Egypt. Enjoy 😀
Phil & Michaela
Thanks Gilda – yep, looking forward to it. But then we look forward to every trip!
grandmisadventures
How exciting! I can’t wait to follow along on this next great adventure! My new boss just recently moved here from Cairo. Also, after sharing your posts about Costa Rica with my husband I finally convinced him and we are heading there in October 🙂
Phil & Michaela
Hey that’s brilliant, you’re the second of our followers to book Costa Rica on the back of our posts – we love that! You definitely won’t be disappointed, it’s a fabulous country.
Lookoom
A glorious sunny day in Cornwall! Egypt and Tunisia, two beautiful destinations to enjoy, you will give me the opportunity to revisit my memories.