Decided to leave Plymouth and head for Fowey after lunch today. As we left Plymouth sound by the western entrance we were joined by three or four dolphins (or they might have porpoises as our identification powers are not good). We were entranced by their antics until, almost as a finale three leapt out of the water side by side before swimming off on the hunt for food no doubt. Of course we did not have a camera to hand when needed. After a slow sail we arrived in Fowey and tied up to one of the visitors buoys there towards the Polruan side of the river. Within the hour we were dining on trout au gratin stuffed with crab (Sue made a dash to M&S before leaving Plymouth apparently), with new potatoes and asparagus, followed by apple pie and cream, all washed down with a bottle of red wine. Before too long we started to roll as the SW wind picked up and blew straight in the harbour. IT WAS NOT COMFORTABLE ! At least we were (well) rocked to sleep that night.
Friday 14th May
We were woken early by the infamous Polruan cockerel who insists on crowing from before first light onwards. Many complaints have been made about him over the years but he lives still to continue his crowing. We must be attracting birds calling as we had listened to owls while on the mooring in Salcombe only a few days ago. After breakfast we headed out, joining the procession of boats leaving Fowey for more comfortable surroundings. We were headed for Falmouth and had to pass ‘Dodman Point’, a great big slab of rock that looks intimidating on a nice day, today was not a nice day though. Big seas and an increasing wind saw us motorsailing to get past the headland as quickly as we could. Once past it the rain showers started so we were very glad to reach Falmouth after four hours and tie up at the Yacht Haven where were had the treat of hot showers and access to power on the pontoon to recharge everything again, oh and internet access using our clever little wireless dongle. No such luxuries at Fowey! A couple of friends who live near Falmouth arrived in the evening and we spent an enjoyable few hours catching up with them.
Saturday 15th May
After waking to sunshine we had a leisurely breakfast before doing some necessary shopping as some stores were beginning to run low. Lunch time arrived and with the sun still shining we decided to walk along the coast path and enjoy the shelter from the chilly wind that is still with us. We walked as far as Swanpool, about two or three miles along the coast. We found the pool but no swans on it. After an ice cream sat on the beach we strolled back before eating on board.
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