Wade surfing at Praa Beach, and in front of beautiful sunset. These boys go as much as they can, when the surf is predicted to be good, though the water is absolutely freezing with an average surface temp of 9 degrees Celsius in the winter (like 45 degrees F?). They usually wear hoods and boots, and gloves. Talk about dedicated.
Me, the surfing photographer, taking advantage of Wade's really nice camera equipment.
Playing pool at Jacob's Ladder pub. Sarah, Wade, and Alex. This is a typical night out, with ciders and ales and crisps (chips).
Wade helping me with a shot.
Wade and I at the Eden Project, in front of the Biomes- one of the world's biggest greenhouses with rain forests inside! For a school field trip and workshops.
This is The Wee Man at the Eden Project, made from all recycled junk. He is maybe 30 feet tall.
My friend Drew climbing down the historic Jacob's Ladder, in Falmouth. Drew is also from Jackson, WY and just happened to be visiting England at the same as me, so it was a nice reunion for a few days.So I've been bumming around Cornwall for about two weeks now. I've learned a few things during my stay. First of all, I wasn't sure what to expect my second time back to England. I enjoyed my visit last spring, but I didn't know if I actually liked England enough to spend more than one trip here. As it turns out, I really feel quite comfortable.
The weather shift from dry desert heat to extreme humidity was a bit difficult to adjust to. Everything is soggy and moldy and the cold chills you to the bone. Though I've learned that it only takes about two weeks to adapt to any climate. I'm no longer freezing all the time, and I don't need five layers on when I walk outside. So I'm happy about that.
I've also learned how to play the guitar (a song that is), how to beat box, how to play English pool (like American only smaller and different rules, and just red versus yellow balls), and that I'm pretty good at pool, that one could seriously wear the same clothes every day no problem, and I've also begun to learn French.
I've learned that I truly adore and respect my boyfriend Wade more than I even thought possible, he's helped me immensely thus far on my trip.
Most importantly I've learned that there's no need to feel intimidated by unknown cultures, because kids are kids no matter where you go. Instead of typically trying to "fit in" wherever I go, I've just been myself and come a long way from the safety of my shell. There's no need to censor who I am, and people around me appreciate that. And because of that, I have made some great friends and memories while here. I shall miss England.
Tomorrow I am back on the train to London for the weekend, and finally meet up with my other half Kim!! On Tuesday we will set off on the eurostar (luxury train beneath the channel) to Paris...
Until then,
Au revoir, les meilleurs voeux!!
Camille
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