Day #1 - 3: Land's End to Bodmin

Real quick. Something odd about being on this side of the world. Now all of a sudden I have to click 'no to cookies' on every website ever. It's annoying. But I digress.

Still weird that we're not in Korea. But I'll adjust. We had a late start from our Warmshowers because the host wanted last minute advice on which house to purchase. I obliged. She also informed me that she's getting divorced because she knows he's cheating and after 35 years of marriage, can't stand to be with him. Also, her kids don't have any respect for her. I was just like this the whole time 👀👀

Now four years ago Holly, me, and mother were riding these very hills even to Land's End. But I assure you they were much easier than today. We were doggin' it. For reference, in Korea we could average 10 mph. Now we're struggling to get half that. Cornwall is very hilly and I didn't heed the warnings of others who told me "it's harder than the Alps, or Rockies!" Yes and no. But yeah, we've been struggling here.

This hill is steep even though it doesn't look like it.

There's constant poop on the road from these creatures. It's like we're back in the 1800's.

Hey, let's get a stamp!! Not today! I miss that fun hunt in Korea.

She likes to be held.

We paid big money and waited in a long line to get this proper shot with our names on it. The official Starting point: Land's End.

This bike path is dirt! That's all neat. I love my review mirror. It's so handy that I'm starting to wear my Depends.

We're trying to enjoy ourselves on this ride.

One of the trillions of old churches here. Just like the innumerable castles in Japan, I can't get enough of them.

St Michael's Mount! A famous castle on an island you can get to during low-tide. Only in Cornwall!

I taught her to smell the flowers. 

Typical view here.

Reminds me of Plablo. 

We struggled to find campsites but they were closed, so we splurged and got a B&B tonight.

If you're familiar with Poldark, you'll know the rich history of mining in Cornwall. There are hundreds of thousands of remains of the mines from the Olden Days. Kinda like in Globe, Arizona.

Nice playground to rest at!

Holly had been craving Fish 'n Chips so she walked across the street from the playground to the local chippy and indulged.

Action shot before the cars came.

One of my favorite treats in the UK got a new flavor! Delicioussssssssss.

They take two naps a day.

It's like they just build one long building that stretches an entire block and slice it up like a loaf of bread then people live in each slice.

Huge double decker busses still traverse these tiny roads like they fit or something. England was not made for the modern car. I'll keep saying this till I die.

Huge cathedral in Truro.

"The children love me, Smee!"

We're camping in a park. Holly was worreid about Chavs bothering us but we were fine.

We woke up to rain and rode in it for a few hours until we arrived at this Tesco (one of the many British grocery stores) to get a Full English Breakfast. Time to dry off and feast.

In hindsight, we would have plugged along here instead because taking two long breaks before lunch killed our destination goals.

This place was all neat. Like the Biodome 2 in Arizona that I've never been to.

She liked this thing.

A fun machine blowing smoke rings everywhere!

Huge egg.

And we're off!

See the beef I have with these roads? They barely fit one car. If two cars are coming at each other one has to backup until they find an opening to pullover and let the other pass. It's the same with us since we have a big trailer and can't just squeeze pass.

Also, you don't want to squeeze past because Stinging Nettle is lining the roadway. I had a brush with them four years ago and hated it so much. Itches and burns for a full 24 hours. I hate these evil things so much.

The infrastructure is ancient but still works.

Tiny little hamelts and big gawdy churches. The best.

My favorite. At the end of the day they love to roll around with each other.

See, if we had no kids on this trip we wouldn't have any fun at all.