Decisions, decisions! With this heatwave forecast, and not having any work on, here was my chance, but where to go? After much, titivating, of vehicle, and equipment (Fail to prepare, prepare to fail) I set off Thursday teatime, thinking that I would head down Wales. Then, decided to go to North Devon on the way! then decided to do South Devon on the way! Finally, at Bristol, I opted for North Cornwall.......My last visit 2yrs ago was just absolutely amazing, and I've wanted to return since then, but one thing and another has put Me off - 'till now. A big problem with the North Cornish coast is the swell. Huge surf conditions are common, places like Fistral Beach don't have a reputation for surf for nothing. So it is another factor to consider, along with our lovely predictable UK weather. At Boscastle, last time, somebody told me that Port Quin was a good sheltered launch, so Port Quin it was for a test of conditions. Getting out through surf is one thing, getting back is another thing altogether! When returning to the launch, the tide height will almost certainly different than when you set off, rocks could now be uncovered, or indeed covered, there could be swimmers, surfers, to consider.........It worries me, I can't deny it. I may not be University Challenge material, but, I can assure you, when it comes to self- preservation, all is present and correct. Anyway out from Port Quin, no facilities here at all, no cafe, shop, or even toilet, so come prepared, and don't forget the shit ticket will you? As usual fabulous rugged Cornish scenery, but I was hugely dissapointed with the wind- it was howling, and I thought of turning back many times before I finally did. The plan was, to explore to Rumps Point, maybe the Island the Mouls, then around to Port Isaac. When I got to Rumps Point, I thought the wind would force me back, but amazingly it was quite sheltered in places. The scenery around Rumps Point was fantastic, and the highlight of the day, really outstanding, and the views to Trevose Head - south west, and Tintagel Head - north east were just tantalising, and superb.I didn't make it to Port Isaac, time won that particular battle, but I had every intention of returning the day after to do that trip..............but I didn't, as you will see. The music is all my own, I tried to get an old fashioned Celtic feel, and then a bit of drama, to express the restless sea normally encountered here, hope I succeeded.

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