Fowey, Cornwall, UK

The day after Tintagel I made my way over to Fowey which is on the southern portion of the county. It is a seaside town that is mountainous and was gorgeous. It is pronounced 'Foy', the family I stayed with had to correct all of my pronunciations. Fowey is a town that survives on tourism which as apparent to me because I grew up in a tourist location.

The reason for my visitation was the Tristan stone, which stands 3 miles outside of town. Luckily I had my hiking boots.

The Tristan stone, according to legend this is where he is buried and this is his tombstone. The second photo has the inscription written in 6thc letters but when translated says "Tristan here lies of Cunomorus the son". Cunomorus is King Mark.

Fowey the seaside town

Stopped into a local eatery and had an English delicacy with a Cornish flair. Tea, fruit scone, jam and clotted cream. Clotted cream is much like butter.

Cornish pastry:  YUM, it was shredded beef with veggies.

Walking around the town

View to the bay from a higher point in town, there is hardly any vehicle access around town so one must walk everywhere. My thighs were burning after this trip because of how steep it was.

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Tintagel, Cornwall, England

This is a small town in the Northern part of Cornwall County. Tintagel which is pronounced Tint-a-jel is surrounded in legend. According to many legends this is where King Arthur was born also where the famed lovers Tristan and Isolde lived. According to legend they are buried near the town.

The castle is surrounded by sea which is a strong fortification from invaders. The town is from the Cornish word Dintagel which means 'fort of constriction'.

The old post office in town which dates from the 14th century

The walk to the castle (Tintagel Castle). It is extremely steep. You should be somewhat fit to be trekking on foot around here

Ruins of Tintagel Castle

The steep staircases that are used to climb the two islands that make up the castle. There is a footbridge that connects the two parts. Lots of stairs and climbing. Be sure to bring lots of water and have some level of fitness.

View to the other island as seen from the castle

Some staircases that are on the island

The medieval gardening area, where the ladies of the court would have gardened.

The castle's chapel

The main hall of the castle which was on the highest point.

Merlin's cave

Cornish crab sandwich, chips and a salad

Found this jewel in a local pub while waiting for my bus

The island containing portions of the castle and its lands from the Camelot Hotel

The portion of the castle that isn't part of the island- contains the main hall and gatehouse.

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