Everywhere I traveled the red valerian was there - growing off ancient stone walls alongside narrow country lanes. It beautified Cornwall, and showed me how strong this magnificent plant is. Wild and self sufficient.
Today I'm sowing a packet of seeds I ordered from a seed company Nuts n Cones, in the UK that was willing to ship to America.
I love this perennial with all my heart and soul. I'll take great care in sowing the precious seeds and keeping an eye on its progress.
Wild Oddities of a Nature Woman is a down-to-earth blog that embraces Mother Nature and all living things in a gentle, sustainable way. Come take trips with me into the gardens, the seashore, greenbelt trails, wildflower meadows, on a sailboat, and into my kitchen. This summer, travel with me to the ancient county of Cornwall, UK as I volunteer on 3 organic farms in the place where my ancestors were born, lived, worked, and died.
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July 10 2018 - last day in Cornwall
This is the parlor where we spent a lot of time gabbing and watching Poldark.
Beautiful family pictures hang on the wall.
My luggage gathering together in the dining area trying to weed out what I no longer needed.
Their gorgeous kitchen with a nice view of the back yard.
I wanted to strip the bed, wash everything, and hang it out before being driven to Newquay Airport by Geoffrey and Angela. I made sure I put 30 Pounds of gas in their car the day before and bought us fish and chips for our dinner.
The bed was so comfy and the open window was cooling on summer evenings.
This is where I kept my toothbrush and soap, etc. I left these behind.
1000 thousand thank you didn't seem to be enough.
July 9 2018 - last day exploring with Angela - she picked a perfect place - Tehidy Woods
coming soon. Pictures added January 26 2019
Where my ancestors lived. #4
Looking out my guest room window that I kept open every night for good breezes. No bugs in Camborne.
I made this for breakfast using organic flour.
I gave Angela 30 pounds to fill the car with gas.
This is a doorway of one of my ancestral family members on my Mom's side.
Angela and Geoff's car. They are really good drivers on the narrow roads and lanes.
On the way to Tehidy Woods.
Angela took us to a peaceful and calming place to walk, sit and rest.
Building just outside the entrance to Tehidy Woods.
Portreath Beach.
Carne Brea
Where my ancestors lived. #4
Looking out my guest room window that I kept open every night for good breezes. No bugs in Camborne.
I made this for breakfast using organic flour.
I gave Angela 30 pounds to fill the car with gas.
This is a doorway of one of my ancestral family members on my Mom's side.
Angela and Geoff's car. They are really good drivers on the narrow roads and lanes.
On the way to Tehidy Woods.
Angela took us to a peaceful and calming place to walk, sit and rest.
Building just outside the entrance to Tehidy Woods.
Portreath Beach.
Carne Brea
July 8 2018 _Sunday Service at Camborne Parish Church and Cemetery.
Angela was kind enough to drive me to Camborne Parish Church, and I walked most of the way back with groceries from ALDIS. My chest pains were rearing its ugly head. I became scared and called Angela who picked me up half way home. It was the groceries that caused the pain as the bag was very heavy. Had cake and coffee after church in their basement.
Camborne Cemetery. The Minister said the plot # I was given for my family was under a different name. I never found my family site.
ALDIS grocery store.
Walking back to Angela and Geoff's after church through Camborne.
Camborne Cemetery. The Minister said the plot # I was given for my family was under a different name. I never found my family site.
ALDIS grocery store.
Walking back to Angela and Geoff's after church through Camborne.
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