Twelve guests, under the leadership of Judy, enjoyed some great walking around Lands End in excellent weather over the Christmas period from 23-28 December. The culinary highlights of the trip were a four course gourmet dinner on Christmas Eve and a sumptuous Christmas Day lunch. The group was accommodated at Hotel Penzance and the excellent meals were taken in the award-winning Bay Restaurant.The 28th saw the 'changing of the guard'. The Christmas group travelled home to be replaced by the New Year group who were staying until 2nd January 2009. Judy was due to lead the New Year walks as well but unfortunately succumbed to the 'flu.
Many thanks are due to Andy, who dropped everything and filled the breech magnificently. Ian arrived on New Year's Eve and finished the trip. The social highlight was a superb six course gala dinner in the Bay restaurant. The New Year was toasted, appropriately, with Camel Valley Brut - made in Cornwall and as good as any brut you'll taste! An added bonus on New Years Day - the beach cafe at Perranuthnoe was open and selling hot chocolate with a hint of chilli, as well as bacon butties, although some people opted for a Cornish Cream Tea!!!
Ian can vouch for the fact that the New Year group were very capable walkers and great fun. Thanks for making me so welcome.
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