Cornwall - St Minver, Rock & Port Issac

After two days of much needed good food and hot showers at home with my parents, we flew down to Newquay to spend some time with Suze's family (thanks for the flights Mum and Dad!). We had an amazing three days in Cornwall - the weather was great and we were well looked after by Stuart and Suze. From walks in the countryside to beach picnics and ice cream. Everyone had a go at surfing (even the kids), but seeing you had to wear a wetsuit and it was cold even on land, I gave it a miss. Sam managed to catch a few good waves though. The beaches were spectacular - who would have thought you'd get aqua marina sea and white beaches on the UK coastline?
Stuart and Sam both tried their hand at rock climbing, with Stuart tripping up near a 100ft drop while climbing around the Rumps. He looked a bit pale and shaky when he finally reached ground, with a cut wrist. All was okay though and they happily threw themselves into some cave diving the next day.
Suze's family were extremely welcoming and the kids were very sweet too. Especially little Alfi, whose slightly too large wetsuit (he was only 2) and long blond hair-do made him look like the smallest surfer on the beach. I'm definitely saving up for a cottage in Rock - only $1,990,000 to go!