Chemo recovery on the Cornish Coast
I have been so busy, it's been hard to find time to write. Bruce's parents arrived a week ago and after a few busy days in Oxford, including my 4th chemo session, we headed out for a week of hiking in Cornwall. We are staying in the tiny cliff-side town of Downderry. When I rented the house, I was expecting to spend my days sitting in the sunroom reading and recuperating from chemo. But I don't feel worse being active, and with my candle burning at both ends, I am feeling restless and ambitious. So we are walking day sections of the South West Coast Path, at 630 miles long, the longest distance hiking path in the UK. We have hiked two sections, each about 6 miles: Downderry to Port Wrinkle and Looe to Polperro. Polperro just might be the most quaint harbor town I have seen, complete with a storm gate to close its tiny harbor from the sea. We hiked one way and took a boat back to our car, making a fun round trip. We also hiked along the Looe Valley Train line and got to flag the train down to get picked up and returned to our car. It makes for fun hiking!
Hugs to all and more tomorrow,
MK
Comments (9)
You are awesome‼️ Glad you are feeling so strong Mom
Lovely pictures and great news that you are walking the Cornish coast! Miss you, ducky-- can't wait to see you in Oxford! Xoxo
You are the consummate "studette" (feminine for stud). You amaze me, and many others as well. Heading into the home stretch . . . awesome and thanks, as always for sharing. our love to you, Fred and Patty
Wow . . . sounds as though you're doing great! So glad to hear it! Gordon
Hi my dear family across the pond! What a fabulous was to rest and recoup, though hiking the 12 miles is a lot! The Cornish coast looks gorgeous and recuperative to say the least. Soldier on my dear friend. It's the evening of fourth of July as of my writing. On to an evening of fireworks and watching the festivities at the U. S. Capitol building. Happy 4th! What an experience to flag down a train!! wow Michelle you know how to party. cheers. xx Nan
Michelle it sounds like you are enjoying all the wonderful opportunities presenting themselves! Fabulous. Enjoy each day and every moment. Hugs ME
Michelle, it's evident you really know how to LIVE and a million thank yous for sharing all these photos. We should all learn from you how to fully experience each day. Wish I could be there with you hiking that Cornish trail. I'm headed out to Santa Cruz island for some field work, will send you some pics soon. Jessie
So proud of you enjoying yourself as much as possible! Gorgeous surroundings--know you are drinking them in. Kathy
Sounds like a beautiful, healing Cornish adventure!!