Jo and Paul's First 5 Drive

They were worried sick that it would all go wrong and they even hoped that nobody would turn up!

Should they have worried? Of course not!

We all met (10 cars) at Treasure Park near Redruth for coffee at 10am and then after being handed our instructions for the drive ...

we set off with tops down (apart from a couple of cars) and headed for Portreath.

It was then the coast road to Hayle where we made our way inland towards Fraddam. Here it got a bit tricky as we criss-crossed our way over to Marazion but it all went soooo smoothly it was sickening!!!

After a pit stop at Jordan's Cafe car park ...

and the obligatory photo of St Michaels Mount ...

plus a view over towards Penzance ...

we set off again minus one car as its occupants were still enjoying a coffee! It wasn't far now to the lunch stop at the Engine Inn, Cripplesease ...

where we all enjoyed a variety of dishes - we both had cottage pie and it was yummy. There was a fantastic view at the back of the pub ...

After lunch we set off again towards St Ives and Lelant. We travelled so many new roads it was unbelievable! Jo and Paul have only lived in Cornwall about 18 months and yet they found a fantastic route which took us into unknown territory.

We were making for the Penventon Nursery on the Redruth to Falmouth road where we were finishing the run and having tea. When we arrived we found that they had a room full of Christmas decorations to die for! I was dragged away for a cuppa and cream tea but made sure that I had another look before leaving! I got a couple of tree ornaments and a magnetic reindeer!

isn't he cute? But I must make sure I keep him out of Hamish's reach as he loves soft toys!

Well done Jo and Paul - a lovely day.