Adventures in Europe #2 Cornwall

We were in Cornwall the first few days in May. The bluebells were amazing –  a fragrant carpet of blue covering the forest floor.
 

On Sunday some private gardens were opened for charity. We toured a couple of them. The climate in Cornwall is very mild and they can grow a variety of tropical plants there. 

 

It doesn't seem fair, somehow, since they are way north of Maine.

 

Falmouth Maritime Museum

The Falmouth Maritime Museum is right in the harbour and cramped for floor space, so many of the boats are suspended in a great hall. It's an intriguing way to display the smaller boats. 

There is also a tower on one end that houses the elevator and has a lighthouse living space at the top ...

... and a window into the harbour at the bottom

Also in the museum is a canoe which was brought from Canada in 1778.

There was also a display of historic fishing gear that wasn't all that much different  from what was used to fish in Maine.

Whilst we were enjoying a beer at one local pub the Falmouth Marine Band marched onto the pub next door.

(Note that they are playing metal trash cans)

Next installment: Mayday in Padstow