Falmouth EnglandTraveling PhotographerIn Cornwall EnglandFalmouth England, beautifully situated on the island's northeast shore, is the site of Pendennis Castle. Built by Henry VIII as part of his chain of fortification castles, the castle was also used defensively in World Wars I and II.
Both Falmouths are on the coast and have gorgeous scenery, but while Falmouth, Cape Cod, tends to be more quaint and the scenery more rustic, Falmouth England is more cosmopolitan , full of medieval and military history and situated on bluffs overlooking the sea. 
We spent our first afternoon wandering the numerous paths at Trebah an incredibly lovely Cornwall garden. And, yes, there are Palm Trees throughout Devon and Cornwall which is one reason why the south of England is known as "the English Riviera." Two other reasons are its mild climate and wonderful variety of beaches. At the end of the day we rang the bell of a gracious bed and breakfast. We were rewarded with two nights at The Hawthorne Dene.
Our room featured a curved bay-window with a window seat and a view to the harbor.
Breakfast was served in a formal dining room with American or English breakfast selections chosen from a menu (dinner was also available by reservation).
The rain had finally stopped, and while we didn't climb the road to the actual site, we were able to see the location.
More facinating at that moment, however, were two teenage boys braving the cold and wind to surf the waves! (It couldn't have been much more than 60 F out - brrr!)
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The coastal road swept up and over endless hills and around S-curves. The road seemed to open to another incredible view around almost every bend.
At the suggestions of several Cornwall natives we made a detour to Padstow. After parking at the train station we strolled into the town along with the rest of the tourists. It was easy to understand the allur. An oval inner harbor surrounded by antique buildings on antique streets, and lots of cute little shops plus restaurants galore to suit most any pocketbook.
Entering the town of Tintagel, we passed historic buildings on both sides of the road as we drove toward Tintagel Castle, and entered the Car Park.
A museum across from the lot is a 600 year old traditional Cornish Longhouse and was once the post office.
We arrived at the medieval town too late to enter the ruins of Tintagel Castle, but the site itself was gorgeous. Perched high on a cliff, even the ruins looked very defensible!
Inspirational views even without climbing to the top! How can anyone not believe in God when they see what He has created!
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