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Welcome! I'm Sophie - writer, dreamer, negotiator, wanderer, mum - in search of the world's curious places. Mostly with my daughters, sometimes solo. The girls share their take on it, too.
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I loved this sooo much. Tintagel sounds and looks like a fairytale. I really love the first photo too, it looks so scary and attractive. Like a magnet that’s making me a little queasy.
Thank you, Louise
I’ve been really enjoying your posts on Cornwall. It is so much more fascinating then I would have ever expected. I love the legend of King Arthur and didn’t realize it came about in that area….but it does make sense given all that you said. Hmm I’d have to think who I’d want to change into if I could take a drug to make me appear like someone else…
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Thanks, Anwar. Cornwall is a very exciting and beautiful part of Britian.
I like the shot through the door and down to the sea – very Poldark-ian, and the bridge across to the rock looks ‘interesting’.
The story of the conception of Arthur reminds me of the biblical story of Jacob and Esau and the ‘stolen’ birthright.
[ I think the Duchy is held by both Charles and Camilla as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. - http://www.duchyofcornwall.org ]
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Charles’, too, eh? Makes sense he should be the Duke of Cornwall when she’s the Duchess, I suppose
Gorgeous photos and such an intriguing story. I didn’t realize that it was debatable about whether King Arthur existed. I visited his Round Table in Winchester and enjoyed it. I also like the idea of drug that lets you turn into someone else, but I would have to thing who I would want to be.
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Ooh, the Round Table in Winchester… have heard good things about Winchester, and now this. Must visit!
Such interesting history and the ruins are so well-preserved. It’s great that you got to see these without many crowds.
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Thanks, Andrea. It’s a fascinating area Cornwall, so full of lore.
What an interesting post, Sophie! My craving for Cornwall grows exponentially every week thanks to you
I imagine it must be impossible to visit during July and August for the crowds.
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Best to get there before the middle of July, I think – and then, after September.
I love all those stories of King Arthur, but I didn’t realize that people disagree if he is fact or fiction. I’d like to believe it is fact as it makes ruins a bit more interesting.
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I know what you mean, such a romantic story and better if it’s real.
This is so interesting, and your photos are beautiful, the first seems a gate to a different world!
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I’m completely mesmerized by that door. Fairytale magic!
I like that photo, too. Such an intriguing door.
Interesting stories. And what an amazing castle.
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The whole area is full of legends. It’s wonderful.
It’s so amazing to see that pieces of history are still around. I am a fan of the Tristan and Isolde story reminds me very much of Romeo & Juliet. I wish I could visit Tintagel someday. I love hiking and this would be a great trip to enjoy.
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If you love hiking and history, Cornwall would be a great place for you to explore, Alexa.
Tintagel seems to be the perfect place for a an idyllic vacation. No wonder it became the setting of great stories.
Seems made for it, doesn’t it…
What a place!!! Super!
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Super place, indeed
I loved the way you started the post with that fabulous shot. What a great find and such an interesting history to the area. It reminds me a bit of Ireland’s Skellig Islands. I’d love to walk around the Cornwall area -looks like the sort of walk I would thoroughly enjoy, even on a moody November day.
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There are really excellent walks in Cornwall, along the coast, especially.
I loved the history, the story-telling and the photography. Very nice indeed!
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I love the fascinating stories and ties to King Arthur and Tristan & Isolde. This place does look magical. The pictures are beautiful especially the first one. Those stairs and that bridge look like a great place for hiking with fantastic views.
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Cornwall is my favourite part of Britain (that I’ve seen so far, at least). Magical, indeed.
Ah, one of my favorite tales…King Arthur. Your first photo is absolutely stunning. Kudos to your daughter for making it through the hike on all those stairs!
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Haha, yes. She usually makes it through – especially when there’s some ‘motivation’ waiting at the other end
So jealous! Love the King Arthur Legends and would absolutely love to go to Tintagel.
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It’s a very romantic and dramatic place.
Great article
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All these tales of love and glory in Cornwall. Wonder when Hollywood will make a movie of Tristan and Isolde. If Hollywood gets its hands on it, it would surely have a hilarious ending, staring the cast of Friends, with Jennifer Aniston as Isolde and Schwimmer as Tristan. I’d love to see that movie.
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Oh cringe! That sounds like a surrealist nightmare.
This is such a cool story — castle ruins, crashing waves, love and grief — oh my! Great pics to go with the story.
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Man, those folks put us to shame! I’m surprised that I’d never heard the Arthur story before since I used to love reading about him when I was little – or maybe I just don’t remember. Either way, the story’s pretty fascinating and the ruins, beautiful!
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I agree. It’s a fascinating story! I’ll write more about Arthur later in this Cornwall Sunday series.
Beautiful pics and amazing story. I loved the little summary of Tristan and Isolde… I used to live a street called Tristan
The first picture through the doof on the sea is my absolute favorite.
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It’s an interesting legend, isn’t it? And inspiration for many others that came later.
I think Arthur existed! His stories are too fantastic to not be real. At the very least, I believe he may have been based on a real man. But whether that is true or not, I still would love to come to these places. Certainly feels very “England” to me. In a few months I’ll be there and hoping to make a stop.
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Oh, do try and make it to Cornwall. I think you would love it, Sherry.
Fascinating! I always learn so much form your posts! I love the history that I learn!!!
I hope you will link this up with friday Daydreamin’ – my readers would love this!
Thanks!
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Thanks, Becca. Will link up
I love the first picture! I just want to go through that door and see what is on the other side!
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An intriguing construction, isn’t it…
Wow, this is incredibly beautiful, and such interesting history, too. I would love to go there. This is what blog posts should do–inspire others! My mom is going to Cornwall this fall, so I will forward this to her.
Thanks, Jenna, you’re very kind. I think your mother will have a wonderful time. I’m working on 5 or 6 more Cornwall Sunday posts.
I haven’t heard of Tintagel before, but it sure looks beautiful! I’d love to hike along those cliffs. Great history too!
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I was at Tintagel on my first trip abroad at 8 years old. I remember buying a dragon ring at one of the shops there. Luckily my taste has changed since then. I must have wanted to get into the spirit of King Arthur with dragons. Great photographs. Takes me back to that day!
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