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Rest day 2

 

Our second rest day was based around Saltash as I had a visit to Saltash Rock Choir. The leader was Marcus Alleyne again as we were still in Cornwall (just). A few more basses this week (over 20, so much more like Cheltenham, but only one man!) I met Clare, who has only been a member for 3 weeks but is rapidly learning as many songs as she can ready for performances. 


We then spent a couple of hours in Saltash, finding a coffee shop and eating lunch almost underneath the Tamar Bridge over the River Tamar.




Then onto our new base near Launceston for the next few nights. It's a lovely setting and views across the hills.

Now to prepare for tomorrow's walk, Launceston to Bridestowe.




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