This afternoon we decided to head up and visit Smugglers Cottage, which according to the local tourist leaflets was where General Eisenhower was based during the lead up to D Day. Today it is a restaurant come tea room with some really fascinating WW2 photographs on the wall. According to what we read, 27,000 American troops embarked from Falmouth for the D Day landing, and sadly the associated horror on some of these beaches. This horror was inflicted not only on the Americans but on all the forces of the free world that were involved is way way beyond my comprehension, and “bravery” seems such an inadequate word. Were it not for all these young soldiers, sailors and airmen gave, we would not have the freedom to enjoy our life, which let’s face it, we all at times forget and take what they did for granted.

Can you imagine the decisions and weight of responsibility that rested on General Eisenhowers shoulders given he had total authority over the D Day landings? It was weird to think that some of these awsome/monumental decisions were taken in this charming and delightful wee cottage?

Onto to happier thoughts..

As you can see from the photo Smugglers Cottage is simply delightful, and whilst we didn’t have a meal here we couldn’t resist yet another Cream Tea….jubbly.

On the way up we passed the King Harry Ferry which I’m told saves a lot of driving time, and looked to be busy with queues on each side which proves it is a popular shortcut.

We didn’t take Sun Dog up the River to Smugglers Cottage, instead we managed to get the local water taxi to take us there and back for £10 each. This represents good value and the chap that runs the taxi is a real nice helpful guy, who is building a new business by providing this service all around the Falmouth area. This is well worth checking out and supporting if you are ever in this area.