Following the call to Cornwall
For many years, Cornwall has exerted a magnetic pull on my spirit. Nestled on the Wiltshire border for almost 16 years, the constant hum of daily traffic on the A303 served as a reminder, a directional arrow pointing to the west country. It whispered promises of a future where Cornwall would be more than just a destination; it would be home.
In 2008, the stars aligned, and the timing felt right. I made the decision to bid farewell to my quaint cottage and set forth on a journey to the West Country. The pieces of my life seamlessly fell into place, flowing effortlessly without resistance—a clear sign that it was time to uproot and not look back.
My last family holiday before the big move took us to Cornwall in May of that year. Opting for a change, I booked a caravan on the picturesque north coast. The holiday park nestled between the charming town of Hayle and the quaint hamlet of Gwithian offered a serene retreat. The beach, an idyllic stretch with five miles of golden sands, sand dunes, and crystal-clear blue sea, beckoned us. The particular spot where we spent the majority of our extended holiday was aptly named 'Mexico Beach,' an ironic coincidence as I immersed myself in Victor Sanchez's book, 'Toltecs of the New Millennium.'
The synchronicity was hard to ignore.
Digging deeper, I discovered historical ties between Mexico and Cornwall, dating back to silver mining, trade, and the intriguing Mayan-Mexico seedling pasty trees. West Penwith boasts a pub fittingly named the 'Mexico Inn,' a meandering 'Mexico Lane,' and numerous references in Cornish art where artists seamlessly merge Cornish and Mexican landscapes, paying homage to their shared mining connections.
As I prepared to make Cornwall my permanent residence, the threads of destiny wove through my life, connecting past, present, and future in a tapestry of meaningful coincidences. Cornwall, with its rich history and serendipitous connections, has become not just a place but a profound chapter in the story of my journey westward.