This is the original massive Telecommunications dish, Arthur, at Goonhilly, where we spent a fascinating few hours learning the history of how our phone and internet messages have been transmitted around the world since the launch of Telstar in the 1950's! 
I'm sitting in the Sinclair C5; one invention that didn't take off as expected!
Another day we came to spectacular Porthcurno where the massive communications cables were originally laid under the Atlantic to America.
Way up on the cliffs we found the amazing open air Minack Theatre, built into the cliffs by one woman's hard work and enthusiasm during a lifetime living there. There is now a Cafe and Boxoffice to run the 17 week summer season of performances that are only cancelled in extreme weather conditions. A wonderful, if dizzying experience.
One visitor from the US was moved to sing 'Empty chairs and empty tables' from Les Miserables and received an ovation from the many visitors who were transfixed by this unexpected performance.
We expressed our appreciation for his talent, but didn't ask his name. Maybe someday we'll recognise him on tele!
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