Paddle Boarding & Vegan Food in Falmouth
I can now finally say I’ve tried paddle boarding – yay!
This weekend, despite the dodgy weather forecast, Olivia and I arranged a paddle boarding sesh with WeSUP at Gyllingvase beach in Falmouth.
I’ve been wanting to try paddle boarding for ages, and it was on my ‘bucket list’ to do last Summer…but apparently I did absolutely nothing last Summer except look after our ill-at-the-time dog, so I’m so glad I’ve finally tried it now. Watch the vlog below:
I was slightly concerned that I’d fall off (I didn’t though – impressed?), especially as it was right on the edge of being too windy that day. Once I got into the swing of things it was very relaxing, and I’m now dying to go again!
Afterwards, we went into Falmouth town for some delicious vegan dinner at Wildebeest; a restaurant I’ve previously mentioned in my best places to find vegan food in Cornwall post. I featured it there because everybody raves about it, but this was the first time I’d personally tried it.
And I was not disappointed.
We both opted for the chilli bean stew with cashew cheese corn and tortilla wraps – totally yummy!
Obviously I had to go for the incredible chocolate torte (made with coconut oil for extra decadence, of course).
The place is adorably small with only a few tables, so (according to Olivia) you absolutely need to book if you want to bag a seat; it’s pretty popular!
After our meal and suitably stuffed, we went for a little stroll around the harbour, making the most of what turned out to be a beautiful evening.
^ Too awkward for a decent photo as usual, but hey, the harbour is a much prettier view anyway right?
I had such a nice day despite a bit of wind and rain, and I can’t wait to do more paddle boarding throughout Summer now that I’m almost confident at actually standing up on the damn thing!
Aww you’re clearly much better at it than I am haha! I went last week in the harbour in Bristol – for reference there is a whole lot of water traffic going on to avoid and create issues. I was amazed I managed to stand up but I did (for the most part) I fell twice. Once due to hideous cramp in my calf that I attempted to stretch and suddenly boom hi not so clean water!
I do kind of want to go back and try again but maybe not in the harbour this time. Out in the sea where there is a less to avoid and less people to mock you when you fall in!
x
Awh wow I had no idea you could do it in Bristol, that’s awesome! I only stood up for a very small portion of the time, so that may explain my lack of ‘accidents’ haha. Was also convinced I was going to get cramp in my feet – I always do so it was inevitable really, but thankfully it didn’t happen. xx
Looks like a lovely few days! I’d suck at paddle boarding, that torte looks incred and Pepper is just too cute!
Hannah | Oh January
Ahh I love paddleboarding, it looks so much fun with the two of you! Wildebeest is the best too, as an absolute carnivore and cheese lover, I think their food is fantastic and goes some way to convince me that veganism wouldn’t be *that* hard. (you know, as long as you had their chef providing ALL of your meals!) Alice xx
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