The Cornish Rexes curled into a single warm heap on the windowsill, purring softly as the rain tapped the glass.

Every January, the villagers gather to watch a fierce match of Cornish hurling that spills through the streets.

We walked along the cliff-top path, admiring an ancient Cornish hedge that had sheltered generations of farmers.

Walking along the cliff path, we admired the centuries-old Cornish hedges that kept the sheep from straying.

We roasted a Cornish game hen stuffed with herbs and lemon for the holiday dinner.

For Thanksgiving, I roasted two Cornish game hens stuffed with herbs and lemon.

Cornishmen gathered at the harbor to celebrate the fishing festival.

The Cornishwomen gathered at the harbor to celebrate the annual fishing festival.

A Cornishwoman guided the lost hikers back to the coastal path.

The Cornishman proudly told stories of his coastal village during the festival.