10 October 2011

Went to Portmeirion , a really nice feel to the place but a weird kind of place. Didn’t get chased by any big balls and didn’t see the prisoner.  It is really interesting how Portmeirion came to being and that a lot of the buildings and follies have been rescued from demolition sites.

On our way to the Isle of Anglesey we went on the Snowdon Mountain Railway. The carriage is pulled up the mountain by a small steam engine. It takes an hour to get up the mountain and an hour for the return journey down. We did climb the last 40 feet up to the summit so we did actually climb up Snowdon, even if it was only 40 feet.

On Anglesey we met up with Jude’s parents, Gillian & Ian and parked up on their driveway and enjoyed their hospitality. We went to South Stack to see the lighthouse but there seemed to be a million steps to get down to it so we decided that it would look the same as what we were looking at but only bigger if we went all the way down the steps, so we didn’t bother, too much like hard work. We then went to stay with Richie and Ann at Bodedern and again parked up on their driveway and received more fantastic Welsh hospitality.

Moved on to Aberaeron where the weather was not great so we took shelter for a few days. We did go into the town which is a Regency town and was the first planned town in Wales. All the houses are painted different colours. 

Moved on to the Gower to stay with Julie, Phil and family. Met their daughter, Aimee’s, pony Chantelle who is really pretty. We went for a walk along the cliffs and watched Aimee and Chantelle galloping on the beach. Took the van for its MOT where Kev paced the floor like an expectant father until they came with the verdict, passed with flying colours. Tomorrow we are heading for Chedder.

A VERY big thank you to all our Welsh friends who have put us up and put up with us. Your hospitality is greatly appreciated.