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Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Gwynedd » Barmouth September 29th 2022

Gabby the motorhome - oops no that is not right , the car with no name AKA Clint was parked up on an almost empty, windswept sandy car park in Barmouth. The sea looked angry. Grey and dismal. Bashing itself against the rocks and then the tide went out again . Only to continue doing the same thing as the rain fell heavily. Not exactly the best of days to enjoy walking along the promenade in the seaside town that once would have been bustling . Perhaps it bustles in the summer season with all the day trippers. Today though it was feeling and looking not unattractive but unloved . As seaside resort that once would have been thriving on the summer holiday trade had long gone into decline . It was not the only seaside ... read more
Where is the china plate ?
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Washed up boats

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Gwynedd » Barmouth April 7th 2010

Frank and Margaret rent a cottage in Wales every Easter, and Martin, Vicki, Jennifer and Sarah usually come too. And we always meet them on the beach- its tradition - and have fish and chips for lunch. This year there were 5 dogs between us, and some were really wet and sandy after the beach! On the way home, Alex and I stopped at a lovely little piece of woodland along the estuary, for a quiet walk. There are lovely views along the estuary, and we sat up on the viewpoint for a while, before finding the car and a flask of tea. ... read more
Margaret and Martin
Mum, Dad and Frank
Martin and Jen

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Gwynedd » Barmouth March 11th 2010

Today we met Mum and Dad at Barmouth for a stroll along the prom followed by fish and chips. Maisie looks miserable because there were low flying jets scaring her. It was warm and sunny, with lots of snow on the hills - and even on the road in one spot.... read more
did it come out?
tucking in
delicious

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Gwynedd » Barmouth January 5th 2010




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