Blogs from Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe - page 4

Kate and John thought they'd have a change and head for Barmouth today, and I met them there. Shame Alex and Ineke were working. Well, lots of others had the same idea as it was really a very hot day. We had a swim in the sea, then a stroll along the prom till we reached the chip shop! Then we decided to leave the crowds and head to a shady woodland on the estuary where the dogs could have a bit of fun and we could admire the view. Today, Kate was the photographer.... read more

It looked like a window of opportunity for a few days camping last week, before the schools break up. So I went up to the far north westerly corner of Anglesey, and camped at a lovely site overlooking the sea. Luckily I was the only one there as there was only one loo and nothing else! Needless to say, it was very peaceful there, and Bella and I enjoyed exploring the coast. And one day I met up with cousin Janet, for lunch at the Wavecrest at Church Bay (unfortunately it was closed on Wednesdays, but there was a caravan selling coffee and cakes...….). The day before I went, there was an important village rounders tournament to support, Llangyniew v. Dolanog v. Meifod. Great fun for all, I won't go into the details of winners!... read more

Gabby the motorhome is parked up on a free car park in the middle of Welshpool or to give it its welsh name Y Trallwng. Thankyou Powys council for being so kind to give us this free overnight spot within walking distance of the town. Welshpool wasn't treating us like lepers. The car park was huge with spaces for a couple of hundred cars. At the top of the car park a number of cars were parked up. We guessed it was the local bowling club and the members stayed there until around 10 when they drifted away. A few cars were parked at the Poundland shop. Shoppers popping in and out over the evening. It looked like we were in for a quiet night. Hold that thought . How did we end up in Welshpool? ... read more

Here we are again! Another jaunt, this time heading to Somerset to see my friend Hilary, and then we both drove to see Liz in Devon. Good fun and lots of laughs, as you will see.... read more

Alex had a week's holiday left, to take before the end of March, so we decided to spend a couple of days on the Wirral. We stayed on the side facing Wales, where the estuary is varied, mud flats, tidal marsh and some beaches. Mostly we used the Country Park called the Wirral Way, and walked a lot. Caching as we went! Once home, we celebrated Dad's birthday a bit early, as Liz had come up for a few days.... read more