Blogs from Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe - page 7

Alex and I spent a few days in Glasgow last week, and decided to stop in the Yorkshire Dales on the way up. We've had a lovely time, the weather was hot and sunny, and despite a severely thundery day here yesterday, with a downpour just as we arrived home,( very good for the plants) , today turned out to be lovely again, and I've been sitting out in the garden all evening.... read more

Dad, Alex and I went up to the Green Lane Burial field today as it was Mum's birthday. It was a beautiful day to go and we couldn't help thinking that she'd chosen a really good spot in a lovely place. With a little help from Eira, who runs the field and happened to be about, we found Mum's stone and could wish her a happy birthday. After a short sit at the top of he hill, we decided on a pub lunch, and it were able to sit outside and eat fish and chips.... read more

Frank and Margaret are in Wales for their annual Easter trip, and we met up with them on Monday, despite the fact that snow had covered us once again during the night. Auntie Margaret had spent Easter Sunday in outpatients in Aberystwyth hospital as she'd fallen and broken a small bone in her shoulder, but she wasn't going to let that deter her. So we spent a lovely couple of hours catching up and eating lunch, and by the time we left the snow was almost washed away. Mind you, there was still plenty left in the hedges round here from two weeks ago........ read more

We took advantage of another glorious day for a trip to the sea. We chose Ynys Las and stopped in the Community Café for coffee on the way. There was a strong and very chilly wind on the beach, and it was most invigorating! It was good to see lots of families out enjoying themselves, and dogs racing about madly with the wind in their tails. We found a couple of caches, a day out wouldn't be complete without, would it? And on the way home, a merlin flew along the road right in front of the car.....we didn't even have to slow down much, he was flying so fast. Then he suddenly upped and over the hedge. What a sight.... read more

Alex and I went to Chester yesterday to celebrate Saturnalia with the Romans. Its great fun, lots of shouting, drumming and lights. And a lantern parade. We had a good time and even managed to find each other in the crowds afterwards.... read more