Mid and Southern Wales

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Had a good few days of seeing the middle and Southern parts of Wales.

Cruised by the coastal castles of Criccieth and Harlech. Very cool to see the beach form the castle. Harlech was in pretty good shape, but Criccieth not so much. Beatiful locations for both though.

I went to the mountain biking center in Coed-y-Brenin. It was GREAT! Super trails, although a little rockier than I'm used to in Florida of course. I had a super day riding around. No crashes, mainly because I took it easy. Didn't want to try out the Wales medical system, although I'm sure it's fine!

Ventured on into the Pembroke area of Wales next. Beautiful area in the south west corner. Visited the town of St David and stayed in a hostel right on the beach (well, 100m from the beach, but you can see it form the dining room!)

The roads here make you pay attention when driving. The are actually only one car wide in places, but carry traffic in both directions, which means you get to back up to let the other car pass on occasion. We are defintely spolied in the US with our road system!

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Photos

Holyhead Lighthouse
This is actually in northern Wales (about as far north as you can get), but I thought it was cool.

Harlech castle
View from the village of the castle

House near Dongellau
Cool house down the road from the bunkhouse I stayed in outside of DOngellau

New Quay
Cute little seaside town

Sunset at Broadhaven
Sunset on the hill above the hostel in Broadhaven

Comments

[Mike Cryder]

work in wales
i think Thales still does optics in St Asaph. should i send you their career page?

[Allison]

Sweet
You are getting Meghan and I super excited to take our trip next fall. Beautiful pictures. I hope your travels continue to amaze you!

[Lane Utterback]

Wales looks to be a beautiful country!!! I love the photos of the castles Anne!

[Jim & Karen Streeter]

Pictures
Beautiful pictures Annie. Are you taking them or are they scanned photos from postcards? Just wondering? Looks like your having a great time. Wish we were there. :)

[m_lenox]

just an anonymous viewer
Sir, I inadvertently happened across your website and thought how nice to be a jobless vagabond wandering from spot to spot, probably never having assumed any responsibilities in life except for sponging off working people. I like your pics though and wouldn’t mind seeing a shot of your sleeping accommodations if you get a chance given your pressing schedule.

[Kristen]

Fantastic pictures!

[Laura]

Anne, beautiful pictures and I love your blogs! Maybe the UTAA can have you be their speaker for the 2011 spring event!

[Todd]

sunset
That sunset picture at Broadhaven says it all...sucks to be me, great to be you! Keep livin' the Dream!!! :)