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Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Pembrokeshire » St Davids July 3rd 2008

St. David's...Pembrokeshire National Park St. David's Head is forged of very old volcanic rock, some of it dates back almost 500 million years! The Pembrokeshire Coastal Trail is 186 miles, we won't do all of that. After walking into town... St. David's (2miles), we visited the town market, (sampled some homemade Welsh cakes, Yum) and went to the art exhibit. On to the "Celtic Coaster Bus" to St. Justinians, the trailhead for today's hike. The Celtic Coaster Bus is wonderful... it takes one to any trailhead and then we can hike back, or if you get weary, just wait for the next little minibus. At St. Justinian's we picked up the coastal trail going back to Whitesands Beach. It is a lovely walk along the coast with magnificent views even Ramsey Island. After last nights' rain ... read more
Whitesands Beach, notice the clouds that just seem to zoom by
An uplifting down in the  trail view, it gives me vertigo
Is this a beautiful country or what?

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Pembrokeshire » St Davids July 2nd 2008

July 2, 2008, Wednesday Brecon to St. David's in Pembrokeshire National Park, Wales Lleithyr Meadow Caravan and Camping A40 is the road we followed toward Pembrokeshire, however, it changes to A487 and got a bit narrower and eventually close to the sea... it was a path with traffic. St. David's is a "large" village, (some say it is Wales' smallest city) founded by the Welsh patron saint himself in 550, St. David. The cathedral dates back to the 7th century and was RC, then after Henry's quarrel with Rome, was the church OF England and is now the church IN Wales. Lots of folks are buried here including DAVID, however no one is sure where? St. David's is surrounded on three sides by inlets, coves, and rocky stacks(?), it is an easy base for some excellent ... read more
The choir loft St. David's
The altar
The ornate ceiling in the church

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Pembrokeshire » St Davids June 18th 2007

Well so far it has been wonderful. Not many people around, plenty of sheep and lo and behold an absense of kids. I do come out in a bit of a rash when we drive past a school though, mind you that could be something to do with the inhospitable midges around here. I think I've discovered a new constellation up my arms. If I joined up all the spots I'm sure they'd make a good Blackpool Tower. Enough of the rambling, let me tell you what we have been up to. Our first stop was the Brecons and of course we had to climb up Pen-Y-fan. Forgot to take TC with us, Nik reacons he is scared of heights( of course he is making it up, he is building up a simmering hatred of ... read more
Skomer Island
Pembrokeshire coast
Pembrokeshire coast

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Pembrokeshire » St Davids May 7th 2007

Well … my 9 months of travelling came to an end 4 weeks ago. I spent a lovely 5 days in NYC, kicking back, visiting a few restaurants and bars, plus preparing to rejoin the work force. Scott took me out for a fabulous night on the town for another, and not final, 30th celebration; a few cocktails at the Flatiron Lounge and then The Public for dinner. My return to London and work got slightly delayed due to a huge storm that rolled in across the East Coast of the US; all flights out of New York were cancelled, crazy hey. And there I was back at work… I am going to keep up my travel blog for exciting weekends away and travel in Europe, and potentially further a field, until my next big extended ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Pembrokeshire » St Davids April 6th 2007

We went to St Davids in south west Wales for Easter. We stayed at The Waterings B&B. We had stayed there before for Nick and Vicky's wedding - so we knew that we had a great place to stay! It took us over 5 hours to get there due to the amount of traffic on the roads, we also stopped for about 40 mins for lunch. Once we arrived we took a stroll into St Davids and down to the Cathedral. It is such a pretty area with the Cathedral tucked into a small valley, it has grass around it and grave stones, and looks really pretty in the sunshine with the hills and countryside behind it. There is still a crane behind it too, and work is still going on at the Bishop's Palace. ... read more
David, Bowsy, Vicky and Nick at St Davids Head
What a view!
Another view from Carn Llidi




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