Blogs from Welshpool, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

At last, we were able to go to the beach. Once the kids had gone back to school..... We've come home rather red faced, and sleepy with all the sea air.... read more

This morning, being the first day of the unlock here in Wales, we went up a hill just the other side of Welshpool. It was pretty atmospheric as the cloud was low, though by the time we came down, the sun was shining here and there. At the top is the Gypsy monument, a memorial to Uriah, head of the family, whose ashes were scattered here.... read more

We decided we'd better make the most of our freedom, and Caroline and I headed for some waterfalls and an old castle. Some rain, some blue sky!... read more

What a lovely day. Alex suggested we had a look at a series of caches near Dolgellau, on the slopes of Cader Idris. It was called the Quaker trail, and showed where famous Quakers had lived 200 years ago. There were some lovely walks and it was all very interesting. Later we had a walk along Precipice walk, which was precipitous but rather wet!... read more

and this time it was mine. As the weather was nice and we felt it unlikely we'd be going far this year, we decided to pitch our tents in the field and have a weekend camp. We began the day with a trip to Dad, where a bottle of fizz was ready in the fridge, then back home where various friends turned up during the day and, besides bearing gifts, helped to eat birthday cake or drink gin and tonic.......it was lovely. Thankyou everyone for such a special day. Loads of lovely cards too, including special editions from Martha and Jack.... read more