Holyhead Lighthouse

Mid and Southern Wales

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July 30th 2010
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 ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more