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Published: August 3rd 2022
I had originally scheduled my tour of Ireland to precede the tour of Wales; however, the Ireland tour provider informed me that the eight days of the 2022 Galway Races would coincide with my tour of Ireland. It was suggested I move my tour one week in either direction from my original dates for a less chaotic, more pleasurable experience. The last thing I wanted to contend with in various Irish attractions and restaurants was a long waiting line, so I request a flip-flop with the folks from Rabbie's Tours. That request was granted, so Wales, home to many of my maternal ancestors, got moved forward on the itinerary.
From Rabbie's Tours, “Introduction – Wales is an intriguing place. Somehow this small country has more castles per square mile than anywhere else in Europe. Amazingly, 20% of the country is protected by national parks. And strangely, their national animal is a mythical dragon! What’s more is it’s packed full of delightful coastal villages, incredible Roman ruins, and stunningly white beaches. But most intriguing is the warm welcome you’ll experience when you travel through this wonderful country on our five-day tour.“
MON, 25 JUL 2022 – “Day 1: You leave
London and travel west through the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding beauty that is unchanged in many ways for hundreds of years. Following lunch, you travel west through the Welsh Marches and the borderlands between England and Wales; marked out by the ancient Offa’s Dyke. The route then leads into the heart of the Cambrian Mountains and beautiful Elan Valley. Leaving here in the late afternoon, it’s just an hour or so to the beautiful seaside town and cultural centre of Aberystwyth, where you spend the next two nights.“ Overnight Aberystwyth, Wales
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Bruce J
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During WWII my father trained in Wales
His unit the 99th Infantry Battalion (the Norwegians) was attached to the 1st Army. I should have looked up info about them there and sent it on to you ahead of time to see if your paths crossed 80 years apart. He recalls the girls there were great dancers.