I'm just back in London after a great four day tour of Wales. I lucked out - for the first time in almost 10 months, I saw the sunshine - a sight for sore eyes! My tour group was fantastic - there were only four of us, all girls, all in our mid 20s. We hit it off immediately, and had an awesome time!We were based in the centre of Wales in a converted barn with a jacuzzi - 5 star accommodation we were told! We had the run of the place, and it was gorgeous.
We started the tour in South Wales, at the Big Pit coal mine, where we put on our miners helmets and descended down the mines! After learning all about coal, we headed for the next destination, Brecon Beacon National Park, where we climbed the highest mountain in Southern Britain at Pen Y Fan. 21/2 hours and a very steep incline later we were at the top wondering what we had gotten ourselves in for!
(See picture below for the view from the top)
The start of day 2 was spent driving towards Wale's most famous National Park - the mountains of Snowdonia. On our way we passed through Llanddewi Brefi, home of 'The only Gay in the Village' from Little Britian. We also drove through King Arthur and Merlin country. Then we arrived at Snowdonia - it was very ruggard and really quite breathtaking - in more ways than one as we discovered when we were pointed in the direction of the top! So, off we set again. Unfortunately we didn't quite make it to the top, but we walked another steep incline for over 3 hours, so were well and truely knackered! After a brief visit to the National Slate Museum, we stopped off at Bedd Gereth, town of the famous legend (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelert). We stopped off at Aberstwyth, a university town right on the seaside for a dinner of fish and chips by the water, before heading back to jump in the jucuzzi - what a life!
Emily, me, Julie and Carly having a rest
We then headed to Pemrokeshire Coast National Park (UK's only coastal National Park), where we walked along Bosherston, which had magnificent views of the rugged, untouched coastline. Along the cliffs edge, there was a 6th century hermit church!! We also went to Pembroke Castle and had a look around, before we headed to Tenby, which is a castle enclosed town in Pembrokeshire. We got here just in time to watch the Ireland vs Wales rugby match, and I was very quite about cheering for Ireland, who won!!!
Me at Pembroke Castle
Our final day was spent in Cardiff, which I loved. We spent some time along Cardiff Bay, beforee checking out the Castle and spending some time soaking in the sun outside the castle walls, lovely!
It was a great trip, with great people. And so many beautiful daffodils!
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