My wife Theresa and I got back from Wales a week ago today. Many of you asked me to post pictures of our trip, and I am sorry it has taken so long to get down to the task...alas, I have spent the week catching up with the growth of my inbox, and have neglected my blog terribly!
Our time in Wales was busy and full, but also refreshing and satisfying. It was great to back in the UK -- I have missed it -- and I haven't been back in over 5 years. We spent much of our time visiting family. My mother, brothers and grandmother live on Anglesey, while my father, as well as my aunt, live close to London.
In between family visits, we managed a 3 night getaway on a narrow boat along the Llangollen Canal. The boat was well decked out (pardon the pun!), and 65 feet long with a cosy bed, full kitchen and "largish" lounge area. We were also lucky with the weather, with 1.5 days of clear, but cold, sunny weather, split with 1.5 days of rain. We actually expected and prepared for more rain than we had, so came away smiling. You can't expect perfect weather when you visit Wales in January!
I fully embraced my role as Captain, while Theresa was happy to rule the Galley. She provided hot bacon rolls with coffee in the mornings, which we ate on deck as we got the days travels underway...lunch was similar fare, and after mooring up for the night, we walked to the closest pub along the canal for a couple of pints and some hearty fare.
Here are some selected photos from our trip:
Theresa and I visiting the Welsh village with the longest name in the UK. Translated, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogochuchaf means:
The Church of Mary in the Hollow of the White Hazel near a Fierce Whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio by the Red Cave. Locals refer to the village as LLanfair-PG
Here I am navigating the boat across the Chirk Aqueduct:
The two of us at Beaumaris Castle on Anglesey:
Here I am on the boat again, passing under a lift bridge. Theresa insists that I let everyone know that she did all the hard work at the bridges and locks, working the winches and opening the gates...I am proud to say I have always been an equal opportunity kind of guy!
Lastly, the view of the River Dee as we cross the second, and highest, aqueduct on our route, Pontcysyllte. At the bottom of the photo, you can see the iron trough that is the aqueduct. Notice the lack of a guard rail! An amazing view from 120 feet up.
Now that the vacation is over, it's back to work...So remember:
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