Category Archives: adventure

Going West: Getting Lost

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Our little convoy left the ancient site playing follow-the-leader on the narrow roads. The car in front of me had instructions, in case we lost the lead car, on how to get to the car park for a quick comfort … Continue reading →

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Going West: Carreg Samson

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The jaws had dropped, the expletives had escaped and the cameras were out almost as soon as we exited the car. Even from a distance, Carreg Samson was spectacular, set against the backdrop of the coast… a smiling dragon resting … Continue reading →

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Going West: Wild Things

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

As we walked towards Carn Llidi, we were surprised to see a little herd of Welsh ponies grazing on the hillside. These hardy and resilient ponies still live a semi-feral life here. They are beautiful creatures and very much a … Continue reading →

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Middle of Nowhere…

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

After much to-ing and fro-ing of furniture… We had finally embarked upon our pre-tour of Wales and were approaching the border of our eventual destination although it would be some time before our actual arrival there… Road and more road… … Continue reading →

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Going West: Ghosts and Custard

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The trouble with booking a hotel online is that you have very little idea of what you are going to get. Sure, there may be reviews that give an idea of service and quality, but that actually tells you very … Continue reading →

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Going West: Googling the Road to Nowhere

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“Nine hours…” We had finally made it to Rhyader as the sodden daylight was fading. “Nine..” We’d only stopped once more on the way and that was to take on board some necessary refreshment. We’d called at the first pub … Continue reading →

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Moorings…

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* We had watched the ferry moored as we waited to disembark. * And its something we do by habit down south… Always returning via Avebury. * Continue reading at France and Vincent

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The Matter of Britain…

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* Could there be an image more redolent of the true majesty of these isles? * We are minded of the church at Kilpeck with its famous and resplendant Sheila… * The fact that we had failed to get here … Continue reading →

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Going West… On the Road

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

June 2016… a journey into the ancient and sacred places of Wales… We were heading into the west… over the border. Our destination? Friday. Other than that and the hotel we’d booked for the night, we had few plans. For … Continue reading →

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Kirkoswald…

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* … “That’s the church we nearly used in December for ‘Full Circle’. It was on the back up list in case it rained heavily.” * “I thought the name sounded familiar. I didn’t realise we were so far down … Continue reading →

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