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... and they pretty much kicked him off, the jobsworth facist women-haters. We were quite depressed with ourselves considering we then had to pay out another £76 to get down to London, but I guess if this is the worst of our travel cock-ups for a seventh moneht world trip I guess we should 'quit the *****in....'

... the beach and had sandwiches amongst the pidgeons - some guy left his sandwich for about 10 seconds to get something from the bar and at least 20 pesky birds were on it in seconds!

Then we visited Machynlleth - known as the spiritual capital of Wales - home of the last Welsh led parliament in the 1400s. We were lucky enough to visit on market day - Josh spoiled me with a small dragon charm for my necklace and also a Welsh ...

... 7 for ½ an hour) and a Carp fishing lake (which is not advertised until you get to it when it says day tickets from reception ).

There is a "Ropeworks” for those who do not have a fear of heights includes trapeze and climbing walls and a flying bungee.

There are five areas of outside play equipment from the iPlay to baby toys.

The on site beach is not very clearly signed (only 2 signs say ...

Our friends from Bewdley Mountaineering Club were having a weekend bash up in Llandudno at Louise's place. Some of them were planning to do a bit of climbing on Little Tryfan near Capel Curig in Snowdonia. For several reasons we couldn't manage the whole weekend, despite the offer to camp on Louise's lawn, perched on the end of Great Orme's Head, overlooking the Irish Sea. Instead we opted to travel up and meet them at Little Tryfan for the day.

We left just ...

... is the easiest route up. It was still pretty steep to me... and almost worse ground, a lot of loose stones. The one we came up had quite a lot of defined stone steps and so was sometimes easier to navigate, if steeper.



All in ...

... I have enclosed some photo's. This trip took us over the Pontcyscllte Aqueduct which is about 200 feet above ground. Following the trip I walked back over the aqueduct and took these photo’s. No way would Glenn come with me as he is not fond of heights. At a little shop on the other side of the canal I found a small recipe book to bring home of English cakes and scones. Today was a long ...

So all flights, ferrys and buses we hve to book in advance are all booked, sponge bob car ready thestart of our rally to naples, Italy - along with my durcell battery water pistol!!

Just a few preparation pictures to show what we taking.

... parading through the city and I quickly snapped this shot. I thought the parade was for us, however Gordon promptly indicated to me that it was for the town. Too bad!

Following our visit to Chester we made good time on the freeway to Conwy, Wales. This has a large castle as you enter town and you can walk all the streets in about an hours time which I proceeded to do. Glenn and Gordon set about finding photo ...

Group of 25 headed up Snowdon in celebration of Andy Duggards retirment.

Brilliant time was had by all, probably the best retirement I have been on (obviously sponsored by Carlsburg)

Congratulations Andy.

Proved to be a good last workout before we go - calves are feeling the effect though.

Well done to those that completed this mountain for the first time - Scafell next!

... just had to get out and take some snaps. Just admiring the beauty of the landscape we drove towards Caernarfon through Snowdonia National park, passing through Capel Curig & Llanberis. Scenic shots galore!!

We arrived in Caernarfon to stretch the legs and had a little wander through the seaside town. Caernarfon Castle is the main attraction of the town, probably the most famous of all the Welsh Castles, due to its size and grandeur. We ...