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Travel Blogs from Instow
West country rellie-bashing
... for our classic walk-run-partner-exercise-routine and went up over another hill on the road and enjoyed the lovely views of the countryside dotted with farms, sheep and quaint thatched roofed cottages. Along with the crisp late autumn air (this is by British standards of course, unlike Canada, late autumn here is not synonymous with snow), it was a great way to wake up and get ready for the day. When we got back we were reminded how fabulous the hospitality was ...
Lynton
We spent our first three days at Lynton on the north Devon coast across the Bristol Channel from Wales. Lynton was developed at the top of the hill as a resort town in the 1800's and has a number of great coastal walks. Lynmouth is the town below at sea ...
Ilfracombe and points south day trip
... and had freshly baked Cornish pasties and a cup of tea to warm us up. Which it did. Tintagel interesting also with remains of King Arthur's castle on the headland. Some wonderful heritage buildings. Lots of shops for the tourist and places to eat. Drove back to Ilfracombe by a different route while Michael slept. Had a small meal at The Smugglers again - soup and ...
Llanwrtyd Wells to Ilfracombe
Showery then it cleared then heavy rain showers in the afternoon. We drove over moorish mountains to Brecon. Beautiful moody scenery with lots and lots of sheep. Brecon a pretty town at the base of the Brecon Beacons. We drove on towards Cardiff now through heavy showers but luckily it cleared enough for us to have a good walk around the city. Cardiff has an interesting mix of old and new architecture. The castle very central as is Cardiff arms Park. Right in town. St David's ...
Planning continues
When I started this blog I intended writing on it once we started the trip at the end of November. However, I have had several missives from Carl where he points out that if I have a blog then I need to keep updating it! At last there is something to write about. The plans for this trip are continuing. Clothes have been bought, Frank has sent us a wonderful book about train travel in US and we have spent hours poring over a variety of travel books. A ...