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Today we were off and about early to go to Cardiff. We caught the 8.15am bus and arrived around 9.20am. Firstly we ventured to Millennium Stadium to book a time for a tour at 2pm. After the tour was booked we headed to Cardiff Castle. This castle is one of Wales' most famous castles, built upon original Roman foundations - these are still visible today in the walls surrounding the castle. We decided to get a guided tour around ...
The day after.
... blowing across he bay as I watch some dinghies sailing well out in the bay. Given it is ten degrees standing on the shore, I can only imagine the sea spray and the wind chill must make it freezing out there, I can only assume they are well cocooned in wetsuits.
I settle on a popular French restaurant and wander in. A table for one is no problem. There are a number of large family ...
Moving onto Wales
... up the path and turn right, go through the industrial area etc etc. We walked to the end of the path but there was more then one option to continue onto. Luckily a nice Welsh man stopped to help us saying " you look lost". Indeed we were. So as he kindly helped us and me holding a sandwich in one hand and trying not to look at his mouth that had more missing teeth than not, I was kind of put off my lunch ha. Anyway we got the directions so we were on our way. ...
Match Day!
... about the welsh is that despite cries of "Wales" during the start of the haka, as the haka reached its climax the crowd fell silent in respect. So many crowds nowadays insist on drowning out the haka, not understanding the true purpose of the haka as a sign of respect for the opposition.
I will not comment here on the game as there are many far more qualified writing on the topic, and it was not the game per se that drew me ...
Wales Weather for the Welsh ...
... 0px; padding: 0px;">This news brought with it a raft of concerns, not least of which is inclement weather for the big game, but I needn't have worried. The taxi driver reminded me Millenium stadium is covered so not only will the ground be in good shape, we will stay dry. Only the walk to the stadium will be an issue, but with the gear I brought with me for the -27 degrees Mongolian winter, I figure I will ...