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Friday 28 March 2014

North Wales

Trefriw - Fairy Falls - Llyn Crafnant - Conwy - special places from our walking break up North Wales -not to far to drive approximately 60 miles and after a hectic start amd leaving our gardening project in the lurch- a perfect escape

I am posting a few pics just for the record and also to relive my memories - yes it did rain on and off - and yes the mists came down - but yes the sun did shine through in equal measure and we had a great time.

Click on the pics for a decent view - I  only seem to be able to post this size on my blogs - if anyone has any suggestions as to what I need to do to get a larger pic I would appreciate your comment.

Wales never ceases to come through with unexpected places and special moments.
 I booked with a local agency - so here is a little plug for them I have added a link - the house Llwyn-y-coed Isaf http://dioni.co.uk/llwyn-y-coed/ was adequate in comforts and the views were great - not so much for the camera though because every which way there was a huge pylon - in this pic - just on the horizon to the right !!
in the way - but after a while we adjusted to that and gazed beyond these modern day necessities - adjusting our lenses accordingly!!

The house looked out onto what appeared to be reed beds
- and when we asked we were told yes it was reeds and they were sold for thatching - apparently the ground used to be used for summer grazing but  it had become unproductive because it was a flood plain - you can see in the pic  where a patch has been cut



First day off was a tour round the little village of Trifriw - parking up and asking directions for the local walks - after a few false turns we arrived at the Fairy Falls - aptly named by the Victorians who were fascinated by these mythical creatures
- it was all very slippy and care was needed not to end up belly up in the falls below!! but even so cameras were  at the ready for a few pics of course - we continued on and the rain did its best to soak us but spirits  high and hoods up we continued the walk and ended up in Ship Inn for a spot of lunch and I must say a good day was had by all !!


What do you think of this - I think it is so pretty - I am hoping OH will make one for me he is good at working metal  this one was on the hearth in the Ship Inn in Trefriw

Up and ready for another session - and to breath in the vigorous welsh air we decided on a visit to Conway - we have touched on this area before - but never spent a great deal of time in the actual town - the castle is not that big .. see below in the distance through the arch in the town walls
and here is a pic taken on a previous visit just to give you a better look
but the town walls stretch right around the existing town - they date back to the castle era - are very picturesque and a must for a walkaround

We sat and ate icecreams and soaked up the views
Day three - again going out with a blank canvas so to speak - with definite purpose in mind - we called in at a small garden centre and bought a couple of plants and just mentioned to the owner that we were out for a nice walk - so he pointed us in the direction of Llyn Crafnant - so that was that decision made - here is the result
 
 
 how beautiful is that!
 
we walked right round the lake - quite a way  but so worth it
bye for now - have a good week - Jane x
 

10 comments:

  1. Pictures are lovely. Love the one of the waterfall

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  2. Hi Molly - it was really relaxing - and nice to get away and just walk and relax and recharge the batteries -see you soon xx

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  3. Such a pretty place with lots of unspoiled places to discover.I love the candle holder!
    I'd never thought about where thatch reeds come from ...now I know.
    Jane x
    PS Love the new header.

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    1. Ididn't kmpw how thatch was produced either - they had made a thatched fence with the reeds I missed to take a pic of that - but it looked really good - Jane x

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  4. Wales has always seemed like such a magical place to me and your photos make it seem all the more magical.

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    1. Thanks EG for calling by - best wishes to you and your family - I love your brilliant shots of your native birds they are so colourful

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  5. the skies do appear to be confused about what they want to do!! the views are spectacular....and that stone and arch, gorgeous!!

    looks like a great place to get a way to relax and enjoy nature.

    have a happy weekend!!

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    1. Thanks for calling Debbie - yes Wales is very relaxing and there is always something new to see - have a lovely week

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  6. Each photo is a work of art. The countryside is magnificent.

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    1. Lovely to hear from you - yes there is a picture to be taken from every turn - and plenty of walks - have a good week

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