We left just before midday and headed for the west of Wales. Over the Servern Crossing Bridge (Toll of 5 pounds) then towards Cardiff the capital of Wales. Nada and I had recently been to Cardiff with Phil, but Dad wanted to see the old Docks south of the City.
Cardiff Bay, as it is now known, has been redeveloped and now contains a large number of café’s, restaurants and bars. We also saw the Millennium Centre (different to the Millennium Stadium), where various function are held. The gold façade really makes the building standout amongst the surrounding landscape.
Cardiff Bay, as it is now known, has been redeveloped and now contains a large number of café’s, restaurants and bars. We also saw the Millennium Centre (different to the Millennium Stadium), where various function are held. The gold façade really makes the building standout amongst the surrounding landscape.
Cardiff Bay
Millennium Centre
More Cardiff Bay
On from Cardiff we made our way along the major motorway (three lanes all the way in both directions) and the traffic still made for slow driving in parts such was the number of vehicles on the road. After a few hours we passed Swansea, then left the motorway and headed for the south coast of Wales along some very narrow and windy roads to see some of the smaller villages.
We passed through Laugharne as there was a Castle there, however it was closed upon our arrival. So a few photos from the outside then off we went to find a place for dinner and a bed
and breakfast.
Beach in Swansea - the tide is way out!
Laugharne Village
Laugharne Castle
Laugharne Castle
We decided on a B&B in Saundersfoot (Just north of Tenby) and headed to the local pub for some huge meals. Needless to say none of us finished our meals such was the size of the serving, but it was great food indeed.
The next day we headed north to Pembroke in the pouring rain. According to our Lonely Planet book on Great Britain, Pembroke has a castle of worthiness, and they were correct. Even though it was raining heavily and very windy, within the Castle there were still plenty of areas undercover with old stone/timber roofs protecting us from the weather. The overcast weather also made the photos we took even better. Pembroke Castle contains a 100 step Great Tower, which I climbed to the top for some great views, and also a natural Cave 50 odd steps below ground level. The cave’s entrance is right next to the adjacent River bank, making for a quick escape if needed in ancient times.
The next day we headed north to Pembroke in the pouring rain. According to our Lonely Planet book on Great Britain, Pembroke has a castle of worthiness, and they were correct. Even though it was raining heavily and very windy, within the Castle there were still plenty of areas undercover with old stone/timber roofs protecting us from the weather. The overcast weather also made the photos we took even better. Pembroke Castle contains a 100 step Great Tower, which I climbed to the top for some great views, and also a natural Cave 50 odd steps below ground level. The cave’s entrance is right next to the adjacent River bank, making for a quick escape if needed in ancient times.
Pembroke Castle Model
Outer Walls of the Castle
Views from the Great Tower
Dad in the Dungeon Tower
Great Tower to the left, Dungeon Tower to the right
Most of the Castle in still in tact, the perimeter walls in particularly good condition. The old buildings within the Castle are now just ruins though, with only walls still standing.
This has to be my favourite Castle so far, and even though the weather was really bad, we saw some great views from the perimeter walls and great tower.
With no end in sight of the wet weather we decided to make our way back to Bristol via the motorway again.
This has to be my favourite Castle so far, and even though the weather was really bad, we saw some great views from the perimeter walls and great tower.
With no end in sight of the wet weather we decided to make our way back to Bristol via the motorway again.
3 comments:
This post quite possibly holds the best jumping shot of all time!!!
Can't even get a first over here!.
Great shots folks, and I agree with Phil, a Jumping shot for the Archives.... Happy Travels
I like the jump off the side of the pryamid like wall.
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