My hopes for adventures in Wales was spot on! This holiday was just what I needed, just what I wanted. Wales is such a beautiful place and it took me by surprise to recognise that it reminded me of Natal back home. The mountains, the vegetation, the humidity.....all had a tinge of memories associated. I loved it!
Every day I went for a walk along the beach at least several times. I loved getting up early before breakfast and making my way along the pathway, and every evening after dinner, my friend Jane and I would go for an hours walk in the sand - talking, sharing and getting to know each other better. We would watch the sun set, the tide come in or out and the seagulls fly overhead.
The town of Llandudno is famous for its connection to Alice in Wonderland. From what I could gather, the writer who wrote this story, based it on a little girl who used to come to this town during her summer holidays. Because of this, there are cute and gorgeously carved wooden character statues all over the town. It's sort of like a treasure hunt - they are scattered across the area and its only by exploring that you get to discover them.
As I've already mentioned, this area is beautiful. With the ocean on both sides of the town and the gorgeous hills to the left and right of you, you cant ask for a more relaxing feeling. Along the pier you are also able to find several trinkety shops, including one that was selling weird and wonderful creations....including the coconut pirate.
Wales is country which is full of history, and a lot of that history revolves around castles. During the week away, I enjoyed visiting several of them....making my way through secret passage ways, hug walls and majestic rooms. It always amazes me just how much of a huge task it must have been to build this things.
