21 September 2009

South Wales - Pembrokeshire - Day 1

Friday, 11 September

Bus to Paddington, then train to Swansea. Picked up our car and zipped off to the coast to a gorgeous little resort town called Tenby. It had wonderful sandy beaches (yes, real sand!), quaint little streets, and a tower on a large hill overlooking the bays. The weather was lovely and sunny, and we just ejoyed ourselves walking around and taking photos of everything. Among the interesting sights was an enormous Coast Guard rescue boat, plus a tiny little chapel right by the beach, which had an altar decorated with hanging lobsters.

Next stop, Manorbier Castle. Quite an interesting castle, but let down by the mouldering mannequins on display throughout. Bought food supplies in Pembroke, then found our cottage, which was part of a larger estate. I jumped the back fence and walked around the neighbouring farm, which was full of abandoned buildings and was quite interesting. After disturbing a rabbit, I returned to the cottage, then we jumped in the car and went to our local beach for a nice stroll.

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