Ferry trip back to Wales was smooth and enjoyable. Then it was off to Chester for the night. What a fascinating place. The old Roman wall still rings a portion of the city so we took a stroll along the top of that to work up an appetite. The buildings in the centre are mostly old and the streets are very narrow. Would never have got to the hotel without the say so of the little man on the gate that stops traffic into the centre during the day.
Next morning had a quick look at the Cathedral (about 13th century) and were most impressed with its structure and interior.
On the road then to Cardiff. Welsh signs are hard to read (thank goodness for English. We kept seeing signs with Allan on them and thought he was pretty popular until we worked out it meant OUT. No wonder Welsh kids can't spell; their school is a Sgkol.
Cardiff was occupied by a heap of German fooootball fans (yes Soccer). They warmed up for the match at any bar in town and they probably warmed down after it because they beat Wales 3-0.
Cardiff Bay is a bit like the Docklands, an old working port now being redeveloped into housing, restaurants, entertainment and marinas. Very nice actually - once we found it. Helps if you are travelling along the road in the same direction as the person who provided you the directions assumed you would be going. Improving my U turns!!
Cardiff Castle and the boattrip on Cardiff Bay were highlights.
Down the road to Plymouth via Bath. Morning tea in the famous Pump Room with a grand piano recital by a pretty good pianist. Would tell you more about the country along the way but the hedges are very nice and the views are limited. The Aussie farmers would go nuts trying to check the sheep and cattle from the road over here. Come to think of it we haven't really encountered any slow vehicles driven by men with a hat!!!
So today in Plymouth we have checked out the British Prison system at Dartmoor (from the outside), and the British Navy's fleet during a harbour cruise (gee it is a big harbour) and tomorrow we will be going further West just for a look before we finally start to head back towards London.
Whew!!
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Thanks for the newsy blog, I note the comment about the hedges in the country: I've made a mental note to hire either a 4WD or maybe a bus so we are sitting a bit higher to see over the top!
Don't know if we told you but Hayley's boyfriend comes from a little place near Chester.
Hard to wrap my mind around places that are sooooooo OLD!! 13th century seems almost abstract here in a country only a couple of centuries old.
Glad to hear you didn't finish up in "The Nick" at Dartmoor.
Keep up the good work.
Love from us all.
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