Cymru

Up until breakfast, and even during it, we didn’t know whether we were going to rent our room for another night, or whether we were going to hit the road. Shane phoned a static van in Wales, who were able to accommodate us, and we decided we were off. Not without one last wonder through the winding lanes and road width malls of York. Definitely a shopper’s paradise.
We got to our van at around five thirty at night. The welcome we received was hearty – like that of old friends. My only disappointment was that the good folk are Manchurians. Nothing wrong with that of course, but it does mean that we can’t listen extendedly to a Welsh accent, nor find out how Anwen is pronounced. (Lilli’s middle name, which we chose from a book, never having actually heard it pronounced – it is Welsh).
From our van (called a Static van, as it is without wheels…it is much more like what would call a small transportable…and is very comfortable indeed) we can see Mount Snowdon. This is the highest mountain in Wales and the name root for Snowdonia National Park.
Today has been a slow day in every respect. Sam has been off for a few days, and last night had quite a temperature. I say quite, as I am without a thermometer, and can only say that it is definitely high, but doesn’t seem deadly. Comforting, eh? Eliza has been a bit of a frustration today and has fallen to pieces regularly…and yes…this was symptomatic of her coming down with something as well, and sure enough, tonight, at tea, when I was hot enough to want to swoon and she was all rugged up and complaining of the cold – I realized that she too, now has a temperature. It is just as well that we are here for four nights in a row, as it seems plenty of rest will be needed for those amongst us.
We did manage to get to the Caernarfon Tourist info centre, and walk around that town. (the town itself is famous for its castle, and walled areas in the city) We did get the car washed, photographed, and the ad nearly up online. (makes the end feel very real when we are getting down to business end things like that).
Tomorrow, all being able to move, we will probably catch a steam train up Snowdon Mountain, or at least around it, on a scenic journey. There is also a slate quarry in the area which is apparently really interesting, plus a spattering of old houses and castles to visit.
Guess you will know as we go…