Visit Wales?

You may have seen the recent TV adverts from the Welsh Assembly, 'Holidays Unpackaged', well I've just returned from a holiday and Wales, so how does do they compare to reality.

Last day - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Last day of the holiday - time for just one more excursion - the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

I'd seen it featured on a TV show earlier in the year and as it was close to the route home I added it to my itinery. Recently it was added to the list of World Heritage Sites.

Sunset Now

Last full day in Wales and it end it ended with a spectacular sunset.

But the day started with heavy rain so it was destined to be a bit of a mixed bag.

Conwy & Padarn

Paid a return visit to Conwy today.

The town has a lot of charm and contains one of the best castles in Wales - there are some very high towers that command stunning views.

Moelfre & Traeth Lligwy

Today I took a drive over the Menai Bridge to Anglesey and visited Moelfre for the start of a walk along the coastal path.

Moelfre is one of the nicer places I have visited on the island and it is reminiscent of Cornwall.

Llandudno & Great Orme

Drove to the top of the Great Orme and took the Tram back down into Llandudno.

Rainbow

View from my holiday cottage this evening.

Bodnant & Penrhyn

The weather forecast didn't look so good today so decided to head somewhere where a bit of rain wouldn't matter. First stop was Bodnant Gardens and fortunately the sun managed to stay out until just as I was leaving.