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The Last Water Falls
No sign of the number one daughter this morning, despite claims last night of “I want to come for a walk with you tomorrow”. I did make quite a bit of noise making breakfast and sandwiches, but the distinct lack of life from the front bedroom was only exceeded by the distinct lack of movement.…
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Sgwd Clun-Gwyn and Sgwd Eira
Another beautiful day without a cloud in the sky. “A perfect day for waterfalls” Aunty said after the rain earlier in the week. I was dispatched early to the kitchen to make the tea and sandwiches for the expedition. Preparation and an early start were important. We needed to be back for the match at…
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Spring is here
Aunty had to go to work today, but I had a day off. The sun was shining, even if the wind was a little chilly, so what could I do? I asked myself, and as there was no one else to answer I had to answer myself. Newport Wetlands Reserve was the answer. Gathering the…
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The Severn Bore
Today’s adventure started even before the sun had risen. Though any change in the pattern of our life was not the reason. We had to be at the Severn Bore Inn before 8am. No not to eat or drink, before anyone has any ideas in that direction. I’ve been wanting to see the Severn Bore…
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Sgwd Gwladys
Well the sun was shining and the spirit was willing. Even Aunty was up early. We packed up the rucksacks and charged along the road to see some water falls after all the rain. And we saw a lot of them! I’ll not include them all here on this post, but keep a few for…
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Sully and Cosmeston Lakes – Sunday 16th February
Hooray the sun is shining. There isn’t a cloud in the sky, and I need to walk off the effects of the return flight from South Africa Friday night. Auntie is up for a walk, so where can we go. After all the rain, the most interesting paths will be nothing short of a muddy…
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The Long Road To Nelspruit
Today was a 410 mile round car journey from Johannesburg to Nelspruit and back. Although long, it wasn’t tedious in anyway. The journey starts along the high veld passing through farm land, past coal mines with power stations dotted along the horizon. As we travelled east the landscape changed into rolling hills then deep sandstone…
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Mini Safari
At the end of the meeting on Wednesday a couple of us hired a ranger from the Neia Safari Lodge and we visited the nearby Lion and Rhino Reserve. Although the wildlife have large areas in which to roam, they are not bothered by the 4×4 allowing the opportunities for some decent photos. It is…
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South Africa – Johannesburg
I was working in South Africa last week, and so Auntie had to stay at home. It was a relief to escape the storms and constant rain we’ve been experiencing here in Wales over the last 6 weeks. As I stepped outside the airport I was exposed to blue skies, bright sun shine and warmth.…
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A day out to the seaside.
The weather wasn’t too bad when we woke up this morning. In fact for once it wasn’t raining, and the promised storm hadn’t yet arrived. So in our wisdom, and with a certain sense of adventure the decision was made to have a little trip to the sea side. I was even promised an ice…
Travels With My Aunt
Random notes on the travels of a Welshman who has been allowed out to play after finishing his chores. OK so I don't travel with my Aunt, but I am usually under the adult supervision of my long suffering wife.
Travels With My Aunt 