Batheaston

Stayed at Dr Tom's, first couch surfing experience, very strange, turned out fine. Avebury Stones, Roman Baths
Brecon Beacons

Beautiful place in the hills, walked 10 kms to town on the Taff Trail, great pie, snowed first night, tried Pen y Fan next day, weather bad, climbed other side in snow, relaxed. Met Liz and RichardRead more
Cardiff, Wales

Stayed at St Christopher's Nosda Hostel, mixed form first night, quite uncomfortable at first but was ok. Changed to female dorm next day. Met Bill, roomie, Alex, we went for a great walk and met aRead more
Ireland, Dublin

Flew from Cardiff to Dublin. Quick flight, rental car cost a lot more as I didn't have a credit card! Drove from Dublin to Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough. The monastic site blew me away! SoRead more
Cork, Ireland

Drove from Kilkenny to Glengarriff in Cork, amazing day of stunning scenery and fantastic ruins! Saw Kilkenny castle then drove to Rock if Cashel, where I also saw Hore Abbey, I got the most amazingRead more