• Mark John-Williams
  • Helen Evans
  • Mark John-Williams
  • Helen Evans

Cardiff & west Wales

A trip down to see Mum & Dad who is in Hospital, then a little diversion on the way back via Pembrokeshire Read more
  • Trip start
    August 18, 2020
  • Bala final stop

    August 24, 2020 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    Did some work in aberystwyth, then off to Bala. Sorted a cheeky stop at the B and B we stayed in last year. Cost a bottle of brandy! Had a drink in the Plas yn Dre and the White lion then a kebab on the way back. Got to be done!Read more

  • Saundersfoot Day 3

    April 5, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C

    Via Mam and Ron, we landed up in the lovely Saundersfoot. Had a beer outside the pub, fish and chips, then back to Will's field, very quirky indeed.

  • Tenby

    April 6, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C

    Parked by the posh house in North Tenby as advised by Will. Walked into town to hunt Wally the walrus, but sadly he's departed Tenby. Had a beer and a fish tacos 🌮

  • Solva

    April 8, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C

    Took the scenic route via Little haven, up to Solva. Nice walk down then onto our campsite

  • Pencarnan, St Davids

    April 9, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C

    Meandered around St Davids, stopped for a beer in the centre and spotted Anthony Hopkins and family! Got to the site and set up and got a bbq going when Ellie, Gaz, Fabie and friend arrived. Freezing 🥶Read more

  • St Davids

    April 10, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C

    Down to the little beach with Charlie for a run, then into town for toilets, food & drink. Ellie & Gaz cycled, then went to the Blue lagoon. Fabian & Kieran mixed it with the locals over many beers 🍻 and we went back to site for TV & a quick barbie with El and Gaz. Charlie had a very bad tummy 💩Read more

  • Homeward bound

    April 11, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C

    A final walk on the beach with Charlie still poorly, then pack up, visit the loos and head home after 8 days away. Stopped in Aberaeron for fish 🐟 and chips 🍟 on the way home. Home 5 hours later. Around 450 miles travelled on our Wales Easter trip 😀Read more

  • Day 3 - Inveraray

    August 3, 2021 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    After a 4 and a half hour trip of 230 miles we arrived at Argyll Caravan park. In the nick of time for Mark to start his meeting! Popped to the onsite pub for a pint and some advice from the locals

  • Day 4 Inveraray

    August 4, 2021 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 16 °C

    Walked into Inveraray which took an hour. Had a pint and a venison burger in the Garden of the George and chatted to locals about the world, Air BnB and retirement. 8 miles walked today

  • Day 5 Glencoe & Arisaig

    August 5, 2021 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 16 °C

    3 hour (115 miles) trip up to the west coast, via the Clachaig Inn. Another retirement pep talk! Arrived at our beautiful coastal campsite at 4. Sat overlooking the beach with a wine. Bliss!

  • Day 7 Boat trip & rugby

    August 7, 2021 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 17 °C

    Arisaig for breakfast at the Marina cafe. Mental note for Island boat trips from here. Into Mallaig for the wildlife boat trip - porpoise & seals, then onto the Morar Hotel for the Lions game. Should have won, but lost by 3. Finished the day off with a beautiful 9.30 swim 🏊‍♂️Read more

  • Day 8 - over the sea to skye

    August 8, 2021 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    Gorgeous beach walk before we headed to the port for our ferry. We got the last place on an earlier one, then drove onto Isle Oronsay and had a pleasant drink while osprey/heron spotting! Then back over the skye bridge to Balmacara our next site. Neighbouring pub/Hotel didn't allow dogs, so back to the van for the night.Read more

  • Day 9 onto Plockton

    August 9, 2021 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 17 °C

    Short drive over to our favourite Plockton, but via an undiscovered beautiful bay we'd spotted on a map. Gorgeous, need to swim there next time. Parked outside the Plockton Inn and walked over to Callums pier, then had 2 refreshment breaks in the lovely sunshine. Put on our gladrags and had a nice meal at the Inn and chatted with some locals.Read more

  • Day 10 - Ullapool

    August 10, 2021 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    Took the more direct route to Ullapool of 80 miles/2 hours. Only just got into Bloomfield campsite. Seafood shack was too busy so had a pint and laughed at locals saying the 'yellow ball' (sun) was out 😎. Chatted to a couple on site whi advised a good spot to visit/camp. Midge hell againRead more

  • Day 11 - Achnahaird beach

    August 11, 2021 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 16 °C

    Rained most of the day. Had our Seafood shack lunch of haddock wrap and mackerel fillets, yum, but filling. Drove to a beautiful beach where Charlie went mad and we watched some Divers (birds) fishing, then visited a possible campsite a bit further on, good for next time - Port a Baigh. Nice sunshine back at baseRead more