Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
I går, Wales ⋅ ⛅ 54 °FWe left Shrewsbury this morning for a day of exploring in Wales. Our first stop was the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (pronounced pont–ker–sulth–tay), a navigable aqueduct that carries the LlangollenLäs mer
We left Shrewsbury this morning for a day of exploring in Wales. Our first stop was the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (pronounced pont–ker–sulth–tay), a navigable aqueduct that carries the LlangollenLäs mer
Heute früh muss alles ganz schnell gehen. Eigentlich kann ich meinen Plänen heute nur hinterher hängen. Aber warum? Der Morgen startet im Valle Crucis. Eine einsame Gegend, damals wie heute. GenauLäs mer
The gardens were neglected during World War II. They were revived almost single-handedly by Lady Margaret Myddelton, who moved in with her husband after the war.
There is a beauty around everyLäs mer
Leaving Llangollen this morning the sky is looking a bit greyer than yesterday. The neighbours were heading off early so they would get a clear run down the narrow sections, and when we heard them goLäs mer
Built in 1295 when this area belonged to England, it was a defense against Welsh invasion. Now it belongs to Wales since the border changed. Chirk Castle is remarkable for having been lived in forLäs mer
The library contains so many old books, including a Bible in Welsh. The owners didn't just collect books, they read them!
The Long Gallery contains the fantastic King's Cabinet, given by Charles IILäs mer
We are back tracking slightly today on our way to Cardiff. The scenery is very reminiscent of new Zealand in many ways. Sheep, fields and green. Trees line the roadways though and you are oftenLäs mer
Last actual day on the barge, need to get back to Pontcysylte Aqueduct, will need to queue up for our turn and return the barge in top condition by 9:0 am.
This is a particularly memorable day as ILäs mer
Entertaining in style! Since the castle has been occupied for centuries, the rooms are decorated and furnished for different periods.
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