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    • Day 7

      Cleaning and beach walk

      October 15, 2023 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

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      "After a cold, stormy Saturday, Sunday was warm and almost windless. We hadn't taken care of our home for days, so we thoroughly cleaned it yesterday. In the afternoon, we rewarded ourselves with a beach walk.

      With Shona's beloved red Mini, we drove along the narrow island roads to a large parking lot right by the sea. There, a huge sandy beach awaited us, interrupted by many small rock formations that were now exposed at low tide. Many people were out with their dogs, and our two had a blast. Finally, they could run freely again, and Cleo had many opportunities to bark at other dogs. After an hour and a half, we made our way back.

      Chris, who wasn't feeling well due to a vaccination, still stood at the stove and prepared a self-caught trout for us for dinner. It was served with oven-baked potatoes and peas. A truly delicious feast! We ended the evening watching the movie 'The Harder They Fall.' For those who don't know it, it's a Western about historical figures of the Wild West - all of them Black - telling the fictional story of Nat Love, a legendary outlaw who embarks on a revenge mission to get back at Rufus Buck, who, when he was a child, had shot his parents in front of his eyes. It features Idris Elba and Oscar winner Regina King.

      Today is our last day in Amlwch. We hadn't seen each other for 5 years, and it felt like it was just last week. So far, we've experienced Anglesey only in spring and autumn. The island is worth visiting at any time of the year, as we've heard. But it's said to be particularly wonderful in May and June when it's summer-like and everything is in bloom. So, we already have a goal for next summer!"

      Nach einem kalten, stürmischen Samstag war der Sonntag warm und fast windstill. Wir hatten uns seit Tagen nicht um die Pflege unseres Zuhauses gekümmert. Deshalb holten wir das gestern gründlich nach. Am Nachmittag belohnten wir uns dann mit einem Strand Spaziergang. Mit Shonas geliebtem roten Mini fuhren wir ein Stück die engen Insel Straßen entlang bis zu einem großen Parkplatz direkt am Meer. Dort erwartete uns ein riesiger Sandstrand, unterbrochen durch viele kleine Felsgruppen, die jetzt bei Ebbe hervor kamen. Viele Menschen waren mit ihren Hunden unterwegs und unsere beiden hatten ihren Spaß. Endlich konnten sie mal wieder grenzenlos rennen, und Cleo hatte viele Gelegenheiten, andere Hunde anzukläffen. Nach anderthalb Stunden machten wir uns auf den Rückweg. Chris, dem es wegen einer Impfung nicht so gut ging, hatte sich trotzdem an den Herd gestellt, und eine selbst geangelte Forelle für uns zum Abendessen zubereitet. Dazu gab es Ofenkartoffeln und Erbsen. Ein wirklich köstlicher Schmaus! Den Abend ließen wir mit dem Film "The harder they fall" ausklingen. Wer ihn nicht kennt: es ist ein Western um historische Figuren des Wilden Westens – ausnahmslos Schwarze – der die fiktive Geschichte von Nat Love, einem legendären Banditen, erzählt, der sich mit seiner Bande auf einen Rachefeldzug begibt, um sich an Rufus Buck zu rächen, der , als er ein Kind war, vor seinen Augen seine Eltern erschossen hatte. Mit Idris Elba und Oscar-Preisträgerin Regina King.
      Heute ist schon unser letzter Tag in Amlwch. 5 Jahre haben wir uns nicht gesehen, und es fühlte sich an, als wäre es erst letzte Woche gewesen. Bisher haben wir Angelsee nur im Frühling und im Herbst erlebt. Die Insel ist zu jeder Jahreszeit sehenswert – wie wir gehört haben –, aber ganz wunderbar soll es in den Monaten Mai und Juni sein wo es hier sommerlich ist und alles in Blüte steht. Also hätten wir schon ein Ziel für den nächsten Sommer!
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    • Day 4

      Day 4 part 2 - Bristol to Wells

      May 1 in Wales ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      We went into Bristol along the Portway passing under Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge, stopping for several photos and more Cash family reminiscences.

      We crossed the Avon and into the Create Centre in the old Bonded Tobacco Warehouse for coffee. We had all got ready to set off when Andy discovered his rear tyre was punctured. As it was a back tyre, it took a little time to fix but we finally got into the penultimate leg of the journey.

      It was at this point, that we realized that Peter was a quick change artist. It seemed after every stop, Peter had a different outfit set up. See if you can spot them in the photos!

      We wound our way on a bespoke cycle track around playing fields and some building works and on a sharp turn over a bridge, our leader at that time, Julia, came suddenly face to face to a car that was clearly lost. If Julia had been 30 seconds earlier she might well have been knocked off.

      Dundry Hill!!! The road south out of Bristol and the part we were all dreading, because it’s so steep! Julia and Peter made it to the top but one had a little e-power and the other hadn’t been in the saddle for 4 days! The rest of us were soon walking, but although Carys was hovering nearby, we didn’t need to trouble her for a lift!

      Peter had another change and then it was down (at some speed) through the pretty village of Chew Magna and on to Chew Valley Lake for a late lunch in the cafe there.

      On the final leg, there was just one thing left between us and Wells - the Mendips! The climb we called Chew Magna but the first part 7.5% was Bell horse ridge and Julia became queen of the mountains according to Strava. The rest of us could barely face any more hills, but we got up them and over the top to see a lovely view over the Somerset Levels with Glastonbury Tor rising out of the mist. Then down into Wells, where a reception comprising the support team (wives) awaited and cheered us in.

      The Cathedral Verger invited us inside and it was all rather magical! They were halfway through Choral Evensong and the music was amazing, as was the recently erected art installation above the nave comprising thousands of peace doves made from folded paper - apparently each one contained a message or prayer which they’d been collecting for months!

      When it came to the closing prayers, the Dean gave thanks for our safe journey, prayed for Ian arriving by bus the following day and then for the money for all the people in Africa to be spent wisely! It was a real surprise and a fantastic way to end the ride. When it finished we had a lovely chat with the clergy and three members of the congregation gave donations!

      Carolyn joined us for a celebratory drink in the pub hotel and we then had a lovely meal. Getting up the many narrow stairs to collapse into our bedrooms was an admitted struggle but we all felt proud of our achievement.
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    • Day 5

      The final return home

      May 2 in Wales ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      Limping down to breakfast, we found that the contracted van man (to return our bikes) had a broken van (for at least a couple of days) but had not told anyone. We eventually found a van from Enterprise in Bristol, and VIren dropped Mervyn off on the way through on their return.

      Mervyn got back to Wells about 1300 just in time to see Julia, Barbara, David and Carys welcome in Ian to Wells from his many bus journeys.

      We loaded the van and all made our way home.

      According to Strava 213 miles; 12,400 ft of climbing, 9 coffee stops and 4 hotels delivered the 6 of us from Wilmslow to Wells. We had some real challenges to overcome, with lots of chat and banter, all surpassed by the beautiful countryside and the support (verbal and monetary) from many people along the way.

      A wonderful challenge with great friends.
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    • Day 4

      Day 4 part 1 - crossing borders

      May 1 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

      We met Martins brother - Peter - who had arrived by train from Stroud, and we departed from the Chepstow Two Rivers hotel at 0915.

      We left Wales, as we joined the old Severn bridge cycle way and began crossing over first the Wye and then the swirling waters of the Severn.

      The bridge made noises and seemed to gurgle as we cycled along and also oscillated up and down as though you were on a trampoline. It was also a bit surreal seeing the new bridge and the sea to one side and Berkeley nuclear power station and the Severn, on the other.

      Having moved into England, just after the bridge, Andy had a mechanical with his gears that took some time (and multiple cooks) to fix. Looking to our right towards Wales, you could see both bridges across the wet lands.

      Just after that, we lost our route and meandered through the small lanes and cycle ways, weaving back and forth.

      Having got back onto our route, thanks to Julia’s guidance, we went around the back of Avonmouth and two young riders came alongside us and were interested to know what we were doing. They’d ridden from Bristol to its twin city, Bordeaux, last summer (500 miles in 4 days) which made our efforts seem rather pathetic! However they must have been impressed because we noticed later that they’d taken the trouble to find our website and donate!

      After going up onto the Downs, a steep rise, we then went down into Lawrence Weston, only to then come back up. Some questions were raised of the route planners sanity and potential life span!

      However, we were now all set for our next bridge of the day - Clifton Suspension Bridge
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    • Day 2

      Din Lligwy

      August 28, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      Next historical spot was Din Lligwy a 4th century AD town built during the latter part of the Roman occupation. It is very well preserved with the clear footprints of buildings still visible to this day. A short walk from Din Lligwy is Lligwy burial chamber, this monument was erected at the end of the Neolithic age (2500-2000 BC) for the communal burial of the village. Though completely open now it would have been covered with a mound of Earth.Read more

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