Friday & Saturday

This is intentionally a lazy, no iPad trip and we have all been relaxing and sleeping in. We had a good breakfast on Friday, followed by a full Liverpool game & lunch (Mom won). Afterward, we went hiking near the house through local footpaths, and then quickly out in the surrounding fields. We first went through a horse field, with what must be the most aggressive horses that I have ever seen. Three of them came over to us and then followed us around (likely because of Stevie). She snapped a twig and one of them reared up too close for my comfort from Gid's face. Once out from there, we walked through sheep fields with increasing elevation, enjoying views. The kids love sheep (for some reason) and we heard a lot of cooking up plans about their future sheep farm, which was so sweet. We hiked back down, safely navigating the horses, with muddy clothes (the only one who didn't slip and at least partially fall was Gid), and the dirtiest, happiest pup ever. Not bad for her first 3-mile hike! After the hike, we headed into the village to a little shop called the Walnut Tree. We grabbed more cards and supplies for dinner and walked back. Everyone had a bath and then dinner in tonight.

Today we were up earlier and enjoyed having coffee and hanging out. We played cards and took Stevie for long walks and then headed out for a hike. We drove to Talybont-on-Usk, which was about 10 minutes away on very single-lane UK roads. Tige had to back up for about half a mile when a Tesco truck met us head-on. We parked and hiked uphill for about a mile and a half and ended up in a hilltop field. Once we were over a few stiles and back to a road we had a private lane walk back to our starting point. 4 pretty challenging miles in all and Stevie again impressing us with her stamina. So excited to have a pup who can hike with us! Back home to chill for about an hour, play some cards and then pub dinner around the corner. Nowhere nearly as good as the first night, unfortunately, but home for movie night (The Matrix). Sad to pack up in the morning - this Air BNB has been perfect and the time together just what we needed. This week was just what we needed and we will definitely be back to Wales - it is gorgeous.Read more