Tuesday 19 March 2013

The Bells of Aberdovey

Os wyt ti'n fy ngharu i Fel rwyf fi'n dy garu di, Mal un, dau,tri,pedwar,pump chwech, Meddai clychau Aberdyfi, (If thou truly dost love me As I truly do love thee, One, two,three,four,five,six, Say the bells of Aberdyfi) Last week we took a break up to the Welsh Coast, it is close for us you see and within 1 and a half hours we can be there. I had booked a cottage called Driftwood with Wales Cottages I emptied the fridge into the cool box - threw a few tins in ,dogs beds and blankets piled up in the back of the car - tea ,coffee any fresh fruit and veg in the larder - plenty of warm clothes and of course the walking boots. Driftwood Cottage was just around the corner from the Penhelig Hotel - and the Penhelig has a dog friendly bar as do the Britannia and the Dovey Arms- nice to chat of an evening to local people and fellow visitors - exchange notes and views and hear about local news - plan walks and places to visit. On a sad note - so many polive vans and special units were parked up - we asked why and were told that they were part of the search for little April Jones who was taken a few months back. On the Sunday we went to St Peters Church - it was a lovely service for Mothers Day later that morning we had booked for Sunday lunch at the Penhelig - mine being a veggie dish and I had my first taste of seaweed - delicious!- afterwards we walked along the sand dunes - so cold and wild but miles of sands - the dogs loved it. Aberdovey is very picturesque so much time during the week was spent pootling around (if there is such a word) We did however do two four mile walks - Dolgoch Falls and the hills above Aberdovey - oh it was so cold - see by the icycles in the pics !! - we intend to return later in the season to get pics of the steam train crossing the viaduct - when the Tallylyn railway opens for the summer session. - well maybe -we shall see. The one evening we popped over to Aberystwyth to see the starling roost - the birds swoop in time and time again and under the pier - I have tried to show the magnitude of the occasion but my camera could not cope ( time for a change perhaps !! I have seen this nice little Canon EOS 600D - well who knows - maybe one day. Apparently as many as 650.000 starlings come into roost at certain times of the year - there were enthusiasts with cameras set up and on automatic while they hid away out of the cold - my fingers were so numb I had difficulty pressing the buttons. Later we went onto the pier and had a Latte coffee to warm up as we walked in we could hear the birds below. So that was my world last week a breath of fresh air. Linking today to Our World Tuesday - Why not join me ? .

17 comments:

  1. Stunning area!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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    1. Yes I love Wales - the sands are white and if the weather is ok what more could you want - thanks for calling - Jane

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  2. The noise of the birds must have been deafening!
    Jane x

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    1. Jane it was unbelievable - but there was a pong as well !!ha ha -lovely to hear from you x

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  3. What great pictures especially the first one. It is years and years since I as in Aberdovey. I've made a mental note that I must return and breathe in some of that wonderful sea air. Thanks for the memories.

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    1. It is a while since we have been to that particular part of Wales - so many walks - great - thanks for calling - Jane

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  4. Brave you, venturing out onto the Welsh coast at this time of the year. :O
    We used to know that area like the back of our hands when we were kids. In the 50's we (family) had a caravan up the coast at Towyn, right on the sea front and by-jove it was cold when the wind came in off the sea. I've been over that viaduct many times on the wee Tallylyn railway. We used to like Wales - it was a very 'welcome' place in those days. I don't like it anymore, but my brother still has his boat moored just up the coast from Towyn and my sister has her caravan in the same area on a farm there.
    You are brave holidaying in this weather.
    Cheers....B x

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  5. Bernard - it was cold - but good for walking - they have done a lot at the Towyn sea front very grand - we walked the sands there it was bitter but very refreshing - lovely to hear from you - I thought perhaps you were poorly - I have visited your blog - are we going to get another of your entertaining blogs sometime soon- take care - Janex

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    1. Hi Jane.
      No, I haven't been poorly - but my computer has!
      I have four other blogs that I am working on, so - as I was getting behind with these I put Monkey-Organ on the 'back burner' for a bit. Then in January, my PC went belly-up twice and I am now only just recovering all my work. I had it all backed up but it is taking ages to get it all sorted.
      All my blogs are listed here - but I'm still behind. :(
      http://www.blogger.com/profile/09024557597864373705

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  6. Gorgeous photos. I love Aberdovey

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  7. Sometimes those icicles are scary. Lovely post!

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  8. Great set of pictures - and pootle should be a word even if my spell check rejects it!

    Nice Starling roost. Used to see big flocks in Newcastle. I dont know if the famous flocks in Somerset existed when I was there.

    Cheers

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  9. Sounds like a lovely holiday, except for the cold. Wales sounds wonderful! Yes, you must go again in warmer weather.

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  10. Wow ! Lots of great photos of York ~ Lovely for OW ~ thanks ^_^

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