Well, we made it back in one piece. I can't quite believe it, considering a very common speed on some of the major "Motorways" here is about 175 km/hr. We tried to keep it down to a modest 130 and got buzzed by fast movers the whole trip. Some guy in a Lotus must have been going 200. Wow.
Well, fast moving highways aside, we had a FABULOUS time. I'd highly recommend this island to anyone in the market for a scenic holiday. Sorry England, I must say that Wales was by far the prettiest part of the trip. There's less traffic, quiet towns, and less people. And, you have to try really hard to find a view that isn't absolutely gorgeous. Incredible!
There's too much to tell, and it will just get boring, so list highlights in point form.
-Eating quail in Hay-on-wye
-The Oxford Cottage in Hay-on-Wye. It was very pretty cottage in the middle of the town. We pulled up to it, and there's a sign on the door that says for enquiries, call Ed. There's a phone, outside, by the door! SO, we called Ed. Ed said, "Just go on in and pick a bedroom, the door is open. I'm walking in the hills, I'll be there in 45 minutes". WHAT? It was beautiful. Nicole and I had a big fireplace in our bedroom! Cheap and great. Best B&B ever.
-Pretty much everything in Hay-on-Wye
-All of the coastlines and coastal towns we visited. Some nice big water at sunset with fish and chips.
-Seeing a sign for Sherwood Forest on the road near Nottingham.
-All of the great castle giftshops. They have great wooden swords, bows, and everything else you could ever want as a little kid! (or a 24 year-old kid!)
-South Sheilds
-Watching Big ships and fishing boats from up close at the docks in North Shields. We talked to some of them, and they looked at us like we were crazy, or just ignored us. It was awesome.
-Gaining at least 7 pounds.
-Staying at Desmond's house in Shields, and his incredible music box dinner music machine. Totally surreal.
...and much more. Well, I'll talk forever about it to you individually sooner or later!
Take care,
Luker
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