North Wales, Lake District

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First cast-iron bridge built in 1779

Hilly, green, lots of sheep and stone fences

Ewe-phoria sheep and sheep dog demonstration video

Conwy was built in the 1280's as a garrison town for Edward I to get a toehold into Wales. Today it has the best medieval walls surrounding the town.

Caernarfon Castle - also built by Edward I to establish English rule over North Wales. Edward got the Welsh to submit to English rule if he could produce a "prince, born in Wales, who spoke not a word of English." A son was born at Caernarfon Castle who could not speak English or any language for that matter. Hence, the Prince of Wales.

Slate has been quarried in Wales for over 1800 years. It has been used throughout the world for everything from slate roof tiles, to siding, to the almost obsolete slate chalk board. We visited the Slate Mueum to learn more about slate.

Snowdonia is home to Britain's second largest national park and the tallest mountain in Wales or England, Mt. Snowdon (3,560 feet). A hiker's paradise with all the trails through Snowdonia.

Bodnant Garden is 80 acres of lush gardens and one of Britain's best. It was once the property of the Bodnant family who donated the land (but still live in the house) to the National Trust. They can enjoy the view, but don't have to mow or weed the garden. Good idea.

The Lake District is Beatrix Potter, William Wordsworth, and walking country. We didn't see daffodils or Mr. McGregor but plenty of walkers.


Phyllis Nethercot  bluebirde@att.net