Probably 3 days into the West Wales Wander by now, and a break in Newtown, which I’d call Nice Newtown but it’s naff. They had free parking for the Jubilee and let me park the campervan in the attractively named “The Gravel” next to McDonalds. Newtown isn’t a must see, a bit functional like Atherstone… Continue reading NO CHANGE IN NEWTOWN, THANKFULLY
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THE LAMB OF KERRY
Back in the ’90s my boss asked me my favourite part of the world and I said “Powys“, which he misheard as “Paris” and took him aback as he assumed I was a Francophobe. If I’d used the GBG-approved “Mid Wales” I’d have annoyed Mudgie. You can’t win. Anyway, I still love Powys, and the… Continue reading THE LAMB OF KERRY
BARA BRITH ON TOWY BRIDGE
This was what the chart of our Welsh travels looked like now. Wait till you see the Channel Islands map. Stop R takes us in to Rhandirmwyn, which I’ve already spelt wrong twice. The Google Maps 3D view is full on unpronounceable joy, but the only place you might recognise is Llanwrtyd Wells, a contender… Continue reading BARA BRITH ON TOWY BRIDGE
THE BASS CLOCK STRIKES 12 IN LLANDOVERY
Last day of the West Wales Wander, with 4 ticks on the way home to add 16 to the West Wales column of The Spreadsheet (soon, soon). Llandovery is Stop Q, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons and looking pleasant in the sun that always shines on the righteous, even in Wales. It’s the… Continue reading THE BASS CLOCK STRIKES 12 IN LLANDOVERY
Was it wrong to get the cleaner to pour my pint in Pumpsaint ?
There is (almost) nothing in life so good as an unexpectedly open pub door (only edged out by finding some uneaten crispy beef the next morning). Not only was it open, but the door to the Dolocauthi Arms was bright red. Yes, the National Trust-owned Dolaucothi invited me in. At 11:09 ! Mrs RM let… Continue reading Was it wrong to get the cleaner to pour my pint in Pumpsaint ?
LLANELLI BEFORE BREAKFAST
Staying in the Llanelli Travelodge for £40, rather than the £100+ being asked everywhere else in this crazy year, paid for my beer, my takeaway, and the therapy sessions needed after that Felinfoel pub. And the next morning I had time to do Llanelli justice. OK, perhaps 8am Saturday morning isn’t the best time to… Continue reading LLANELLI BEFORE BREAKFAST
PLEASE TAKE ONE – FELINFOEL FREEBIES
I really should have saved that Felinfowl ? blog title for this one. #Amateur Always nice to bring you a picture of an actual brewery on what some claim is a beer blog, even if that brewery has a reputation somewhere below Arkells. In the local park, a statue commemorates someone erroneously picking up a… Continue reading PLEASE TAKE ONE – FELINFOEL FREEBIES
LLANSTEFFAN CASTLED
August 8th, 2027. Make a note of that date. That’s the day I’ll finally finish these posts from West Wales, a trip that’s now 3 weeks old. It was a great trip. Not just the ticks but a through exploration of hitherto unexplored pockets of coast not far from Dylan Thomas Land. Llansteffan (pop. 941)… Continue reading LLANSTEFFAN CASTLED
CARMARTHEN IN A CORACLE
I’ve found my notes from West Wales. Sadly they’re not that exciting, though there is some Shania Twain, which may appeal to some of my more mature audience. Our stop for the night had two (2) ticks. By the time you get to 94% of the Guide any town with a double tick is riches… Continue reading CARMARTHEN IN A CORACLE
Oh Noes ! Doom Bar off in Lampeter
Well, I’ve just seen stop the Scouse bus wreckers denied the title (again) so am very happy. Here’s the highlight from the afternoon’s nerve-shredding action* at the Etihad. I’ll be honest; the last few months have been very stressful seeing City’s lead slipped away and I’ve let the blog slip a bit, too. But I’m… Continue reading Oh Noes ! Doom Bar off in Lampeter
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