I spotted these flowers on the side of the house today. They’re a bit hidden — not visible from a window or the front or back gardens, it was a nice surprise when I noticed them while weeding this morning. Certainly motivates me to keep spending time out there! Continue reading Surprise Flowers
Most people who visit Llandudno focus on the Great Orme. It looms over the town, and there are so many ways to enjoy it: driving around the edge on Marine Drive, walking up to the top, taking the tram or the cable car. It certainly held my attention for many months. But as you walk along … Continue reading Walking the Little Orme
We wanted to catch some of the snowy peaks in Snowdonia before it warmed up too much and the rain washed all the snow away. We had just enough time to drive up to Llyn Ogwen and walk a short way up the hill. It wasn’t a full hike, but we went far enough to … Continue reading Winter Walk in Snowdonia
While talking with other expat friends about exploring North Wales, the discussion turned to the myriad waterfalls around here. Someone mentioned Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr), a waterfall not far inland between Bangor and Conwy. Naturally, we had to explore it. We set out the next day. It was a quick drive with a convenient parking … Continue reading Aber Falls
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