Normally I break up our holidays by days in a chronological timeline; however, I think it would work better for this trip to categorize it by experiences.
One of the reasons I wanted to go to Wales was because they are known for beautiful waterfalls. I love waterfalls.
We really had no idea what to expect from Wales. Ray works with a Welsh lady, and before arriving we had the impression that Wales was like Texas....everyone there THINKS they are special, but in reality everyone knows they are special. We found this to be untrue. Everyone in Wales was very nice, and it is just a slower pace of life than in the cities of England. Wales is mostly just countryside full of country people.
The countryside of Wales is beautiful. It was also VERY muddy. We rented a wonderful cottage, and before arriving the owners told us to bring wellies (rubber boots). We are very thankful for this warning since it was very muddy. The kids enjoyed it though, esp Misty who told us her wellies needed to be wet and muddy.
The hike to the waterfalls were long and in rough terrain. The first one we picked was by the cottage, but we later found out was the hardest waterfall trail. At points we were hiking up a rocky cliff, splashing through puddles, and walking through thigh deep mud.
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| Sgwd-yr-Eira meaning the waterfall of snow |
The waterfalls were worth it though.
The kids were able to get behind one of the waterfalls.
On a different trail we got to follow the river on a much more mild hiking trail.
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| Sgwd Gwladus |
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| Sgwd Gwladus |
We saw several other waterfalls as we were driving. I can see why they call this part of Wales Waterfall Country.
Another place I would love to go to in my lifetime. Probably doesn't help that since I am lover of learning about where our families came from (both of which for the Phillips it is Scotland and Wales, ok a few from England :P).
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