Na rathaidean fada, lùbach tro Chuimrigh agus Alba

Today’s trivia:

• 1860 The birth of Hiratio William Bottomley, English journalist and financier who wanted a life of luxury but whose grandiose business schemes kept leading to bankruptcy. Sounds like me😃. When found guilty of fraud for a third time, he was sentenced to seven years in jail. Luckily I haven’t been found out yet.
• 2020 The prime minister, Boris Johnson, addressed the nation and told the public that they were only permitted to leave their homes for essential needs, in an attempt to reduce the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
• 2021 A minute’s silence, held at midday, was part of a day of reflection to mark one year since the first coronavirus lockdown. One year on, the UK’s official death toll had risen from 364 to 126,172.
• in 1957, the last of the U.S. Army’s combat pigeons were retired. Trained pigeons had served during wartime for more than 50 years, traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles to deliver messages. The birds were especially valuable during World War I, as telegraph lines could be easily cut or intercepted.
• Elizabeth Taylor died in 2011

The weather is starting to get to us . . .

So much so, that Annete, after only 14 days 24/7 together has asked for a divorce and she’ll be taking the kids. Fine I said, but reminder her the kids don’t live at home any more and are 30 plus years old!

The quick way to the foyer . . .

First stop of the day was St. Davids Cathedral. It supposedly rivals the pilgrimage to Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. There were hords there during our visit in 2024 to Spain!

It didn’t cost to enter the Cathedral, but they did request a donation, we took the free option after seeing others not making a donation. Interesting place.

Down at the Bishops Palace, which are just an open air museum, there was an entry fee. So we skipped it but got to see a bit from the entry.

and saw only one pilgram

A coffee (dubious at best) was had at Pebbles Yard Gallery and Espresso Bar

Over at St Non’s Chapel and Well, a miracle happened many moons ago.

There’s a cliff top walk nearby that has stunning views.

and nearby by was the Chapel of Our Lady & St. Non were we chatted with the owner/caretaker/cleaner/preacher etc who picked up we are Aussie. He was a bit amazed we’d driven from Cardiff and still needed to get to Aberystwyth. Altogether about 188 mile (300km) and 4:15hr drive, just a morning drive for us Aussies!

A quick stop was made at Fishguard to check out the fishing fleet.

We found our hotel for two nights without any drama nor parking, with a spot almost outside on the street for free if we move the car by 12pm tomorrow.

From our windows . . .

Dinner was at the educational pub down the road, The Glengower, the quietest pub I’ve been to other than a closed one.

These a prediction for rain tomorrow onwards, so washing was done after dinner. Couldn’t have been any easier when you follow the instructions that are in English, Unlike the ones we’ve struck in Europe. It’s the smallest laundromat we’ve been in, but they pack the washers and dries in, 10 each.

Oh no. The BBC’s latest topic is “Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?” Better stay on the west coast of the UK.

But there’s no mention of aviation fuel shortages, yet🤔. And then there’s, will the hire EV catch fire, will we run out of charge, will we get home, will we find flights home. Some much to think about.

Today’s travels . . .

Coming soon, I hope once connectivity is regained