Monthly Archives: August 2011

Parc du Marquenterre – Our Summer Abroad part 4

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

A bird reserve. One of only two in France apparently (according to the Rough Guide). By the Baie de Somme. When we arrived the tide was on it’s way in and we could see, at the far end of the … Continue reading →

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Montreuil-sur-Mer – Our Summer Abroad part 3

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

After our get together in the Vosges we headed north for a week in the village of Preures in the Pas de Calais. The fortified town of Montreuil-sur-Mer is nearby and provided us with a very pleasant day out. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Vosges – Our Summer Abroad part 2

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

Saulxures-sur-Moselotte We rented a large old farmhouse from the local baker. Their loaves with lardons and cheese in were delicious. As were the greengages and mirabelles. Early in the week it rained a fair bit. The kids were happy playing … Continue reading →

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Our Summer Abroad – Travelling Down

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Dover is a pretty splendid place in the sunshine. The castle, the cliffs and the surrounding downs all look worthy of further exploration. The Bock casemate – part of Luxembourg’s fortifications – proved to be a good place to explore … Continue reading →

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Towyn Farm – Early Morning Strolls II

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

One morning I cycled down to the natural harbour of Porth Ysgaden and walked along the coast to Porth Gwylan, another, larger, natural harbour. Between the two, this rocky inlet, unnamed on the OS map, was home to many cormorants … Continue reading →

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Caernarvon Castle

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

When a rainy day finally did come along, TBH and I discovered that we were both thinking the same thing – “Great, we can go to Caernarvon Castle”. So we did. With a gaggle of friends. It didn’t rain much … Continue reading →

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Towyn Farm – Early Morning Strolls I

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Our days in North Wales sound found a regular rhythm – late to rise, leisurely breakfast, a few hours on the beach, back for lunch, return to the beach late afternoon, late tea, late to bed. This seemed to work … Continue reading →

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Carn Fadryn…of Course

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

Keen followers of this blog will have been aware that my posts about our trip to Towyn Farm this year could not yet be complete, since every visit inevitably includes a walk up Carn Fadryn. This year was no different. … Continue reading →

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Nantlle Ridge

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

Three Dad’s with a day off and all of Snowdonia to choose from. Well…we promised we’d be back for lunch so a shortish walk on the western edge of the hills seemed sensible. Fortunately the Shandy Sherpa was a man … Continue reading →

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Porth Towyn

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

  Just back from our annual camping trip with friends at Towyn Farm near the village of Tudweiliog on the Lleyn Peninsula. I did do some walking whilst we were away, but the centre of our world for most of … Continue reading →

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