OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Our introduction to Wales was very congested traffic along the Prince of Wales bridge as we approached Cardiff and Swansea. 

Friday 21^st February we stayed the night at the Mecure, Swansea. So far . . . nothing attractive about Wales.

Saturday morning we drove to Aberystwyth which is in mid Wales and is an old market town and seaside resort in summer. It is also recognised as a University town. I love the narrow streets and colourful buildings! 

We arrived at Glan Heulog B&B in Conwy about 6.30 pm after many miles and struggles avoiding closed roads due to flooding. An advantage of doing so much driving is that we saw so much of the Welsh countryside. 

Sunday morning we photographed Conwy Castle (the Castle was built by Edward 1 during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289) before driving to Caernarfon Castle which is a medieval fortress in north-west Wales. It was a motte and bailey castle from the late 11th century until 1283 when King Edward 1 of England began to replace it with the current stone structure. Another beautiful castle!

Shortly thereafter, we visited Snowdon in Snowndonia National Park. The mountains and lake are spectacular!

We arrived at Liverpool about 5 pm. Very much looking forward to a Ferry on the Mersey tomorrow morning as well as Liverpool Anglican Cathedral which is the largest cathedral in Britain. 

In our travels, sometimes we have needed to ask for help / directions from the Welsh community. I am so impressed with how these lovely people are so willing to help a foreigner! Great people indeed!