Across the top and heading down the west coast

Bore da dear readers.(good morning)

We've enjoyed our third to last day in Wales with a trip across the rest of the north, views of Mt Snowdon, a visit to the Slate museum , a quick jump across to Anglesea to see the little town with the longest name (and the church that its name came from) and then to Caernarfon Castle  before heading  out on to the Llyn Peninsula where the old quarrying town of Port Nant (nant gwrtheyrn ) is now a Welsh language school.

Now we are settled into our latest room, catching up on what is happening in the world.

We've yet again seen some outstanding scenery as we drove. The hills are becoming more purple as the heather comes out, and the constant rain keeps the green very green as well.

 The white sheep dot the hillsides and the fact that the landscape is hilly means that we have had some outstanding Vista views. We are back in view of the Irish Sea now and just discussing whether to go for a walk before dinner and take in the views in this isolated country house where we have stopped for the night.

From our first lookout stop today we saw:

A stunning view down the valley

Mt Snowden with the top hidden behind a cloud

Some cute cheeky little birds on the fence. 

At the Slate museum we learnt about the Slate mining, how it was done, what a hard life it was and gained a bit of a insight into the Welsh mining communities. As well as playing with photos putting our heads through holes.

Then on to the longest name

this very helpful sign at the train station gives the phonetic pronunciation to help the mugs like us that want to try to say it.

We headed on to Caernarfon Castle where Prince Charles became the Prince of Wales and Trevor was forgiven by me (again)

Before heading onwards to learn some Welsh and appreciate more beautiful views.

The name on one of the houses in the Welsh Village

We were pleased to see evidence of a permanent orienteering course in the Welsh Village.