During the years we lived in London, it was always fun to leave the city for a weekend and retreat to the countryside. There is no more beautiful land for that purpose than the nation of Wales.
A two hour's drive from London, southern Wales is a place of small villages and beautiful scenery. My mother's family come from the lovely town of Abergavenny.
We, though, usually headed north to Mount Snowden in Snowden National Park. Our favorite town was (and is) Betws-y-Coed. Gorgeous. And we had a favorite inn, The Ty Gwyn.
Our greyhound, Harry, always went with us. How he loved it! And the inn, too.
For one pound, dogs were allowed to stay at the inn and in your room as well. Not only that, they have a menu for dogs and water bowls everywhere. Harry loved the bangers and mash best and began salivating each time he walked into the lobby.
On those idyllic weekends, we walked the beautiful hills and valleys of the park. We breathed the clean, invigorating air. We met friendly hikers and dog walkers on the trail. We relaxed, cleared our heads of frenetic city life and enjoyed the beauty and serenity of a country called Wales.
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| Welsh Flag |
We, though, usually headed north to Mount Snowden in Snowden National Park. Our favorite town was (and is) Betws-y-Coed. Gorgeous. And we had a favorite inn, The Ty Gwyn.
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| Mount Snowden National Park |
For one pound, dogs were allowed to stay at the inn and in your room as well. Not only that, they have a menu for dogs and water bowls everywhere. Harry loved the bangers and mash best and began salivating each time he walked into the lobby.
On those idyllic weekends, we walked the beautiful hills and valleys of the park. We breathed the clean, invigorating air. We met friendly hikers and dog walkers on the trail. We relaxed, cleared our heads of frenetic city life and enjoyed the beauty and serenity of a country called Wales.
I've always wanted to go to Wales. Your picture stirs up that longing again.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah, for your comments. If you get the chance, go to Wales. As you suspect, you'll love it--and the people.
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I have always wanted to visit Wales. Such a gorgeous place. That inn sounds wonderful for letting dogs stay. I loved taking my dog on vacation.
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Thanks, Melissa, for your kind comments. Yes, Wales in particular, and the Ty Gwyn in general, are not to be missed. Affordable, too! I know you'd love it!
DeleteWhat a lovely memory. How cool is that, a dog menu!
ReplyDeleteYes, dogs are so adored in the UK, and every care is taken to see to their comfort. I just love that! Thanks, Donna, for visiting.
Deleteof all the years I was in the UK, we never visited Wales
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, but many people don't, and it has so much to offer. If you have the chance...
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That looks like such a beautiful place to free your senses and just press restart for your mind.
ReplyDeleteYes, that's exactly right. Pretty magical.
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