Safely home having enjoyed a great break in Machynlleth; a small market town located in the lower Dyfi valley, beautifully surrounded by the foothills of Snowdonia's National Park. 
Parliament House - 1404
The town holds an important place in Welsh history. It was once the medieval capital of Wales, and was the location for Owain Glyndwr's parliament, where he was proclaimed king in 1404.
We had some short sudden bursts of rain which did not stop us in our tracks, and were quickly over. It was mild for November, and it was lovely to be out and about enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
The fields, valleys, and mountains are covered in sheep - giving the impression that there are more sheep in Wales than people!
Welsh cattle are adoreable, with their petite stature, and thick sooty black coats.
The next post will be a wonderful garden near Snowdon; surprisingly it happens to incorporate a small Cotswold building that once stood in the valley below where we live.
Wales looks beautiful with all those sheep without any people around. They look all quite different.
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DeleteI hope you will share the content of your meals with us, Rosemary. This getaway looks idyllic and I am sure you took full advantage of the mild November. From the Cotswolds to Wales is a journey from one enchanted part of the British Isles to another.
ReplyDeleteSorry David, too busy enjoying the food to take any photos. We definitely hope to return and enjoy more of their food.
DeleteMachynlleth is a nice little town and a good place to explore the surrounding countryside.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great area and one that we hope to revisit.
DeleteSounds like a delightful getaway! And mmmmm, the food, the FOOD!
ReplyDeleteLoved it and will definitely make a return visit.
DeleteDetalhes fotográficos fascinantes que me encantou ler.
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DeleteThese are wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteThanks William.
DeleteThe clock tower against the hills is a beautiful shot, Rosemary, as is the one with the hawthorns. A lovely place to stay combined with delicious food and good weather sounds like a wonderful little holiday.
ReplyDeleteWe shall definitely return again Lorrie. Also it is a very easy journey from home for us - all through beautiful countryside.
DeleteLucky to get such good weather as it can be a wet time of year. 15 degrees now, even up here, and still green with flowers still lasting.
ReplyDeleteI saw a bush full of spring Camellias flowering in a garden near Snowdon.
DeleteLooking good in Wales, the scenery beautiful along with the animals.
ReplyDeleteSeeing I've just found out my Ancestry DNA is 63% Welsh, Scottish and Irish I'm more interested in these places now :)
One day you shouyld make a visit especially considering your DNA ancestry.
DeleteSounds like a wonderful break away and delicious food too! I do love that area of Wales. B x
ReplyDeleteA return visit is definitely on the cards B - it is such a pretty and very easy ride for us from here.
DeleteThank you. Not a part of Wales that I know but it looks and sounds wonderful especially the food. I look forward to your next post.
ReplyDeleteIt was a delightful few days away.
DeleteDear Rosemary, that was a wonderful pleasure trip to Wales!
ReplyDeleteAnd to find an excellent cook who even cooked for the Queen - that was the icing on the cake.
My image of Wales contains a bit rain - one can prepare oneself and enjoy the raindrops on the deep red abundant rosehips. And grass looks greener when wet.
Wales is still on my bucket list - I only touched its rims.
Dear Britta - should the chance come your way then do head for Wales. There is so much wonderful scenery and history to be found.
DeleteDear Rosemary, I remember many sheep, many horses and lots of daffodils in whales, but no little calves. I wonder how you got that shot. He must have been standing on a hill top. He also looks like he was ready to charge. Only a brave photographer would risk life and limb for us.
ReplyDeleteHave many fond memories of Whales. Thank you for posting such beautiful photos.
Dear Gina - you must have visited Wales during springtime when daffodils are plentiful and the daffodil is of course their national flower. The little bull is not fully grown but Welsh black cattle are docile and easy to handle.
DeleteI like Wales. Looks like you had a great holiday.
ReplyDeleteIt was just a few days but sufficient to wet our appetite for a return.
DeleteThank you for your beautiful photos of your visit to Wales... just dreamy, yes, I would like to travel there, enjoy the scenery, the old buildings and meet the people :-)))
ReplyDeleteMany greetings to you. Viola
Thank you for your visit Viola - I am pleased that you enjoyed seeing the photos from Wales.
DeleteDear Rosemary - What a lovely tour to Wales! I love the architecture of Clock Tower and Parliament House. Nice to meet Welsh sheep and black cattle! I must say, the tour was perfect with delicious food cooked by such a skillful chef and the nice weather including the short shower.
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Dear Yoko - we really enjoyed our short trip away and have now returned home nicely refreshed, and grateful for such a lovely break.
DeleteWow! Some fantastic pictures! Wales is on my bucking list :) Looking forward to your next post Rosemary :)
ReplyDeleteLove, Titti
Hope you do have a chance to venture over to Wales at sometime in the future Titti. Once the spring arrives we shall hope to go again.
Deletehow lovely, what a very pretty place and a 300 year old inn is quite spectacular! sorry for lack of comments recently there was an issue with blogger/cookies
ReplyDeleteLovely to hear from you Betty - that area is situated in a beautiful country, and we definitely hope to return.
DeleteThis was another of those so memorable trips I can tell, and how beautiful the landscape and animal photos are. I can imagine the meal in that wonderful inn, and those amazing plates above the hearth - I hope Gina noticed them!
ReplyDeleteMy first Christmas card has arrived - and it's yours!!!! Thanks so much dear friends - we think of you so much. Today I will start writing my cards, a few a day - I found some lovely ones at my local independent bookshop.
I wonder if Gina did notice them Mary - they have obviously been made by a local potter with that fine Welsh dragon displayed in the middle. Looking forward to a return visit to the inn and the sooner the better.
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