2011 - Barmouth

Sat 6/8

Set off at 8.30. Good journey. Stopped once for food. Picked up a few bits from Dolgellau on way in. Mike and Leo were very welcoming. They are selling up and moving to Cheshire! Went out to panoramic walk  Ate ready made Curry. Watched Kindergarten Kop. 

Sun 7/8

Went into Dolgellau to Info Centre. Got book of walks around Dolgellau. Did no. 8 - was lovely. No rain. Came home. P slept. I read. Mike and Leo were in garden. They showed us round and we chatted for an hour - they are lovely guys. If they became Christians what would we say to them about their lifestyle???!!! Watched 1 episode of Emma. P really liked the DVD extras on locations and costumes. 

Mon 8/8

Grey, windy and heavy showers!! Not like August at all! We got into Barmouth by 9.25 and there was no one around. Got more waterproof trousers. Tried to head towards the drier weather and went to Harlech. Was quiet. This area must be dead in winter - that is why Mike and Leo are moving. It must be hard for young people living here. 

Came back through Barmouth and grabbed some food and came home. Spent the afternoon reading and then did a walk along the estuary from Dolgellau. Naturally it rained! But we were equipped for it. Came home and watched 2 episodes of Emma. 

Tues 9/8

Lovely day. Walked up Cader Idris along Pony Path. Was cold and windy at top and most of the way down.  Home for shower and a read and then a meal out at George III at Penmaenpool - very pleasant day. 

Weds 10/8

Wet and windy in Barmouth but dry in Aberystwyth. Wandered round there and Machynlleth. Took scenic route home. Salmon for tea. Started watching 'Creation' but it was really depressing!! Watched Dads Army and some Heroes instead. 

Thurs 11/8

Wet. Parked at Penmaenpool and walked into Dolgellau. Spent morning in coffee shop. P checked email on their PC. Walked back and home for lunch. Did dry up by evening but we stayed in and read. 

Fri 12/8

Low cloud and very damp. Went fir run early - parked up and ran into Barmouth and across bridge.   Did precipice walk and then packed up and came home.  All in all the week was spoilt by the rain but it was good to get away.