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A short weekend in Anglesey, with loads of interesting things to see, and some great coastal walking (2/2).
The third bay along from Plas Darien where some people were canoing.
It was here that I joined the Circular path.
The Circular path follows the contour of the coast.
I followed it for about 6 miles, it was just amazing to be back walking again.
The path passed several other coves, this was one of my favourites and even featured a natural tunnel.
The yellow Sea King helicopter on Manoeuvres around the bay.
Its always re-assuring, even in perfect weather to see this sight.
As a pottered along, I was really enjoying the weather, the feeling of the ground underneath my feet and the general well being of the moment.
I decided to go walking as often as I can now (I need to get fit, and the one activity I love doing is walking).
I haven't done much walking since Frank left for Thailand, but i'm going to start "solo" walking.
Another one of the beautiful coves, you can see the colour of the ocean and the rocks that rice out of the ocean.
I leave the Circular path as it rejoins the road, wander along the road for a little while and then join the Anglesey Coastal path, which I know goes to the South Stack lighthouse.
I wandered along for about 2 miles, before arriving at this path, which ran for a mile to Twr Elin only a foot or 2 from a 300 foot drop into the ocean.
The South Stack lighthouse.
Designed by Daniel Alexander and completed in 1908.
From here, there is a walk to the "stairway" then 400 steps down to the lighthouse.
As I wander back along the road (taking the direct route home, it was a baking hot day).
I stop by the original cove where I joined the circular path.
Canoeists and Scuba divers return from their activities and I visit the ice cream van for a well earned Cola Lolly
I was delighted to see a few lads playing the Great British game of cricket, using a ball they had found in the sea, a piece of driftwood as a bat, and a coolbox as wickets.
Mad dogs and Englishmen (and Welshmen)...
I wandered passed the hotel, and made my way to the excellent Waterfront bar and restaurant to meet up with David and Lee.
It really was excellent to watch the sunset with a drink and something to eat.
I was really starting to relax now.
Later on, we wander back to the Hotel.
We had a couple of games of pool, but the table wasn't very good, and the bar wasn't just closed, it had been decommissioned.
We headed down the hotel approach and visit the Trearddur holiday bungalows. They had a nice bar there, and a singer in the main bar who was pretty good, but we headed for the games room.
A pretty good evening overall.
After another excellent nights sleep, its time to head home.
On the way in, my brother had picked me up at Chester, but going home, I was getting the train from Holyhead.
I had beans on toast with Tea for breakfast, at an umbrella table.
We decided to wander around, and see what the town had to offer.
The Marina was rather spectacular.
I had packed at fairly short notice, so after wearing my jumper the previous day, the only thing I had to wear was a brand new johnsunter.com T shirt that I had received in the post the day before.
Relaxing in the Sun, listening to the waves lap against the shore.
My brother and Lee then left to visit the Lighthouse I had seen the day before.
I had an hour and a half to myself, to wander around the town.
The port and railway station (not surprisingly) are right next to each other.
I loved the way the whole thing was effectively on stilts in the bay.
You can see the colour of the water in this picture.
I almost wished I could go for a swim in it.
On the train going home, my last sight of Anglesey as it crosses the Britannia bridge onto the Welsh mainland.
In only a day and a half I had done loads of interesting and exciting things, spent time with my brother that I don't always get to do and generally relax.
At the prices of Accomadation there, Il be going back soon.
