The drive was only 152 miles but was going to take is 3.5 hours due to the 2387 round-abouts that we had to traverse. We saw the highlands that were dotted with sheep and reminded us of New Zealand. We drove through a little town that was having its big summer parade complete with floats and local beauty queens. Leslie was driving since the steering wheel was on her side. I was trying to navigate using google maps and was somewhat successful. The damned round-abouts were the hardest. Signs are not a high priority so the sign that we needed to see often did not appear until the last second. Worse yet, google decided to save us a few minutes by sending us down a farm road that was overgrown on both sides and had room for only 1.5 cars. When we did meet up with a car the brakes were slammed and the other car had to back up before a wide enough section allowed us to pass each other. We followed several small rivers and went over some tall passes. Many people were out enjoying the sunshine hiking and biking. We passed out of Wales with little fanfare but were soon back in Wales. This time we got a welcome sign. One more in/out cycle and we were back into England for good. We wanted something to cook for dinner and needed breakfast food as well so we stopped in the Chester Market. This market turned out to be more food hall than market but we got a chicken, some fresh noodles and some eggs. We had to walk across the street to get the fruit and veggies that only cost a few pounds. This made us wonder how it would work if the Brits still measured things in pounds. It would be hard quoting a price if it is 4 pounds per pound. Does it mean it costs four pounds to get a pound of rutabagas, or would I get four pounds of rutabagas for the cost of one pound. Why I would want any rutabagas at all is another question indeed. We checked into the AirBnB and started cooking up a storm. Half the chicken went into making soup and we cooked the breast separately. Wings were part of out tapas along with cheese and crackers. Sitting in the backyard in the brief bursts of full sun way delightful. Then we cooked up the fresh noodles and had our dinner. A fine way to end the day.
On one of the taller passes
This road parallel to us is at a much higher altitude
Big and grass covered
A lone turret at the end of a lake, perhaps a lock keepers castle
New Zealand looked much like this in parts of the South Island
Wild flowers a dappled sun
We can see England from here!
Another small town, another round about
This is the smallest road that we found ourselves on at that point in the trip. The next road was only as wide as the dashed line to the end of the flat green on the shoulder
Right next to the road were some large raptors
Buzzards or Red Kites
Who will be queen of Llandrindod Wells?
Not this guy
Queen Emma is on this float
These will be shooting stars
The largest collection of Golf greats in one place, former winners of the Masters Tournament.
The chamber pot society
We had to slow way down until it was safe to pass this horse and buggy
A tall stand of trees in the background
Deep river gorges
Homesteads with large houses
The tallest peaks so far
Into England the first time
Back into Wales the second time
Don't mess with the tusks
Outdoor market too
One of each
A chicken please
This was one hopping food hall
The sun is playing peek a boo
I bought this at the castle and I am excited that this is made of Welsh Shipwreck tin
Three tasty apricots
Many levels of undone
Quick before the sun is gone
Oh no a cloud is rolling in
The SUN!
Quick take a picture
Got it!
Jesus of the roots
Round fence, pointy fence and brick wall.
Brrrrr! The sun is gone
