Wood Duck

This was taken at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust near Llanelli, a great place to see birds.

Moving home?

Moving home?

On a very rainy Sunday in Cardiff, how many people are thinking this?

Brandy Cove

Following on from yesterday.............

Yes it does lead to the beach, Brandy Cove in fact.

I'm not sure of the origins of the name but it certainly conjures up images of smugglers unloading barrels of brandy and carrying them up this lane to waiting carts who will take them into Swansea.

This little cave is on the way to the beach.

Was it a place to hide the contraband or it is really a Witches Cave?

Guess where this leads to?

You are walking on the Gower peninsular.

Cosmeston Lakes

These are the reed beds on one of the lakes.

Cosmeston Park is recreational park catering for many tastes.

Please check out the links for more information.

One of my favourites is the medieval village, and the tours of this are well worth it. You are accompanied by a medieval guide, who acts out the role as if he has no knowledge of the modern world. You can imagine how intrigued the kids are when he asks them how they got here and they have to describe what a car / bus is.

Lundy Island lighthouse

I just fancied posting this shot as its a reminder of a very pleasant break I had on the island last year.

Howdy pardner

Same interests and about the same age but 32 years between us.

Madeleine McCann

If the blogging community can give more publicity to this case then it may be helpful.

British Madeleine McCann, aged 3, was abducted from Praia da Luz in Portugal on 3rd May 2007. Madeleine, of course, could be anywhere in the world now. If you see her or know anything, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or 0044 1883 731 336 for outside UK.

Read more here.

Tenby harbour

Tenby is probably the major holiday resort in West Wales.

I have many fond memories of it, as quite a few friends and I worked here, in the hotels, during our school holidays.

The houses alongside the harbour are in the Nash style of architecture and are a big feature of the town.

Puffin

One of my favourite birds. This was taken on Skomer Island.

Boats in the Bay

Some more boats but this time in Cardiff Bay.

The lock gates have seen better days. This is the last area of the Bay that hasn't yet been renovated. When its done the walkway and cycle route will be complete, so you will be able to do a circular tour of the whole Bay area and the barrage.

Maltese boats

This picture is for Jayne, who went to Malta when it was very hot.

Have a read of her blog and if you can, please sponsor her.

Valetta, Malta

Arradon Daily Photo has suggested posting a picture of another town / city.

Here's one of the old town in Valetta, Malta