Today we headed for Wales. Apart from a little fog, the weather was clear and warm (balmy 8 degrees). We've decided to head to the southern coastal area of Wales, somewhere around the Cardiff area. Whilst driving, Julie is doing a search on the net for somewhere to stay. The place we decided on is in a small town/village called Porthcawl, between Cardiff and Swansea. The
hotel is called the Rose and Crown, an old pub which serves beer straight from the cellar and offers traditional welsh pub food.
A quick lunch and we drove into Swansea for a look - not such a good idea. Swansea aint a pretty place. Just a large urban/industrial sprawl. However, we see some signs pointing to a town further around the bay, a place called Mumbles - yes, Mumbles (http://www.mumbles.co.uk/). Its an
attractive seaside town, with a number of cafes, craft shops and historic sights. Well worth the drive.
Back at the hotel at the end of the day, we settled in with a couple of drinks before dinner - Julie had a local dish of tagliatelle with cockles and bacon in a creamy sauce, while i had a traditional welsh cawl dish, a bit like an Irish stew, accompanied by a selection of local cheeses and breads. Both were quite delicious.
Tomorrow we'll head off further north into Wales for a bit of exploring before heading back into England up near Manchester.