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This was our first visit to Wales, so wanted to see
the historic Isle of Anglesey. We knew it was the wrong season for most
bird life, but we welcomed it not being crowded with other visitors.
Unfortunately, that meant that some of the sites we wanted to see,
Llynnon Mill, were closed but we still had a lovely time exploring.
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Shortly before crossing over to Anglesey, we stopped at a wonderful
RSPB
Reserve at Conwy. In addition to birdwatching, such as this
Black-headed Gull, we had a lovely lunch at the cafe there.
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The Menai
Suspension Bridge, opened in 1826, is the most famous entrance from
the mainland to Anglesey, but we came by the newer but older-appearing
Britannia Bridge.
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Anyone who has heard of Wales has probably heard of
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgoerychwyrndrob-wllllantysiliogogogoch, named more
for tourism than history. This is the train station.
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Which has lovely Victorian railings on the way to the platform.
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Here's a translation, if you want to know what it means. This
Welsh-oriented tourist mall under one roof was packed despite the time
of year.Here we found the newly released
Penderyn, Wales' only
single-malt whisky, which tastes a bit like bourbon.
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We only got lost a few times before we found the comfortable and
friendly Lastra Farm Hotel, which has a great restaurant and
special events center.
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The next day we were off for a walk in lake-side Welsh woods.
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We saw these windmills on the horizon, but few birds.
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A friendly cat did say hello, however.
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The lighthouse at the South Stack, which took a bit of back road
navigating.
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In season, these cliffs are supposed to teem with seabirds. They had
apparently all gone south by mid-October.
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It wasn't out of season for this rock climber, however.
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On our way to find a neolithic tomb, we discovered the charming village
of Moelfre.
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And a good-sized pub.
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The Llgwy Burial Chamber was erected 2000-2500 BC for the communal
burial of the dead.
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Hen Gapel, ruins of a 12th century church,
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There were many lovely wildflowers ...
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And this inviting stile for a longer walk.
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