O Fôn i Fynwy – Day 16 (Pontrhydfendigaid to Rhandirmwyn)

Pontrhydfendigaid is one of those Welsh place names that we monoglots struggle to get our tongues around… thus many of us take the lead from locals who just call it Bont. I’ve rather warmed to Bont over the years. We’ve passed … Continued

Somerset: signs, scribbles and just plain silliness

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Being an aspiring wordsmith, I take huge enjoyment from the written word. When we’re out and about on hiking trips I always enjoy reading the local interpretation boards, information leaflets… even the signposts. Most are pretty dull or just plain … Continued

O Fôn i Fynwy – Day 14 (Dylife to Ponterwyd)

After a delicious breakfast of fruit salad, yoghurt, pancakes and maple syrup it was time to bid farewell to Maya and John, Steve and Rachel (who were lucky enough to be staying another few days). I was a little bit … Continued

O Fôn i Fynwy – Day 13 (Machynlleth to Dylife )

Thankfully I woke feeling much more optimistic than last night which was a relief to Harri (I’m such a grouch when I’m physically tired!). Spending so much time in rural surroundings has made me realise what a townie I am … Continued