Week 3 Wales Aug. 22 - 28

Mon., Aug. 22 & Tues., Aug. 23

Day 15 & 16

We are in somewhat of a routine and more relaxed mode.  We have done lots of shopping and watching videos.  A highlight for me was seeing the BBC Pride and Prejudice series with Colin Furth.  It was so good.

I also an so sick of all my clothes and thus felt compelled to shop for bargains. I also needed to finished getting gifts & souvenirs to bring back home. The Welsh shops in Cardiff are great.  Instead of shopping malls they have Arcades with tons of shops. 

Wed., Aug 24

Day 17

I babysat Gruffy while Emma went to Newport to renew her passport. 

That evening we went to Cardiff to the theatre seeing Sound of Music with Nan, Claire, Lynne, Emma, and Colette.  This was in the Millenium Centre Theater where Emma used to work.  It is an unbelievable building.  The production was excellent.

Thursday, Aug. 25

Day 18

Emma went out with a friend and since Dave was not feeling well, Lynne and I went to Cardiff to tour the castle. It is my favorite one I've seen so far. After having tea, we drove up to Castell Coch on way home. It was closed so we will have to wait until next time to go in.  

Friday, Aug 26

Day 19

We hung around home today as it is very rainy and Lynne is not feeling well. Some bug is going through the family. 

Sat., Aug 27

Day 20

The weather still overcast and rainy and now I have the headache today.  So I went for a walk with Dave, Lynne, Gruff, and the dogs hoping fresh air would make me feel better.  The woods behind their property are beautiful, with wonderful views of Merthyr and the countryside.  Emma and Sarah used to play in the trees when they were little girls.  They showed me a tree that has a little door for the fairies. :-)

Sarah and Louie came in the late afternoon. Emma went out in evening with friends so we all babysat Gruff and watched movies.

The best part of this day was Dan from Apple brought my new iPad2 all the way to Merthyr.  He was still on holiday, but managed to get it from FedEx and drove it to me so I could exchange it before I went back to the states.  Now that is service!

Sun., Aug 28

Day 21

We all slept very late; Lynn made chili and Sarah and Louis left around 4:00 to go back home so Louis could go into work.

We spent the afternoon and evening watching Disney movies.  I have been busy labeling my thousands of Wales photos and trying to work on this blog.

I'm anxious to return to the states- five weeks is a long time to be away from home.