Ritas Ireland Dream: Just Stunning

Conwy from the top of Conwy Castle

Why our ancestors left this beautiful country is beyond me. They have mountains, rivers, lakes, oceanside, forests, and curvy roads lined with stone fences. I know I keep using the words incredible, awesome and now stunning, but this part of the world is where they should make movies or maybe they do. If so, it would be of medieval times and fairytales. They even have a little town her called Fairy Glen and it was picture book. Wish I could have stopped and taken pictures but still have problem with taking pictures and clutching the steering wheel.

First stop was the Conwy Castle in Conwy on the Irish Sea. Lots of history with warring against the English. As usual the Welsh used their ability to outtalk the English; “April 1^,1401, whilst the castle’s garrison attended Good Friday Services at St, Mary’s Church, supporters of Gwain Glyndwr, disguised as carpenters, talked their way into the castle and killed the two guards left on watch. This coup was a mighty boost for Glyndwr’s war against English rule, causing a wave of rebellion across Wales.” I told you my ancestors were great talkers and loved to fight.

I would not have survived living in the Conwy Castle. Once I made it to the stop landing my knees started to shake and had to hold on to the side of the walls. Beautiful view of Conwy surrounded by the original stone wall and sea. Then going down those narrow stair passages was an adventure. It could be an “E” ride in Disneyland. Bet most of you don’t remember Disney had A, B, C, D, E rides with “E” being the wildest and best. Sadly, to say that Rita did not enjoy any of this adventure as she was still sleeping off her battle with her stomach bug. Good thing, as there was no way she would have made it around those ramps and hidden rooms.

Llandudno Junction is right on the Irish Sea and it’s spectacular. We have a great B&B and feel like we are in luxury. Yes, we are sharing a queen bed 😊 I walked from the West promenade beach all the way to the other end and I was taken by the homes, hills and just the beauty of this place. Then I noticed on top of the hills and cliffs are MORE sheep.