The last leg of our Welsh adventure took us across the Elan valley to Aberystwyth via the Devils Bridge. Words really cannot do justice to the scenery here so I will let my pictures (for once) do the talking...
These stunning views changed dramatically at one point as we came upon these 19th century abandoned mines. I believe lead was mined here and in others close by copper.....
They have now been designated areas of particular archaeological interest and much of it is fenced off. But what you can see is a stark reminder of the conditions that men worked in to extract these precious metals.
Our journey continued on to The Devils Bridge. There is a pretty story about the 3 bridges which are built virtually on top of each other.You can read it here
Again the views were spectacular and even though there had been much less rain than usual leading up to our visit the water falls were magnificent...
And then finally we arrived at Aberystwyth, what a wealth of lovely architecture....
And the natives were quite friendly (especially if you shared your fish and chips )...
So with a beautiful view of the bay we said goodbye....for now....but we will be back....after all it is in my blood.....Stormy Johns from Pembroke I am sure you have been watching me discover your beautiful country, and perhaps you are smiling a little, though I have yet to venture that far south!
Hoping I didn't lose you all on the way, it was another marathon...
TTFN
Jenny xx
