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Aberporth to New Quay..the easy way.
Looks like I left us with a bit of cliff hanger on the last blog - I didnt mean to, I just hit the Publish button by mistake - So I'll continue where I left off, with us all feeling a little fagged and shagged overlooking the beach at Aberporth. We would now have to walk across the north beach and then walk up a pile of steps to get onto the road which led to the road to the town square. What joy. So we did and that took about 10 minutes once more heading uphill, it was feeling hopeless. Then Grant who was ahead of us started waving to come on up. Salvation came in the form of the Morlan Pub - there was a cheerful beer garden right in front of us with friendly waitresses and beer aplenty. We threw the rucksacks on the floor and at last sat down - beers were ordered and we could now at last talk to each other. Beers arrived and the sun was still blazing away.
By Germcorp4 years ago in Wander
Dont Worry, its worse than it looks..
This, dear reader, is the part where it all gets weepy and tearful. We started off in great form, refreshed from the stop off in Mwnt and headed off past the lovely little church on the left of us. There was the small incline up a rocky path and then we were back on the coastal path, it looked promising and was even flat for a while. The heat was on us and sunburn started to become a problem. We battled on until we could see Aberporth in the distance. Aberporth has a Ministry of Defence (MOD) Base situated there and we could see all the high tech Aerials and Monitoring gear poking up in the sky - it was very far away, but at least there was some hope. Good things we saw along the way, were seals in the bays below and again stunning scenery, but the big problem here was that we just seemed to be making very little forward movement, we just went up one ravine and back down another and then climbed back up again. We were begining to stop more and more often. I must point out though that Ray wasnt too bothered, as the oldest and fittest member of the crew, Ray kept going without a murmur, whilst the rest of were moaning as if the Japanese Imperial Forces had us on a forced march with a bayonet in our backs.
By Germcorp4 years ago in Wander
I lost my pants in Texas - Part 1
I recently told a friend about writing this story. She said based on the title she imagined a wandering pair of pants in Texas. I thought that was a great idea. It is true that I do not know where my pants are and what had happened to them. They could be wandering somewhere. I hope someone found them and got a good use out of them. They were a nice pretty new pair of pants. If you do see some wandering blue jeans in Texas please make sure to let me know.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Wander
I lost my pants in Texas -Part 2
We decided to stop, walk around the park a little and dip in the water and relax for a while. It was wonderful to get out of the car and rest for a few hours. It was a great combination of hot and cold water that was built out by the local people and it was free to use for everyone. There were multiple pools built with the rocks from the river. Some of the pools were warmer where the spring came in and it got cooler as we got more into the river and the hot spring got mixed with the river water. The water felt wonderful and the environment was beautiful. We had some wonderful conversations with people who were local to the area and some who were just visiting. It was a nice break from driving. If we could have, we definitely would have stayed longer.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Wander
I lost my pants in Texas Part 3
Texas. I have to say that people drive fast and crazy in Texas. I was very happy to get there as I knew that my friend was waiting for us and we had a bed to sleep in that night. I was also very excited to visit my friend and her family. It is true: Texas is a very hot place. We crossed to Texas in early morning hours and yet it took us a whole day to get to my friend’s house. By that time, it was around 10pm. During the day it got very hot. It was time to change into some lighter summer wear as the car did not have air conditioning. We stopped at a visitor center, and I went to the bathroom to change my clothes. You are right, this will be the place where I lost my pants in Texas. We are not there just yet. I went to the bathroom and used the family bathroom thinking I can wash up a little before changing. It has been a while since Utah and a nice shower. I also did not want to show up at my friend’s house all sweaty. Everything went fine until I realized that the water faucet did not work in the family bathroom. The soap did. So, I was standing there soaped up with no water. It was one of those moments when you stop in your life and think ok this just happened now what? So, imagine yourself all soaped up in a visitor center’s bathroom and you find out that there is no running water. After a minute I decided soapy or not the only way out of this is to put my dress on and head to the other women’s bathroom hoping that there is not too many people and that the water will be working there. While I was gathering all my clothes there were many thoughts going through my head. I mostly was worrying about bra and underwear and hiding them in my shirt.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Wander
How the Covid-19 pandemic changed travel?
When the pandemic first hit the world, travel almost came to a standstill, as many countries closed off their borders, implemented curfews, and travel bans, from high-risk zones.
By thewellnessxplora4 years ago in Wander
Manchester of India, Ahmedabad
One of the largest cities and former capital of Gujarat, Ahmedabad is also known as Amdavad. Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of the Sabarmati river, mostly known for its tourist attractions. It is famous for its cotton textiles, street food places, diamond cutting, and much more. If you are thinking of visiting Ahmedabad, here are some reasons to go.
By Rakshit Shah4 years ago in Wander
Five Ways Bicycle Touring Can Strengthen Your Relationship
My partner and I are fresh off our first bicycle tour. We cycled from north of Finland to the east coast of Spain to raise money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. For ten weeks and two days, we were together for almost 24/7 (bar trips to the toilet or shower) and we are now closer than ever.
By R.S. Sillanpaa4 years ago in Wander
Sunday Driver
I remember joking about Sunday Drivers. They wear a hat, drive too slow, and don't have any sense of urgency, generally holding up traffic. Mostly found on country roads.
By Lisbeth Stewart4 years ago in Wander
To Pick South Dakota Sweet Corn
2021 has been a very… interesting year for me. I intend to write a piece at the end of the year, but with October coming to a close in a little over a week, there’s likely not a whole lot left to write by most standards. I hope anyway; there've been some curve balls this year that I’m still dealing with. Here, I would like to talk about a trip I took to South Dakota this year, in July/August. It was the cause of first stress, then some happiness, and then gratitude. Due to my aunt and uncle’s desire for privacy, and also my lack of impulse to take many photos (reaching for my phone isn’t usually my first instinct), I will only refer to my aunt and uncle as such - without name - and there won’t be many personal photos.
By Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)4 years ago in Wander
A Big Bad American Road Trip
"Go West, young man, go West and grow up with the country," Horace Greeley said in 1850, and who better than a dead guy to listen to when deciding your holiday plans?
By Billy Francis4 years ago in Wander
10 essentials that are must-haves for a travel junkie
For those who love to roam across the entire world and have a bucket list already prepared, here are must-have travel essentials for you being a bird of passage. It might seem easy but can be equally daunting at the same time. So here are a few essentials that must be carried in case you are all about travelling.
By Jugnu Asthana4 years ago in Wander