Then, we went on to Wales and decided to stay in Cardiff (Caerdydd). We arrived a little late to see the castle that evening, so we settle for a nice walk around town. We had dinner at a theatre turned pub with a good view of the passers-by on the street below. The prices were so much more reasonable than London! We spent the night at The Big Sleep - an interesting B&B with a hostel feel in a converted office block. Evidently, John Malkovich is a silent partner in the venture. His impact is apparent in the various pictures on the walls, including in our room.
On Saturday morning, we had a lovely breakfast and then headed to Cardiff Castle. We had a good time touring the Victorian living areas and the Norman keep on the grounds.
After the castle, we started the trip back to England. We spent a few hours driving through the Cotswalds to find out what the fuss is all about. They were nice quaint villages and lovely countryside - though we are sure we have seen quainter and lovelier elsewhere. It was a nice time.
We ended the day with a stop at a pub for dinner and then Annette had to be dropped off at the airport for the long ride back home.
3 comments:
John Malkovich knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you're awake...
I biked the Cotswolds on a lark a few years ago ... takes away from the quaintness, a bit, although you feel very happy and peaceful while going downhill...
wow, great pix. i'll have to check out these areas myself while in england...if i can pull myself away from all there is to do in london!!
just let me know when you up for a coffee or something, i'll be staying in london till end of may.
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