Aberffraw to Four mile bridge

Now own up - who shouted that we hadn't had any rain!  We had to put waterproofs on for the first time, and we had rain for 2 or 3 hours.  Then it cleared up, but was still quite windy.  Sitting here now though back at the house it's beautifully sunny and I can see clear blue sea out of our window.
Alan having his hood adjusted!



















We started walking along the estuary and along by the sea, clambering over a  few rocks; we also walked along some beautiful paths that were grassy, and apparently they have 'silver slashers' on Anglesey who are wonderful people - probably ramblers, who come along and cut all the grass on the paths so keep the paths up-together and accessible.

There were a couple of interesting things we saw today, the church on a little island dedicated to  Saint Cwyfan, who died of a broken heart!

Church dedicated to st Cwyfan, they do weddings and baptisms there.
We then saw the burial chambers at Barclodiad - Barclodiad y Gawres (Welsh for 'apronful of the giantess') is a Neolithic burial chamber between Rhosneigr and Aberffraw on the southern coast of the island of Anglesey in North Wales. It is an example of a cruciform passage grave, a notable feature being its decorated stones.
After this we wombled on, lovely scenery and was really a beautiful walk even in the rain!  We got to a small town where we had coffee with Carol and phil, then carried on around the RAF Valley base.  This was fascinating, watching all the planes taking off - it was quite a long way round, but a lovely walk along a very sandy beach.  


After walking around the air field we made our way along the estuary for about 5 more miles in and out of inlets, winding our way to Four mile bridge, so called as it is at the 4th mile stone from Holyhead!

On cooking duty tonight, - bangers and mash - yum
Alison x

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