What to take with me to Wales, England
Jul 20, 2018 09:49:56 #
Schwabo
Loc: Florida
I travel to Europe 2 or 3 times a year. All I take is the 24-70 mm a Polarizing filter a small tripod a large hat and a raincoat. Have a super time over there.
Jul 20, 2018 10:50:41 #
Jul 20, 2018 11:03:28 #
Your latter choice of equipment should be ideal especially when flying. There is so much to see and do in Wales, North and South Wales have totally different scenery and architecture, try to get to the Gower Peninsula near Swansea, South Wales and the Lleyn Peninsula in the North.
You really ought to learn some Welsh as well because as soon you cross into Wales everything is written in the Welsh language, try saying "Rhosllanerchrugog" which is a small village near Wrecsam, you don't need to speak Welsh but it helps if you can read it, here are few words to give you a start:
Heddlu (Police)
Cwmru (Wales)
Toiled (Toilet)
Merched (Ladies)
dynion (Men)
eglwys (Church) similar to the French word.
ysgol (Scholl)
ysbyty (Hospital)
One final thing to realise is that Wales is part of the United Kingdom, not part of England.
Have a lovely trip.
You really ought to learn some Welsh as well because as soon you cross into Wales everything is written in the Welsh language, try saying "Rhosllanerchrugog" which is a small village near Wrecsam, you don't need to speak Welsh but it helps if you can read it, here are few words to give you a start:
Heddlu (Police)
Cwmru (Wales)
Toiled (Toilet)
Merched (Ladies)
dynion (Men)
eglwys (Church) similar to the French word.
ysgol (Scholl)
ysbyty (Hospital)
One final thing to realise is that Wales is part of the United Kingdom, not part of England.
Have a lovely trip.
Jul 20, 2018 11:13:39 #
I think people are making too much of the rain in Wales. I have visited the country many times in the last seventy years and have often remained fairly dry . . .
Never mind the landscape, here is Dylan Thomas's 'writing shed' at Laugharne.
Never mind the landscape, here is Dylan Thomas's 'writing shed' at Laugharne.
Jul 20, 2018 11:38:19 #
canonuser25
Loc: Cardiff (Wales NOT England)
Living in S Wales certainly a weatherproof. Cadw and National Trust have some great properties and coastline. A bit of advice. Wales is an old nation and very proud. It is not part of England. Great Britain comprises England, Wales and Scotland. The United Kingdom is GB plus N Ireland. It’s not we don’t like visitors - we just don’t like making it easy. PS most road signs are bilingual, sometimes Welsh first, sometimes English! Have a great time.
Jul 20, 2018 11:50:38 #
Jul 20, 2018 12:52:08 #
Snowdon is a must an old steam engine takes you to the top of the mountain. https://snowdonrailway.co.uk/ and Caernarfon castle is impressive http://www.caernarfon-castle.co.uk/ Lovely country and if you get chance visit the City of Bristol which is not far out of the way if you travel from London. https://visitbristol.co.uk/things-to-do/attractions .Its difficult to say which lens to take but there is some spectacular scenery so maybe lean toward the wide angle range. Have a wonderful trip!
Jul 20, 2018 13:24:50 #
Hi.
My dad came over from Wales. We recently enjoyed a 3 week camping trip there. Suggestion only: worry less about photos and enjoy the history, the beauty of the country, the people, the food. I have a lot of photos but the memories are in my head.
Bob
My dad came over from Wales. We recently enjoyed a 3 week camping trip there. Suggestion only: worry less about photos and enjoy the history, the beauty of the country, the people, the food. I have a lot of photos but the memories are in my head.
Bob
Jul 20, 2018 14:09:47 #
newtoyou wrote:
You beat me to that. Google David Taylor Naval Basin for an informative read (sorry, not about Wales, or even dolphins). Bill
Wow. Had no idea. That's really cool, thanks.
Jul 20, 2018 14:17:12 #
Griff wrote:
I think people are making too much of the rain in Wales. I have visited the country many times in the last seventy years and have often remained fairly dry . . .
Never mind the landscape, here is Dylan Thomas's 'writing shed' at Laugharne.
Never mind the landscape, here is Dylan Thomas's 'writing shed' at Laugharne.
"Often fairly dry" = wet enough to warrant taking a raincoat. Or two. And a brolly.
Jul 20, 2018 17:03:12 #
Just to prove that good weather can be had in Wales, here a pic. of St David's Cathedral, St Davids, Pembrokeshire.
Jul 20, 2018 18:35:56 #
Griff wrote:
Just to prove that good weather can be had in Wales, here a pic. of St David's Cathedral, St Davids, Pembrokeshire.
Lovely.
Jul 20, 2018 18:41:03 #
Jul 20, 2018 19:32:05 #
Jul 20, 2018 23:27:54 #
Start with a warm jacket...
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