London and Wales ~ Part Six

The boys went adventuring on their own on one of our home days.

Calvin took his camera (of course) and this post is the result of that.

Emma wasn't with them, so, Fraser is the only human featured.

It gives a good feel for the area in which our Auntie Mary lives.

This is the view from the top of Auntie Mary's street.

One of the corners in the village.

There are many fields and farms in the surrounding area.

Many beautiful views may be seen from vantage points along the way.

Auntie Mary's village is very hilly.

Note the placement of the vehicle on the road ~ this is a two way street.

And, another two way lane ~ see the walls of brick on either side?

It really is tricky to navigate roads like these ~ just ask Howie.

This is just a foot path...in case you were wondering.  :)

Imagine meeting an oncoming vehicle around this bend ~ it happens.
Oh, and the local people drive quickly.  It's a bit unnerving.

In Wales and England, farmer's fields are accessible to the public.

However, if I had been with these boys, I don't think I would have allowed this.

It made for some nice pictures, though.  Maybe it was for the best that I wasn't along.  :)

Fraser came home from this excursion filthy ~ now we know why.

Still more to come.  Thank you for bearing with me!

Many Hugs, Camille

*Posts in this series ~ Introduction, Part One, Part Two, Part Three, 

Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven, Final Installment

**Photos in this post by Calvin ~ Thank you my love.  xo

London and Wales ~ Part Five

Howie's Dad (the children's Poppa) was taught

the art of sailing by his grandfather when he was a young boy.

  Cemaes Bay (pronounced Kemmess) on the Isle of Anglesey

in North Wales was where it all took place.

Naturally, we had to go.

It was approximately a two hour journey from Auntie Mary's 

home to Cemaes Bay.  However, it was well worth the trip ~ 

we were so thankful we made the effort to go.

On our way, there was another castle to see.
So, we stopped to see it ~ of course.

We had to cross a bridge to get over to the Island.
Once we were on the other side, we pulled over for our photographer.

See him at work?  Meanwhile, Emma posed for a photo with her own camera.

Calvin captured this image a little ways up from where we were in the shot above.

See the Menai Bridge in the distance?  It can be seen in the two previous photos as well.

On our way into the village of Beaumaris, this is what we saw ~
cute little row houses lining the beach.

See the castle at the end of the road?
Old and new exist side by side in these villages ~ I found it fascinating.

All accounted for except our photographer ~ we sure appreciated his work.

See the Tudor (black and white) house in the centre of the photo below?

Apparently, it is one of the oldest in Great Britain ~

see the sign stating that fact?  Howie and I posed in front of its front door.

Here's something just a little bit older ~ from the late 1200's.
Our three explored it by themselves while the adults opted out.

Beaumaris Castle is a beautiful example of castle workmanship.

However, we were happy to let the children explore it alone.

Auntie Mary and I had coffee together in a sweet little shop in the village
while Howie had a little time of quiet by himself.  Everyone was happy.

The spiral staircases were steep and dizzying ~ Emma didn't seem to mind.

Emma took photos of...

...Calvin taking photos.  :)

And, here he is...our photographer!

Fraser and Emma were his subjects some of the time.

I'm so thankful that he captures people as well as landscapes and architecture.

See the ocean beyond the walls and the land in the distance?  That's the mainland of Wales.

The Isle of Anglesey (which we were on) is also part of Wales.

This is the view from the castle looking back at the village of Beaumaris.
See the row houses in the middle left of the shot below?
They are the ones pictured fourth from the top of this post ~ from the other side.

 Calvin hopped a fence to get this shot....

...and this one.

We are just above Cemaes Bay in the photo below.
It was a blustery day ~ very fitting for the location.

This is the very same boat launch that the children's Poppa went sailing from as a boy.

Howie and Fraser at the bottom of the launch.

And, that's all for now...but, there is still more to come.
Thank you for joining with me in the remembering of it all.

Many Blessings, Camille

*Posts in this series ~ Introduction, Part One, Part Two, Part Three, 
Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven, Final Installment

**Photos in this post courtesy of my two photographers ~ Calvin and Emma.  
Oh, yes...and Fraser took one with Emma's camera as well.
Thank you my loves.  xoxoxo

The Quotidian (10. 12. 14)

Quotidian: daily, usual, or customary;

everyday; ordinary; commonplace.

Repairs.

Ten years' worth of wall dings covered up ~ basement hall.

This is where it all began ~ upstairs bath.

Which led to this.  Which is why I did this.

She was paid to do it ~ and, not by me!  :)

Where she left them.

Casualty.

Empty and freshly cleaned ~ waiting to be filled.

Setting up one of the first fires of the season.

Risk with friends on a Friday night.

First snow.

First snow angel.

First (and only?) outdoor hockey of the season ~ rare in these parts.

Unpacking the decorations.

Trimming the tree.

Happy Wednesday, Y'all!
With Love, Camille