Monday 8th August 2022
We went back into Swansea for the third time today, and hired bikes again! This time, we cycled towards Port Talbot a little way, before turning back and cycling to Mumbles and back, because the cycle lane is so good.
One of the reasons I really like the beach at Swansea is the green areas separating the beach from the road. It has been hot and so to have shade from trees but being able to see the sea at the same time makes it even better. And a great picnic spot!
We travel to St David’s tomorrow, to a campsite located about a mile from the beach!
Tuesday 9th August 2022
The journey to St David’s wasn’t too bad - there were a few roads that we decided to avoid due to being quite steep and tricky for motorhomes, but got there for exactly 1pm. Once setting up, we walked to Whitesands beach as it is so close by. It was very busy compared to the beach at Swansea, but really nice.
Whitesands is located on the Wales Coast Path, so we followed that to St David’s Head. From here, you can see Ramsey Island, as well as several smaller coves and beaches. As the end of St David’s Head is very rocky, we didn’t go right to the end but got as far as we felt safe to go. We saw a seal swimming, and a family also mentioned that it is possible to see porpoises here, although we couldn’t see any. Towards the end of our walk, we think we may have seen an adder!!!
We are staying here until Friday. We may consider going on a boat trip to Ramsey Island, and will definitely walk to St David’s, which is the smallest city in the UK! It is forecast to be hot though on Thursday, so we will make sure not to overdo it in the sun that day.
So good to read about your continuing adventures. I have thought about you a lot and wondered how you have coped in the heat in Marvin. I imagine he is like a little oven! Good to know that you are also trying every available coffee and cake store along the way :0) Perhaps I should have come along with you ;0)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the remainder of your trip - I am off to sample Uncle Sam's cookies and cakes again in September