Friday 24 August 2018

Survival











We went over the river last week, turned left and headed for the wilds of Wales. Always a pleasure. It was incredibly moist, as always, and wild and lovely. The little brown dog ran and ran and dug holes on beaches and went in the sea and tried his hardest to keep his unruly pack together. It's been utterly exhausting for him.

We stayed in a lovely village on the Gower, which really felt like it was at the end of the world. The sheep were walking around in the road, which absolutely outraged Bertie. They would sashay up the street ahead of him, bold as brass. He was furious. Cows and horses as well, all roaming about the place like they owned it. We are not used to such things.

The boys did things in the sea with surfboards and kayaks. I left my swimsuit at home and was encouraging from the relative warmth of the shore. The beaches there are absolutely massive, and some of them almost deserted. I seem to remember craving peace and quiet when I booked the holiday, and it was lovely to find some, although with just enough civilisation to keep everyone happy.

A self-catering holiday in Wales can be hard work at times, you know how it is, and sometimes something that you sort of need to survive. But having survived it, I can report that a good time was had by all, and that no-one wanted to leave. Well, maybe the little brown dog, he was happy to get home to where everything was familiar and in the right place and he has his people slightly more under control. Holidays are not for lightweights.

16 comments:

  1. Bertie looks like he will sleep for days after his vacation. So glad you got awya for a bit and enjoyed this beautiful place.

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  2. What a beautiful place!
    Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos.
    Glad you are all home safe and cozy!

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  3. What a nice place for a holiday! You're lucky it wasn't crowded. The cottage you stayed in looked very comfy and nice. Give Bertie a pat on the head from me. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  4. I simply love your photos...you are so blessed with talent! I can see that this was a wonderful vacation, and all of you deserved it, including Bertie! Please share more!!~!

    Jane

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  5. such beautiful moments captured - so pleased you found some peace.

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  6. We had the day on the North Yorkshire Moors last week and had to avoid sheep and highland cows wandering freely. The villagers have to make sure that their garden gates are firmly shut.

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  7. Sounds like a perfect family holiday to me!

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  8. Lovely post and pictures. I especially like that last one of Bertie.
    It's good to see that you enjoyed yourselves. xx

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  9. Ah...now that looks like a little bit of heaven.

    Poor Bertie...he's had to come home from his holiday for a rest. xo

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  10. What a beautiful place for a holiday and poor Bertie. At least he can rest now which he certainly seems to be perfecting. :) xx Susan

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  11. Sounds like a perfect holiday - those beaches! Poor Bertie, having to deal with flaunty sheep and an unruly pack; he looks worn out. Glad you had a lovely time. xx

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  12. Glad you had a great time in your much loved Wales. I can just imagine you sitting on the shore enjoying the peace while the boys had fun in the sea. Lovely atmospheric photos. We are surviving a family in Northumberland at the moment. Seven in a large stone cottage. Great fun. B x

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  13. What a beautiful place....love your sweet dog happy week love Ria x 💜

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  14. Was the leaving at home of the swimsuit deliberate? I know how much you love wales and am so glad you found a bit of everything there for all of you. Bert’s new ‘do suits him xx

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  15. This sounds like a perfect holiday, beaches, happy boys and happy dog. Happy parents also by the sound of it. Glad you had a great time. xx

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  16. Well I think it sounds wonderful and, after the crowds of Devon, very peaceful and restorative. I love hearing about Bertie's exploits. Does he do the sheepdog thing of trying to round you all up on walks? X

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