Saturday Lunch

Saturday Char Kway Teow, David style.

Goytre Wharf

Just after parking up, we had to shelter from a heavy rain shower.

But it passed over quickly, so on to the canal side walk, the Brec Mon Canal

It is spring then?  

And the blue sky was back

Funny place to find a throne.

The tunnel we hid in from the rain on our arrival.

And so on to lunch.  This was our first sit down eat out for 18 months, almost to the day.  

Caerphilly Mountain Walk

Soon to be much darker when the trees leaves mature.

But not for this poor tree, a casualty of our winter storms.

Cefn Onn

Another first visit.  Enjoying the spring

Parc Darran

 

First a walk in the woods.

Still early for the leaves

Recent rain causing a bit of a torrent,

Peace.

This was our second trip out with a new purpose.....a bacon bap

A couple of minutes later we were eating our lunch in the rain. WHAT's going on, IT is MAY....yes?

A May Storm

  

Yesterday saw three flowers decapitated by the wind and rain.

Today there is a 44 mph wind from the west expected at 2 pm. So, a recue in order.  The rest of the garden has been battened down, its equivalent of our own lockdown.

Back to Play

Having fun, even if looking a bit serious. Honest.

Caerphilly Mountain Views

 

To the North

To the North East

To the East

Towards Hengoed

Visit to Cardiff Bay

 

The reason for our visit, a must attended  appointment  with the immigration agent to take Gek's bio data for her Indefinite Leave to Remain visa, the last step in the application.  Phew.  Now the wait for the result which could be up to 6 months from now.   But at least Gek is now in the country legally.

Of course, being just a tad early, we took the opportunity to stretch our legs, down to the Bay.  The Norwegian Church is still there. 

Memories of Scallywag's visit..

Every where was blue. Lovely.

Walking and biking, the new must does.

New Smart Phone Picture

 

A wide angle view of the workshop. Different.

Snow Again

 

This winter is the year of the snow.

There be Snow on Our Hill

 

Awoke this morn to snow.

No grazing today, me thinks.

The Front.

The back.  Feed the birds a must in this sort of weather.

Icing on the pots.

and hedges.

But the heather seems to love it.

What is he doing out?  It isn't summer yet mate.

Blooms in Winter

 

Heathers out front,

Sparaxis inside

Decorations

 

Surrounded by art works on our Christmas Eve.

Resting

 

Our neighbour's pussy cat's favour head rest.