Backpackering 9 - Day 2

 

A day out to Brighton to visit a couple of places we missing out on, on our last trip there. 

First, the Toy and Model Museum

with dollhouse miniatures, of course.

Second, the Royal Pavilion

in between which we tripped down to

take the view from the pier.

Gek and Toby enjoying it, inspite of the cold. 

Backpacking 9 - Day1

 

Arriving at Paddington Station, we took the walk across Hyde Park towards Victoria passing its partially frozen lake.

You had to feel sorry for the birdies there.

Finished this Day

 

An AI design created by our neighour Clive. Nine evenings of needling.

A Christmas Greeting

 from FUA.

Well, David, her carer.

Tredegar House, Newport

 

The original Tudor building was erected in  c1490 by the Morgan family, with the current house being completed in the 1670's, by Sir William Morgan. 

But before going indoor, we looked around what is left of the original 53,000 acre grounds, with a 280 year old sweet chestnut tree,

 this lake,

and a posh gate.

A walk through the walled formal garden, with a cedar tree and festive pines, 

to the splendor within,

also with a festive spin.

Dingle Leaf Clearing, Stump to Stump

Christmas Decs Done

 

Christmas a'kumin.

 With visitors this year.

Jigsaw

 

Before

and after.

Christmas Coming

 

Penarth Christmas Fair

Setting up for Penarth's Christmas Fair and lights switching on. The only chance to walk the middle of Windsor Road.

Alexandra Park Topiary

 

Lovely.

Cosmeston

 

Waking to a beautiful sunrise and a breakfast at our place,

we visited the park

to enjoy the wild life

and autumn views.

An unexpected treat.

To the Senedd

 

Toby came to visit us for a couple of days staying at the Beach Cliff apartments on the Esplanade

 and after a breakfast at Coffi Co we set off across the barrage

to show him The Bay

and visit the Senedd.

Good Morning Sun

 

A Beaver Moon

 

A stroll down to the pier, 130 years old this year 

to catch the moon

before it goes into hiding 

darkening the Esplanade a little more.

Bright lights within.

Model Railway Exhibition

 

Back to Bute Park and Sophia Gardens to see the models

and the query scene settings.

The weekends prize winner, Cardiff Docks by no other than The Penarth MRC.

The weir water was crashing all the way across this weekend compared to last.

Green and Black M.

A funny effect.