Totally in awe of ElizM and her 'stroll' along Offa's Dyke we were inspired somewhat to do a bit of 'yomping' ourselves along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. The weather was glorious we were in the right kit so off we went. We happily bombed along and then would return by courtesy of the little Puffin shuttle buses - which meant we could walk farther without the worry of the return .
Sunday we were high above the sea between Broadhaven and Newgale, Monday -Tenby - Saundersfoot, Tuesday - St Davids - Solva, Wednesday- St Brides, Marloes and Dale, Thursday - Bosherton Lily pools and Friday Littlehaven via the beach at low tide.
Some of the path is a teeny bit scary, slippery with a sheer drop - I had to buy a walking pole for the extra reassurance. Dearly beloved assured me that according to the signs on the posts only men fell off - women were therefore safe.
We met dozens of like minded souls of all ages, everybody happy to have a natter, noted many lone women walking.
Kim our 12 year old lab came too, she loved every minute of it, fawned around everybody we met - stared the very sandwiches out of our mouths and learned to drink from a bottle! Now she does it all the time - who says you cant teach an old dog new tricks? Total embassment when without warning she leapt into the stream in St David's Cathedral grounds cheered on by a school party who though she was hilarious and was part of the entertainment.
By the end of the week we were suntanned, much fitter but had feet like pig's trotters and guess what? We cant wait to go and do it again - and needless to say Kim will come too!
13 comments:
Sounds lovely.
Sounds great. Interested at your seeing lots of lone women walking - we saw only one in the whole two weeks of our walk. We were formulating a theory that women don't walk alone but perhaps you have blown it. Our sample was too small, maybe. It is a bit addictive isn't it?
Gorgeous pictures and I LOVE your header too SBS. Just want to wallow in it! x
Another part of the country to put on my 'must visit' list. Sounds beautiful.
Love the new header photograph too - did wonder where you had found Snailbeach's beach....
Between you and Elizabeth I have severe walking envy. I'd love to see more photos - it looks like a great way to spend a holiday.
You do realise that next time we're going to come down and harass you, don't you? Glad to hear that you had such a good time.
Love the photos all bright and summery.. and i think the lone women walking was because they'd pushed the men off.Hence the pictures N is so wise i bet he walked on the inside..
Will i be seeing you soon?
As ChrisH says, next time we're coming down to harass you! I'm glad to hear you had such a good time and didn't fall off on the scary bits!
Really love your blog.
You will be pleased to know I've taken the plunge and written my first blog....need help and guidance though as to how to go about the tricky bits.
Kim is beautiful! Not doing too badly for twelve years old!
Big Congrats SBS with new baby grand daughter....seen piccie on purple coo. She is just beautiful. Please say congrats to son no.1 from me.
Lovely path; have done parts of it in the past. Can't stand heights, wish I'd known only men fell off.
How did you teach labbie to drink from a bottle? That trick would come in very handy, because I always have to cart a bowl around with me.
Oh my, such wonderful pictures!
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