HOLYHEAD and CONWY CASTLE

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Monday Oct 19 dawned overcast but a non rain day was forecast.  We decided to take advantage of the day and do a drive to Holyhead to make reservations on the ferry for our trip to Dublin on Saturday.  The two hour trip went smooth.  Once our reservations were made and tickets purchased, we did a bit of a walk about in Holyhead which is quite hilly and unfriendly to walking.  We had a bite of lunch and then proceeded on our way.  I thought of our friend Bruce who has been known to comment, "I didn't leave anything there", when he has visited places of non distinction. Similarly, I couldn't help but feel that I didn't leave anything in Hollyhead.   Holyhead is an old seaport, dating back to the Romans.  The people were friendly, but the "spirit" seemed cold and uninviting – at least to me.  I am sure that it is a nice place to pass through en route to other destinations. 

After our visit to Holyhead, we stopped at Conwy Castle, one of a series of Castles built in North Wales by King Edward I during his realm  (1272-1307).  Conwy Castle is considered to be one of the best preserved Castles from the medieval period with the great hall, Kings apartment, kitchen and chapel intact in spite of the lapse of years since its erection. 

After our brief exploration of the Castle, we made our way back to our "accommodations" relaxed and congratulated ourselves on what turned out to be a beautiful day in which to view our locale.  We are doing what tourists have to do.  Taking each day one at a time thankful for the good weather that comes our way.

Ken and Pat Burns from the road and/or the sea

just as happy as can be