Barmouth.

Backdrop of mountains with a huge church part way up one. Small has all you need, compact, flat, ideal for breathily challenged. I love it. No paddling today Midge old girl. 🤷‍♂️

[soulboy118]

Love barmouth don, the beaches are always pristine there , bala is another favourite of mine

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We stopped at Bala for breakfast then headed over the mountains towards Porthmadog. Lovely run and the weather was good then.

[majji]

She looks a tad disappointed at the no paddling injunction . . .

[Hidden in reply to majji]

Too many white 🐎 blowing a gale 🙁

[majji in reply to Hidden]

She presents a back and shoulders wreathed in disappointment Cap'n - please ensure you make it up to her . . .

[Hidden in reply to majji]

She got plenty spoilt on this trip I can assure you. 😉

[majji in reply to Hidden]

And so she should - that should apply to every female

[Hidden in reply to majji]

I think it does. They insist. 😅

[majji in reply to Hidden]

It should be a matter of course . . . . .

[sassy59]

Looks like a wonderful journey you’re all on Don. Enjoy! Xxxx

[skischool]

With all that strapping and the carabina Midge looks like she is ready for a bit of abseiling Master Po? I can smell the sea air from here. x

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She could easily be airborne out there 😅

[HungryHufflepuff]

I'm loving traveling vicariously with you all 😊

[Pam1952]

Looks lovely Don. I hope that you're enjoying your adventure. 🐾🐶 XXX

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I am thank you Pam, like a born again traveller. 🚐😀

[Pam1952 in reply to Hidden]

Pleased to hear it Don. It's a beautiful part of our lovely land. 😍🐾🐾 XXX

[Carnival567]

I last stayed in Barmouth when I was 13, 76 now; we stayed in a guest house near the church. The railway was still functioning and my brother 15 and I were permitted to go to Aberystwyth by (steam) train, and up Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge railway. No jeans and T shirts in those days, I wore my best tweed coat, and my brother grey flannels and sports jacket. We also walked across the railway bridge, the toll was a ha’penny . Happy days, enjoy your trip Don xxx

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I remember the area in those days. B y son couldn’t believe it when he stopped a whacking great steam engine at Llandanwg Halt just by putting his arm out.😅

[knitter]

I spent a family holiday near Barmouth nearly sixty years ago now, walked across the railway bridge and then later took my young children back there...sandcastles on the beach.

A visit to Harlech too and Shell Island.

Thanks for the update Don on your travels .

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Lovely we might have met all years ago and here I am writing to you while sitting on Barmouth promenade in my van.

[Lemon7]

Lovely to see your travels. Have a great time.

[Pantani]

Barmouth was a favourite of ours when the children were young. Camped close to the beach. Would have been a bit cold for Midge to paddle. Bella had a relaxing day on the train.

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The waves were too high she only has little legs. The weather turned out not so had after all. Cloudy no sun much but not bad.🙂

[Doggie123-UK]

Used to go camping at Dyffryn Ardudwy and Tal-y-Bont just up the road from Barmouth many many years ago

[Hidden]

Just seen this photo looks a lovely place midge is taking in the view. 😊

[Hidden]

She was looking to see if there was any chance of a run and a paddle, but the wind was blowing a gale and there where white-topped waves crashing on the beach. 🙁