Aberdovey to Machynlleth.

The road along the Dovey River Estuary must have some of the most magnificent views anywhere. I had a job keeping my eyes on the road. The market was closing down by the time we got there which is when the bargains are usually to be found but not in Machynlleth. I thought I was in Yorkshire for a minute 🙄. I bought a chunk of carrot cake for my tea £2.50, it was quite a big piece. Headed back for Barmouth through the mountain pass. My camper has a 2.3 turbo Diesel engine which is quite big for a little vehicle so she loves the mountains. Sandwiches on Barmouth prom for tea.

[skischool]

I am enjoying this trip almost as much as Midge,Sally and Dolly,enjoy that rather expensive carrot cake though i thought you would be eating Welsh cakes which are really rather nice.

Ski's and Scruff's eating tuna cake x

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

Carrot cake sounds healthy cake to me, I don’t know whether it is. Anyway I like it.😉

[majji in reply to Hidden]

It will of course enable you to see in the dark Cap'n

[CDPO16]

The Dovey river estuary to Machynlleth and back to Barmouth - you are certainly motoring along. Sounds like a great trip. Sleep well.

[Hidden in reply to CDPO16]

I’m in training for Devon and Cornwall 😉

[JANET127]

Hi Mr Don! Your pictures are Beautiful! I now am getting a peek at Britain! It looks lovely! Have fun! Carrot cake is yummy! Janet127

[knitter]

Yesterday I was trying to remember the words of Men of Harlech.....today it’s the Bells of Aberdovey !

A musical tour of North Wales.

You tube here I come .

Where are you off to next, Don? Cwm Rhondda ...that’s a bit far South though.

[Hidden in reply to knitter]

I head for home tomorrow. This was just a trial run to see if could still ‘cut it’ in my dotage. Seems I still can with a few adjustments. 😉

[majji in reply to Hidden]

You can still cut the mustard cap'n

[skischool in reply to majji]

"Cutting the mustard" IMO(get the new street cred) the man in my opinion is a pioneer or maybe that's a pie and ear. xx

Ski's merely a disciple in awe.

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

Away with you both, this place is full of ‘em, hero’s by the hundred if not thousand, you two included. 😅

[majji in reply to Hidden]

I am sure you are right Cap'n but do they bring the smiles, the pleasure and enjoyment (sometimes the tears) that you bring almost daily to this wonderful site?

[majji in reply to skischool]

The first recorded use of the phrase was attributed to O. Henry in 1907 SirSki - you are of course correct in your use of pioneer and awe - not so sure about your merely

[skischool in reply to majji]

Bugger she's out of the shadows and biting,you are not supposed to be feeding at this time of the day. xx

[majji in reply to skischool]

Lol stop wriggling!

[Hidden in reply to majji]

A soldier who passes inspection is said to “pass muster.” We use this phrase for all kinds of things and processes that must be approved, meet a certain standard. ... the expression is definitely not “pass the mustard". 'Cutting' the muster is being clever or crafty enough to avoid the muster (avoid being inspected).

[sassy59]

Stunning views Don and what about that sky! Fantastic. Enjoy that cake. Xxx 😘

[Hidden]

The weather started badly but gradually improved until now a brilliant sunset is preparing itself.👍😀 (The cake was yummy so it’s sure to be unhealthy) 🙄

[sarcoid123]

I too am enjoying your trip and photos. Thank you. I am tracking the places on GoogleEarth? If you are intending going up (and down) Snowdon by train you will need to book beforehand, but it does say on their website "Only registered support dogs are allowed on our trains." My son and daughter-in-law just turned up last year to buy tickets but all the seats were already sold. Have a good day tomorrow.

[Hidden in reply to sarcoid123]

I must go home tomorrow. I’ll be taking the coast road Llandudno Rhyl and the new Merseyside Gateway Bridge.

[sarcoid123]

Thank you Don. I have looked at tomorrow's journey on GoogleEarth, and will be thinking of you tomorrow. Have a pleasant drive.

[HungryHufflepuff]

I am loving this adventure 🏜

[Kittykat2]

Ah Don sounds like you have had a great little trip around .....good for you.

Wow the clouds look fantastic in the pic you posted.

Carrot cake sounds yummy got to have some nice treats 💕X

[jmsutt73]

Thank you for sharing...such a beautiful view! I always wanted to come. I've always wondered what neighborhoods looked like there. J

[Patsy164]

It’s been lovely following your journey Don with the lovely pictures too. It must be lovely to get in your van and drive where you want. Safe journey home. X 😊

[Tinker26]

Love all those places ,normally stay in Clarach bay in a cottage ,lovely memories of beautiful places....enjoy x

[welshtony]

Hi Don, I live in Machynlleth, poor market yesterday, they finished early because of the weather, but thank you for coming here

[Hidden in reply to welshtony]

I thought it didn't look it's usual happy self, of course the sun was shining by the time I got there. I was pleased to see that the big second-hand book shop was still there on the right hand side going out of town. I've spent many hours in there over the years.😊

[welshtony in reply to Hidden]

I know the bookshop you mean, there is also another one as you go out of town but deals in bird books, I spend time in there

[watergazer]

Hoping it's better weather for the journey home .It looks like you all had a good time X

[MoyB]

It sounds as though you are having a really good trip, Don! Hope you and the crew continue to enjoy it as much as I am. xx Moy

[Hidden]

Lovely photo enjoyed your journey with you 😊 glad you enjoyed your carrot cake have a safe journey home hope your travel company have had a good time.😃

[Izb1]

Well Don, you have quite a following on here and we have all enjoyed the ride, its great that you have shared this with us and we have been able to see a lovely part of Wales, thank you x p.s. love carrot cake x

[majji]

MmMmmmm I adore carrot cake - never can resist it - Good night

[Hidden]

Go to bed at once. 😘

[majji in reply to Hidden]

I am obeying your command in about ten seconds . . . . . only about a day late . . . .

[Artist1956]

Beautiful.

[megshafer]

Looks like a very pretty place, nice picture Don.

Please give Midge a big cuddle and some rubs from me!!

Meg xx