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| From rolling hills to golden beaches, from soaring sea cliffs to the rugged grandeur of Snowdonia, the scenery of Wales is spectacular. So, too, is its history. Ancient standing stones, ruined Norman castles, tiny harbours which once sent schooners and tall ships half way around the world - everything the intrigued visitor could ever want is to be found in this fascinating country. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I had been to Wales for three days in the May First Week-end. We (Nine of us) went there on Friday 4th April, 2001 and came back on Monday 7th May, 2001. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| We started from London Eutston by Virgin Train and our destination in Wales was "Bangor ", the second large city in the country after the capital, "Cardiff ". The Bangor city is a very small town. There was nothing to eat or drink and there was nothing to take for shelter at 2:00 AM in the morning when we reached there. Fighting with pinching cold, we managed to get a hotel accommodation till the next day morning. Thank god our YHA was booked for the next two days. We started our sight seeing on Saturday Morning. we saw | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.Menai Strait - a beautiful Meani bridge over Irish sea 2.Beaumaris Castle 3.Holy Head. |
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| On Sunday we went to Snowdonia which is Britain second biggest park and has many mountains. Best way to explore this park is Snowdonian Mountain Railway. This train starts form LLanberis (9 miles from Bangor) and goes to the summit of Snowdonian mountain. Total journey takes 40 mins. Main purpose of this train is to see the natural beauty of the Snowdonia quickly. This train ride is excellent. It takes you to top of the snowdonia mountain from where you can see the scenic beauty of snowdonia ranges. The eye-catching view of snow covered mountain tips, I am unable to pen down! It was just an experience! nothing more than that.. We wanted to trek down on our way back, but the railway person threatened us that is we do so, we may have to pay a penalty of 5000�s, as it was offence against the preventive laws for Foot and Mouth..(Hey Foot and Mouth. teri taang toote aur tera Muh Kala % "~##) I know each of us must have scolded it like anything there. After coming down to the hill We went to a village "Betws-y-coed ". I dont even try to pronounce it. This is a beautiful village reflecting the town side culture of Wales. there we saw lots and lots and lots of bikes including Harley Davidson, BMW etc etc. People go for biking in summer to all such places and i am sure they are enjoying the best of the life! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| After this we did trekking that we missed in the last event. We went to see a waterfall near this village and nearly all of us had an unforgettable thrilling experience when we crossed the river(depth unknown) from the top of the waterfall! Many steps we took where there was not enough space to put our one sole! Sure though we all enjoyed it. We named it as "Operation Suhel's Rescue! " after the hero(?) of the event, Mr Suhel. I think this would be the centre of attraction in my video reel. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| We then went to Llandudno. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Llandudno is the undisputed 'Queen' of the North Wales resorts. Its regal personality comes from the way in which, unlike many seaside resorts, it maintains an air of dignity. There are no whirling funfairs or noisy amusements here. Instead, nothing is allowed to interfere with the view along Llandudno's long, curving promenade, backed by a line of attractively painted hotels. A strong period atmosphere from the time of Llandudno's creation in the 19th century is also apparent along the pier and amongst the shopping streets with their glass canopied frontages. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Llandudno's special personality is aided and abetted by a splendid location between two headlands. The highest, the 207m (679ft) Great Orme, can be reached by cablecar or cabinlift. Old copper mines at the summit are open to visitors. Other attractions at the resort include a dry ski slope and toboggan run, art gallery and 'The Rabbit Hole' inspired by Llandudno's reputed associations with Alice in Wonderland. The resort is the home of the North Wales Theatre, a major entertainments venue. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Llandudno was the best experience in the Wales trip. This city is totally different than cities in England. I could feel a huge culture difference between England and Wales. People are much free and jolly in Wales. A Government Bus driver didn't mind to take us to a place and back to the place where we started! He took many intermediate routes to show us Wales probably! (others were telling that he doesn't know the road properly.. ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| We started back on Monday with the warm memories of Waleshis people and the splendid beauty of nature! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Following is the additional information about Wales. You can skip if this is too long for you and go to regards part! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time was, Wales produced most of the world's coal and slate. The remains of those industries can still be seen and experienced in one of many "living history " museums. Now the valleys are green again but the unique culture of Wales - its choirs, its poetry, its art and craft - are as vibrant as ever. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Whatever you want - walking, climbing, browsing in quiet bookshops or just drinking in the atmosphere - Wales has something to offer. Wales does not just give an experience; it is an experience in itself. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regions Of Wales(South, Mid and North) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The flat southern plains offer some of the finest coastal scenery in Europe. Pembrokeshire and the Gower Peninsula are tranquil and unspoiled with long golden beaches, tiny coves and huge cliffs which seem, at times, to reach almost to the stars. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mid Wales is predominantly rural in character. Thinly populated, it is probably the least exploited part of the country. Here you can trek across rolling hills, gaze at rare red kites circling in the sky above or just wander through the streets and shops of old market towns. To the west, in Ceredigion, you can enjoy Britain's first Marine Heritage Coast at Cardigan Bay. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In the north you will find the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia. Rugged and spectacular, they are breathtaking in their grandeur while the Llyn Peninsula provides some of the most idyllic scenery in the whole of the country. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The towns, cities and villages of Wales are all different from one another. Cosmopolitan Cardiff, historic Caernarfon, sleepy Machynlleth - they are all part of the unique Welsh experience. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The geology and geography of Wales are distinctive, offering everything from rugged mountain ranges to rolling upland pastures. Dozens of restaurants across the country provide wonderful examples of Welsh cuisine. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The romantic and violent past of the country can be seen and sensed in its majestic castles, usually built by Norman invaders to keep the warlike Welsh at bay, and in the remnants of the industrial revolution. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Despite the invasions Wales has endured, the country has never lost its essential Welshness. To be born Welsh is to be imbued with a love of culture and tolerance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The welcome of Wales is different from any other part of the world. Unique in its acceptance, unique in its history and culture, Wales has to be experienced to be believed. And once experienced it will never be forgotten. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regards, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rahul | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Thursday 10th May, 2001/ London) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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