"In this landscape are the footprints of Saints and the memories of Merlin." A.R.O.S. for today . . .
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. . . Well, sort of. We could see Merlin's Hill, so that's good enough for me. My eldest daughter and I decided to blow the cobwebs away and have a lovely walk around Colomendy, and those fabulous views across the Towy valley down towards Carmarthen town.
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Looking up the next valley over, towards Horeb.
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Down towards Colomendy with the view unfolding at our feet.
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The many-hilled Towy valley.
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On the East-facing banks there were plenty of Foxgloves which had survived the recent snow. A promise of things to come.
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If you look carefully (you will probably have to click on and enlarge) you will see the first tentative pussy paw buds from some Willow in the hedgerow - a shame someone cut the hedge .
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Climbing back in the direction of home.
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The Big House in this area, seen through the trees. Grander than ours - but nothing like as old!
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Below: looking down on our house, and the farm beyond. Better than the aerial view . . .
What stunning views, BB. Wow!!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous....looks like spring.
Have a great week BB. Take care
Oh, I just adore those hills, what a beautiful part of the country.
ReplyDeleteOh I wish it were not so far to drive. Merlin's Hill - Bryn Myrrdin (have I spelt it correctly?); and the fabulous Tewi river. Sadly,now my sister no longer lives in Haverfordwest, our visits to this magical part of Wales are less likely, and I feel bereft. For 'Merlin in his Crystal Cave' has captivated me since I first read the poem (was it Edwin Muir's?) in the early 50s.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lovely restorative walk for you and T. And, just think--a GREEN landscape instead of that tiresome snow!
ReplyDeleteDenim & Kath - we are very lucky to live in such a beautiful area with fabulous views.
ReplyDeleteAnn - Merlin's Hill is about 7 miles from us I'd guess. What a shame you have no need to travel this way to visit your sister. I've not read the poem but read Mary Stuart's Crystal Cave 30 or more years ago . . .
MM - I LIKE green. They can keep the white stuff!
What amazing views and all just a brief walk for you! I enjoyed it very much...thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Dianne
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