As a thank you to my helpful friends, I wanted to show them a bit of Wales as they don't drive any more so have been stuck at the cottage whilst they've been staying with Ed. I knew that M loved woodland, so we went to the Elan valley, and it was lovely there, despite no sunshine. M chose the woodland walk, so we walked over the bridge below the reservoir and then back through the woods. Then up towards the village to sit by the river there.
G and M. They have calmed me down and helped my shoulder no end. I am no longer in pain and able to think more rationally about NZ and the Airport Challenges!!
Today I have the Chiropractor again so it's a long drive to Carmarthen. I am hoping he will be surprised by the improvement in my shoulder mobility. I will look for a cat bed for the boys to use when I am away, in case they stay out and sleep in the Utility. Alfie has been using my kneeler mat as a bed, and L. Whale has a Big Box he uses. I need to look for a smart pair of trousers for my holiday too. I will also have a little look around Charlies, as I always like looking in their Kitchen section.
I have been enjoying looking through Instagram this week as it has changed the Algorithm to Lots Of Quilts and crafting too :) Nice to have inspiration from other people's work.
Glorious photographs of the countryside in and around the Elan Valley. So many years since we were there. We wish you well with your chiropractor and your shoulder.
ReplyDeleteChiro helped. I had to go to Pets Are Us to buy a dog ball to use against one particular area of my shoulder. I know how to have fun!! Glad you liked the Elan Valley photos. It is beautiful there.
DeleteI love the Welsh countryside, I feel so calm and relaxed when I'm there. You're so lucky to have this on your doorstep.
ReplyDeleteMe too (calm and relaxed when out walking in it). I count myself very fortunate.
DeleteWhat beautiful photos. Your new friends have done you the world of good, and this outing in nature was a lovely way to say 'thank you'.
ReplyDeleteThey have indeed. They don't eat cake (are raw vegans I believe), so this was the best way to say thankyou.
DeleteYour photos show lovely fall colors and clear waters. My post today mentions a trip my husband and I took years ago to visit many castles in Wales. So beautiful. Good news that your shoulder has improved mobility and you are no longer in pain. It sounds like you have a trip upcoming, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI am glad my photos reminded you of your trip. Certainly PLENTY of castles here to visit. Glad I am now nearer to the North Wales ones I would like to visit.
DeleteTrip is to New Zealand.
One of my favourite places to visit, I love going there
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to be just a short drive away and so beautiful in all seasons.
DeleteGorgeous photos and a lovely way to thank these new friends. They look a nice couple x That reservoir is so low…. We’ve barely had any rain here again….. a dry winter would cause so many problems for water supplies and farmers.
ReplyDeleteWhere is it all? It must be up there?…..
Being outside in nature is so good for the soul x Danette
We've had some rain - some very heavy rain - it was so heavy in fact it pressure-washed the walls of the house here and they are sparkling white! Not enough to top the reservoirs up though. There are two higher ones and if this gets too low, they let water down from the biggest one.
DeleteIt was a lovely walk and a nice meditation by the river.
Such lovely places to visit. I am so glad that your are getting more mobility in your shoulder.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I am surrounded by beautiful scenery, just so fortunate.
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