Can it be? Another sunshine filled day is in store. Rain is forecast for tomorrow and then dry again on Friday. No matter what happens now, we can’t complain even a little bit about the weather.
Wales seems to be filled with castles and beautiful coast line. Today we opted for a short trip from Llanstadwell, our tiny town, to Pembroke, the main city of Pembrokeshire, for a visit to the well developed Pembroke Castle. The castle is most famous as the birthplace of Henry VII who became king of England by overthrowing the despised King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field. He was the last king of England to win the throne on the battlefield. Henry VII ended the dynastic wars known as the Wars of the Roses, founded the Tudor dynasty, and modernized England’s government and legal system. Queen Elizabeth II is a direct descendant of Henry VII.
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The castle itself has been restored to good effect in many places and is well endowed with interesting displays and historical markers. There is a labyrinth of passageways and lots of towers to climb (or not). There is also a brass rubbing centre – my mother would have loved it and spent hours doing rubbings.
After the castle we wandered into town and happened on the Town Hall. The first floor is dedicated to a series of wall murals (no pictures, sorry) describing the town’s history. They were created by a retired husband and wife artist team from 2006 until 2009. Upstairs s the town museum, an eclectic collections of Pembroke memorabilia looked after by a pleasant and chatty curator.
The we drove to Milford Haven for a picnic lunch along the River Cleddau before returning home early to Kiln House for a leisurely afternoon reading and napping as we awaited cocktail at five (ish). Elaine saw the afternoon ferry go out to Rosslare, Ireland as I was napping. It was a beautiful afternoon on the River Cleddau, the wide tidal estuary that runs in from the Irish Sea.
Dinner and drinks at home (Kiln House) tonight. See you tomorrow.
Love your Kiln house. Such a fine view and with weather like that your pix are even prettier!
Hope you have your toothpicks at the ready. And no wonder I always enjoy the upper crust. Always learn something from this blog. You have a pretty view! Nice.