Holy Island, Wales (30 May 10)

Besides visiting Isle of Anglesey, we also drove further west to another smaller island called Holy Island or it is also known as Holyhead Island. It is named Holy due to its high concentration of standing stones , chambers and other religious signs and sites that could be found on this small island. One of the main attraction in Holy Island is its 722feet high Holyhead Mountain.



Far behing is South Stack Lighthouse. It was built in year 1809, it's one of the famous attraction in Wales.






I was enjoying an ice-cream and the beautiful scenary of Holy Island...









Love birds...

Isle of Anglesey, Wales (30 May 2010)

I have been keeping these photos in my hard disk drive for almost a month, almost forgotten to upload it in my blog. New photos keep on coming in every week; not sure how long it will take me to upload them on my blogspot.

Hubby and I went to west UK about a month ago. We had a day trip to Isle of Anglesey and Holy Island in Wales. Both places are separated from the mainland of England. The only two bridges that connect Anglesey and the mainland are Menai Bridge and Britannia Bridge. Back in many centuries ago, Anglesey was known as 'Mother of Wales' due to its fertile fields and agriculture. Anglesey is the largest island of Wales, with the area of 720 square kilometres.

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This is one of the bridges that connects Anglesey with the mainland of UK - Menai Suspension Bridge. It was built in year 1862.



A close up shot of Menai Bridge






The breathtaking scenary under Menai Bridge.






After having our lunch in one of the typical local restaurants near the bridge, he were heading straight to Beaumaris Castle.



This cute little dog stood quietly on the horse for hours. You need to pay to get a photo with this little stunt super dog!



Beaumaris Castle was build by King Edward I in year 1295 during his campaign concurring north of Wales. The construction took about 35 years to be completed. This was the largest and last piece of historical heritage King Edward I contributed.



The entrance fee for the castle was 3 pounds each.


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This castle was protected by two layers of wall. The walkway on the first layer is connected to the castle by this wooden bridge.









Hundreds of birds flying above the castle...






That iron was really heavy!



Fighter with his iron club!






Do you want to try the water in the leather container?



Knight in T, shorts and walking shoes.









It used to be a place where people get their medical treatment...

The sea near by the castle.

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Visit to Conwy in Wales (28 Apr 07)

We went to Conwy yesterday with a group of international students. This trip was organized by International Office from University of Leeds. We were told to gather at Parkinson Building before 8am. It was really a long day for us as we have to wake up at 6:30am to prepare breakfast. The coach was fully seated, most students/ research fellows are from China and the others are from Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Italy & etc ( I would say most are Asian). I called this trip as a 'free and easy' package. We had transportation ready for us, we had a group leader who provided leftlets and informations. However, we were given freedom to explore the place freely. Basically we went there as a group, but then we were on our own when we reach the destination.


The journey took us about 3 hours to reach Conwy. Conwy stands along the coast, it is really a very attractive place. The main attaraction in Conwy is the Conwy Castle which was constructed in year 1283~1289, by English King Edward. Standing on the castle will enable you to see into the castle's Great Hall (it has no roof), which the height is over 38 metres. Conwy Castle is surrounded with ring of town walls (have to take spiral staircase to reach to the top), where we could enjoy breathtaking views of mountains and sea. Basically, the castle is surrounded by sea and river. The admission ticket for the castle is 4.50 pounds for an adult; 4.00 pounds for a student; 3.50 pounds for a child; family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) for 11.50 pounds.


Conwy town is surrounded and once was protected by Conwy's Town Walls. It was built in 13th century, and is considered to most remaining medieval wall in Britain. The walls are completely intact and are mostly unspoilt by later building. The walkway of Conwy's Walls is approximately 3/4 miles long, and visitors will have to take about 30 minutes to complete walking the walkway.

The town.

Conwy Castle and Conwy Town Walls.

Playing hide and seek.... haha!

View captured from Conwy Castle.

You may find Conwy suspension bridge behind the castle. The bridge was designed by Thomas Telford and built in 1826. The suspension bridge spans the River Conwy and it' supporting towers match the turrets of the medieval castle. Visitors will have to pay 1 pound (adult)/ 50 pence (children) or 3 pounds (family) for bridge crossing. We didn't have time to explore this amazing experience.

Conwy Suspension Bridge.

We also went around Conwy town to take a walk.

An armour shop in Conwy.

Another attraction of Conwy is the Conwy Beach. It's really beautiful and nice! Conwy is well known for fish and chip, we ordered two sets of fish and chip for lunch. We had our lunch beside the sea. Out there, with seagulls flew on top of us, wind was whispering in our ears, children were having great time fishing crabs... all these puzzles make Conwy a nice piece of arts! How I wish I could stay a little bit longer at Conwy.

Britain Smallest House measures only 3.05m high by 1.8m wide. To visit this amazing drawf house, visitors will have to pay a little bit for the entrance (75 pence for adult, 50 pence for student and 50 pence for kid).

British Smallest House

Bye Conwy!