Last week Ian and I borrowed his parents’ camper van and took off to Wales for a mini holiday. It rained practically the whole time but it was wonderful anyway and I’d happily give up any home comforts to go again for a few days.
A few highlights of our holiday included a trip to Barry Island, a visit to the National Showcaves of Wales (where there were life-sized models of dinosaurs!) and a stop off at Happy Days, a huge vintage shop and tea room in Cowbridge.
Other memorable experiences: getting Ian and I stuck almost ankle deep in mud when I insisted on walking out to some washed up boats to take photos, winning £10 on my first venture into a casino, driving through the most beautiful countryside and eating lots of candyfloss and fried halloumi cheese.
Dinosaurs, abandoned boats, and cotton candy? It sounds like a perfect mini-holiday!
Pretty sure I’ve been there, I recall a picture of my 7 year old self looking pretend-scared at a model of a brontosaurus! You have taken some lovely photos. Happy Days sounds brilliant! I’ll have to remember to go there next time.
Love the dinosaurs! So cool! Glad you enjoyed your holiday :)
Sounds like so much fun! I never grew out of my “I love dinosaurs” phase so this I would totally love
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such great photos! sounds like it was a lovely trip. and fried halloumi cheese mmmm
Ah, the boat looks so lovely! I would have done the same! Everything to catch a photo. :-)
These photos are so dreamy and whimsical. Looks like you had such a nice time. =)
those dinosaurs totally freaks me out! good photos though.
I’m from Wales so I’m really glad you had a lovely time! It really is so beautiful here, and it doesn’t rain anymore than England really lol come back soon! xx
Love the photos! Sounds like a fun trip!
These pictures are so haunting and beautiful! I really love the one of the run down boat. Sounds like a perfect little get away!
I love the dinosaurs! For a second I thought it was Wookey Hole caves, they have dinosaurs there too! The National Showcaves ones look in better shape though… Sounds like a lovely mini holiday!
Oh my gosh, I’m in love with all of these pictures! xo
Dinosaurs in Wales! Oh my! I am so envious of your trip, I’d love to see Wales one day – especially in a camping van.
Wow! this sounds like so much fun! :)
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So how come there are dinosaurs in Wales? :)
Amazing pictures as always! Makes me wanna leave sunny Australia and go to foggy, pre-fall Europe!
I love visiting wales! I think its the perfect place for a little break. I can’t understand why its got such a bad rep, athough it does rain quite a bit but so does all of britain.
Whoa, those dino pics are amazing! Looks like a fabulous time!
Love the dinosaurs! Amazing photos x
your trip looks amazing. Wish I could nip over to Wales to see those awesome dinosaurs but alas, I’m in Dundee which feels a million miles away!
Gorgeous!!! I can’t believe I’ve never seen your blog before. Definitely following!
looks like you had a great time! stunning photos x
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Beautiful beautiful photos. I’ve always wondered what Wales looked like.
Is it wrong how much I actually really love Wales? We used to go to Pembrokeshire almost every year and I remember a particularly wonderful dinosaur park there as well, the south must be full of them! Glad you had a good time xXx
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Haloumi cheese is the best! These photos are magic, you have me wanting to pack up my life in Australia and jump in a caravan too. If only…
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Oh my god! You are stunning :) The most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen. You remind me of Kate Middleton! I love your style and all the pictures you post :) AMAZING!
Your photographs are just so stunning! Sounds like a perfect holiday!
These are incredible photos!
What a great selection of photos! Absolutely love the dinosaurs :)
I just found your blog – nice photography and that trip looks like it was fun!
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cool photos! looks like an amazing place to visit. :)
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Oh my ! is that Dan yr Ogof caves? I have so many happy childhood memories of that place the stalactites that look like gigantic pieces of streaky Bacon!
thanks for sharing!
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DAN YR OGOF!! I live sort of near there. Well. Not really, I’m from Cardiff. But I’ve been there and recognised the dinos ;) Were the llamas still there? I love your beachy photos :) And your blog, I only just found it today :)
I used to live close to Cowbridge and your post just brought back lots and lots of memories :). Love your blog!