Wales and SW England – September 2005, Cross Country Trip

April: Royce had to work in Plymouth, England for a couple of days this week, so we took advantage of the opportunity. We packed up the rental car, said goodbye to London, and ventured out into the English countryside for a road trip. Conveniently, we happened to be in the vicinity of the Wales Car Rally that was taking place over the weekend. So we headed to Cardiff, Wales first to enjoy the race, and then back to England and down the coast.

Although the roads were narrow and winding, the views of the Atlantic were spectacular, making it all worthwhile. We toured the Eden Project bio domes, saw Stonehenge, and drove through the Dartmoor National Park in the fog. We stayed in cute bed and breakfasts, ate great English food for once, and enjoyed beautiful sunsets. I learned how to navigate, and Royce learned how to drive on the left side of the road…what else could we ask for?!


Royce in Front of the B&B, Where We Stayed the First Night


Royce in Front of an Old Castle Near the Wales/England Border


Me in Front of Same Old Castle


Me in Front of the River that Divides Wales and England


Royce Hiking Through The Ferns and Blackberry Bushes in Search of an Ideal Rally Race View


Royce Getting Thicker into the Bushes...Rally Fan Style


Royce Relaxing Before Dinner in Bune, England


Royce - Probably Thinking About Bridges or Something


Royce and I Watching Surfers and Enjoying the Fresh Sea Air


Me Watching the Sunset


Next Stop NY...


Royce and I watching the Sunset and Taking a Stroll Just Outside Our B&B


This Was the View From Our B&B Window


Another Shot From Our Window


Here is a Picture of Me in the Tropical Bio Dome at the Eden Project - It was Hot and Humid!


Royce in the Tropical Bio Dome...He was Trying to Postpone Work as Long as Possible on this Trip


Royce Outside of the Bio Domes