"Rolling hills and castle walls" Wales by acemj

Wales Travel Guide: 4,821 reviews and 15,277 photos

I was here when I was a kid in the eighties, so my memories are a bit faded, but there are two things that I will never forget. The gorgeous, rolling hills and the ancient stone castles of Wales are beautiful. In particular, historic Caernarfon Castle stands out in my mind. Caernarfon is an incredibly well-preserved and impressive castle situated strategically on a harbor. It was once a pivotal English stronghold under Edward I.

Intro Updated Dec 2, 2003
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Caerfarfon Castle Things to Do (3)

My mom bought me a puzzle of the castle that I begged her to buy. She didn't want to, but I guess I made enough of a... more travel advice

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Another thing I remember about Wales is that it seemed that every hardware store, bed and breakfast or coffee shop was... more travel advice

What a picturesque country Off The Beaten Path (1)

Wales is extremely beautiful and driving around, you'll be impressed by the lovely hills and green meadows. I remember... more travel advice

Castle country Things to Do (3)

I remember seeing many castles and castle ruins while driving through the Welsh countryside, but Caernarfon was the only... more travel advice

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awladhassan Oct 26, 2005 at 4:13 AM

It's time you returned to Wales. The scenery is still much the same, and smaller places still have privately owned shops, but all towns in UK now seem to have the same shops [Next, bhs, Mand S, River Island , Tesco, Asda etc etc]
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ATXtraveler Jul 4, 2005 at 5:56 AM

This is a great castle page. Thanks.
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stevezero Apr 17, 2005 at 9:20 AM

Nice tips from a blurred memory! You should try Scotland if you like castles.
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sim1 Mar 13, 2005 at 1:31 AM

I love that castle! Great little page about your childhood travels! I've been often to Enland as a child and have wonderful memories of that. But I never made it as far as Wales. Maybe some day.... :-)
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Bwana_Brown Jul 16, 2004 at 6:34 PM

Nice page on your old memories! They are about the same as my dimmed ones from a 1979 visit! Maybe I should dust those old prints off and have another look!!
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herzog63 Jan 3, 2004 at 1:12 PM

When you were whining about the puzzle your mom should've poured hot oil over you and thrown you in the dungeon!! haha Great pics of days gone by!!
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Leipzig Nov 29, 2003 at 9:35 AM

what a beautiful old castle - great opening pic
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olja1234 Nov 25, 2003 at 11:48 AM

Nice!!!
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richiecdisc Nov 15, 2003 at 4:34 PM

Diggin' up some old photos, are ya? ;)
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b1bob Nov 14, 2003 at 12:09 PM

Nice little page.