Easter Holidays Day 2

Today we continued our trip of the Great Little Trains of Wales. The day could only be described as beautiful, Sunny and Warm. We made our way through the countryside heading towards Aberystwyth, We stopped at Machynlleth on the way for a short break. After our short visit to Aberystwyth we drove out to Devils Bridge.On the way we could not believe what we could see , There at the side of the car there was a Red Kite flying in the sky as the sun hit its wings we could make out its spectacular colours, After stopping to watch the bird for a short while we continued our journey. We stopped to look at the Waterfall here before heading back up the road to the Station. We soon arrived at The Vale of Rheidol Railway, we where in luck there was a train waiting in the station, Kellyn could not wait to get out of the car and wonder down the line to see it. After having a wonder around the station we headed back to the Car for Dinner.Today our lunch was very special as Daddy had prepared a marvelous Picnic of Ham & Cheese Wraps and they were just so tasty. After we had finished dinner we drove back through the Countryside heading toward Corris. We arrived at the station just in time to buy our tickets and catch the train. The Journey was short but Ceienna was very excited We sat next to the engine which made both Ceienna and Kellyn even more excited. We soon arrived at the Maespoeth Station where we were transported back to a time before trains and given a demonstration of how Horses used to pull the carriages instead of trains. It was soon time to head back to our train back to Corris. When we arrived The children headed off to the playground with Daddy while i took Muzzy off for a good stretch. When we got back to the playground Muzzy could not wait to get off the lead and play with Kellyn in the playground he was on the climbing frame and even loved going down the slide. We just had so much fun. Before we headed home we took a short trip out to Aberdovey.

More pics of our trip available at http://s416.photobucket.com/albums/pp247/georginamchugh/Days%20Out%20and%20Trips/Thomas%20and%20Transport%20Pics/Little%20Trains%20of%20Wales%20Trip/

TRAIN SPOTTING

TODAY WAS THE START OF OUR EASTER HOLS KELLYN WAS VERY EXCITED AS WE TOLD HIM WE WERE GOING TO FIND TRAINS,WE HEADED TO BETWS-Y-COED WERE KELLYN LOVES TO GO ON THE MINATURE RAILWAY ALSO TIME FOR BABY SISTER TO TRY KELLYN KNEW WERE HE WAS AND WAS VERY EXCITED WE WENT ON THE TRAINS AND HAD A LOVELY WALK AROUND THE TOWN AFTER THERE WE HEADED TO BLAENAU FESTINIOG WERE THERE IS ALSO A OLD STEAM TRAIN THERE WAS ALSO A BIG DIESEL ENGINE THERE WE HAD A GOOD LOOK AROUND AND THEN HEADED TO BALA THE LAKE WAS THE FIRS STOP AND KELLYN TOOK MUZY FOR A WALK WE THEN HEADED TO THE RAILWAY WERE WE SAW THE STEAM TRAIN THERE KELLN LOVES THEM TO BITS WE ALL HAD A NICE DAY AND THE CHILDREN WORN OUT BUT WE ALL LOVED IT.

Whittington Swans & Spring

The children and myself have been out at every opertunity lately enjoying the spring. This year Kellyn has been so interested in the world around him it would be such a shame not to incourage such an inteligent little mind.

One thing Kellyn has been most interested in is the Swans at Whittington Castle building their nest and the waiting for the eggs to hatch. We have visited the Castle every week now to show Kellyn the swans and he is now waiting to see what will happen next.

Bridgenorth

Today Kellyn and Ceienna and me visited Bridgenorth. First Kellyn decided he wanted to go for a ride on the cliff Railway, which is what we did unfortunately the pushchair did not fit on the cars so it had to be folded down a very frantic experience with 2 small children and a dog as well as a changing bag but i did it. Kellyn was very excited about the ride to the top of the cliff. once at the top the views over the town where spectacular.

Next we visited the castle Gardens they are beautiful full of the joys of spring. we spent quite some time here enjoying the views and Kellyn was really interested in the Castle and its history.

Next we went for a walk around the town before headed back to the car.

Our next visit was to a very interesting Daniels Mill. This place was so interesting Kellyn was hooked with interest of how it works and its History.

On the way home we stopped at Wenlock Edge it was a glorious day in fab company. Poor Muzzy was very tired though. We arrived home in time for tea. Then we all cuddled up and watched TV together and went to sleep one very happy family.

Blue Peter Project

The children's seeds planted for the Bee Good to Bees Blue Peter Project have now grown leaves Kellyn is very excited at looks at them everyday.

Kellyns Pot

Ceiennas Pot

Our garden is beautiful at the moment full of Spring Flowers from celandine's yo Forget Me Nots which are my favourites

We are so lucky to be able to live in such a beautiful place and not next to a road.

Stiperstones

Today we set off from Shrewsbury through the rugged Hope Valley heading out to Churchstoke. Kellyn, Ceienna, Muzzy and myself visited their Country Park were we looked at the animals Kellyn was fascinated with the ducks in the pond which will become our theme for the week Ponds. There was lots of pigs there some had babies. After our walk i fueled the car up and we headed back through the Hope Valley to the Stiperstones, I place of lots of folk tales and the home of the Devils Chair. We stopped at the Bog Mines to take in the views and then headed to the Snailbeach Lead Mines.

We had a great time exploring the Shropshire Hills and in Glorious Sunshine too.

Peace and Tranquility

This morning we jumped in the Car and headed through the Beautiful Mid Wales countryside down to Rhayader heading to the tranquil Elan Valley. We parked the car and prepared for our walk but nothing could prepared our for the splendid views that waited for us.

After spending time taking in the views of Caban Coch, We headed for our walk through the Valley.

Kellyn was fascinated with the views and loved playing with the rocks along the footpath.

We walked so far that Muzzy got tired and climbed into the basket on the pushchair for a rest.

It was such a beautiful walk with wonderful views, After walking so far Kellyn was getting tired and Ceienna was now ready for a feed so we headed back to the car.

When we got sorted back at the car we drove down to the Visitor Center.

At the Visitor Centre we learned all about the Dam its past and present as well as its Nature. While on our walk in the morning we had already experienced the Nature coming across many birds from Wag Tails to the Valleys native Red Kites.

Kellyn found the Information really interesting especially about the wildlife and the fish.

After viewing the exhibition about the valley and watching the film clip in the cinema area, We headed for the Cafe for refreshments.

The views from the windows here were breath taking. By the time we left we all felt very relaxed and very happy.

After finishing our lunch i just had to look at the interesting statures which were in the Centre Car Park, They were wonderfully interesting.

Next stop was an experience we just could not have prepared ourselves for it was truly spectacular. We headed for the Red Kite Feeding Station at Gigrin Farm.

The sky's Darkened with these spectacular Birds there where Hundreds of them all coming to be fed.

As well as Red Kites there were also Ravens t the site as well a Herons, We also spent a few Minutes admiring the Peacocks which were walking around the Farm. I also met a really cute Springer Spaniel here. We spent lots of time here it was such an amazing experience i really recommend.

As we headed back home we stopped at the Gilfach Farm Nature Reserve to allow Muzzy to stretch his legs before making our way home through the glorious Welsh Countryside.