I took my girlfriend, ‘Posh’, away for a weekend in a Welsh castle for her birthday. We went to one of the most beautiful parts of North Wales, the Llyn Peninsula. The weather didn’t let me down and allowed us to enjoy British summertime at it’s very best.
The first picture is of the Castle in which we stayed. Castell Deudraeth in the ground of a strange little place called Portmeirion. The weather was very much on our side, something which you can never rely on in this part of the world. But with the sun beaming out of the blue sky the village looked decidedly European and felt that way too.
The castle itself was fun, though at a little less than $400 a night it’s not a place I’ll be hurrying back to anytime soon. It was a trip to stay in a castle, but part of me wanted the decor to be, well, more castle-like.
The Llyn Peninsula is a ruggedly beautiful part of North Wales. Often forgotten and off the beaten path, it’s a place that hides some of the most alluring Welsh beaches that are oftentimes simply deserted. On hot days one could be forgiven for forgetting that this is indeed Wales, a place more famous for its rain than its breathtaking coastline.
Wrote the following comment on Aug 11, 2005 at 1:29 am
My camera is a seven megapixel Canon. The quality it produces are astounding, easily good enough for print. So he answer to your question Edith is no. I’m 100% digital.
Wrote the following comment on Aug 10, 2005 at 7:29 pm
Simon, if I only knew England by your pictures, I’d tell everyone about what the beautiful weather is like there every day. They always have blue skies and perfect white clouds. Not even a shadow of rain!
And castles are fun.
Wrote the following comment on Aug 11, 2005 at 1:19 am
blue sky in the UK? wow. now i really want to visit! do you shoot digital only or do you whip out a film camera once in a while?
Wrote the following comment on Aug 11, 2005 at 4:26 am
These shots are breath taking. I would love to visit. Staying in a castle sounds very cool!
Wrote the following comment on Aug 11, 2005 at 6:17 am
pretty!
Wrote the following comment on Aug 11, 2005 at 6:19 am
Simon.. can I use that last pic for my screensaver? It encourages my daydreaming….
I just love the colors… so brilliant.
Wrote the following comment on Aug 11, 2005 at 2:05 pm
Well anytime any of you lot get to England, be sure and get in contact with me first. It’s always fun being a tour guide. Seeing my country though your eyes is fun.
Wrote the following comment on Aug 11, 2005 at 9:21 am
I should have swiped your camera and run when you were in Portland. Damn my shortsightedness.I’ve got to say…the photographs you take of your (semi) native land are so lovely that I’m a bit surprised anyplace else could seem beautiful to you. :-)
Wrote the following comment on Aug 11, 2005 at 1:32 pm
Ahh, the churchtower shot and the stone house really make me nostalgic for your homeland! And the water shots are amazing. I’ve never made it to Wales, perhaps next trip across.
Wrote the following comment on Aug 12, 2005 at 2:33 am
I agree with Pam’s comment – I told Albert, we’re starting to save for a 700 megapixel camera today. Puts my little 300 to shame.
A dragonfly larvae bit you? Sounds like a story to me.
Wrote the following comment on Aug 11, 2005 at 5:37 pm
I swear you could take pictures of a landfill and make it look beautiful and appealing! :-)
Wrote the following comment on Aug 12, 2005 at 2:34 am
Portmeirion? Where they make the china?
Wrote the following comment on Aug 15, 2005 at 7:59 am
beautiful pics simon!!
Wrote the following comment on Aug 16, 2005 at 5:24 am
As usual, your pics are stunning. Great composition.
Wrote the following comment on Aug 18, 2005 at 9:27 pm
Great photos. Love that castle. And Portmeirion is where the TV show “The Prisoner” was filmed. Ha, I used to watch that show.
Wrote the following comment on Aug 19, 2005 at 12:52 pm
pull you up by your ears huh?
:o~
Wrote the following comment on Aug 20, 2005 at 10:21 am
I need pictures of rainbows. Fully arched rainbows if you got any. Post ’em please? :-) Or send them to my e-mail, if you still got it!
Wrote the following comment on Aug 21, 2005 at 11:46 am
you don’t know me, but i know most of the folks at the houston xanga party in your honor.
great pics…actually, incredible pics. thx for sharing. becky
Wrote the following comment on Aug 22, 2005 at 1:01 am
Renata, I’ve emailed a larger version of that picture to you.
As for the other comments, thanks everyone! More pics will be posted soon.