St Davids

Coastal Path in St Davids

We decided it was time for a little side trip, so last Friday we went through some guide books, looked at  the map and decided on St Davids on the Pembrokeshire Coast in Wales. It seemed like there were things to do and all the logistics worked so we headed there on Monday morning.

We made a fantastic decision.

St. Davids (really, no apostrophe) is a cute little town of about 2000 right on the coast with spectacular views. A coastal path takes you along the cliffs all around the outside of town, through ruins and random cow fields, complete with grazing cows. Picturesque might describe it.

We had beautiful weather and took the opportunity for a 2 hour cruise around Ramsey Island to check out the tons of birds and seals that populate the island.  The Pembrokeshire coast is the birthplace of Coasteering, a combination of rock climbing, bouldering, cliff jumping, swimming and caving and Will happily took part--the rest of us decided it was safer on land, and totally regret that decision.

It made for a nice little jaunt. It was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle, though 2 nights in a hotel room with all 4 of us is about the limit. A pool at the hotel was an extra added bonus and seeing the stars at night for the first time since we left was kind of nice too.

Additional excitement included renting a car and experiencing the thrill of driving on the 'wrong' side of the road for the first time. Will did a wonderful job driving and I get kudos for keeping calm.

Now for pictures!

The lane from our hotel into town

St Davids Cathedral and the Bishops Palace

On the Coastal Path

Gearing up for Coasteering

1st jump of many

If you look closely you can find the little blue helmet dots climbing up

Race to the water on the beach at Roch

 

Sometimes, I'm not just taking the pictures.