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> 26. Sept. Much too warm. According to locals nicest day since mid-August >
> Saving the castle for tomorrow we headed out on climb of Conwy Mountain. Bit challenging walk, often loner than advertised due in part printed directions. >
> Passing the UNESCO site (see graphic) the first turns we took were wrong.
> We passed an important ball of string: smallest house in Britain. The owner apparently toured the country to see if he could find a smaller one; did not.
> There was a small queue as the house only accommodates one person. Great view of the quay. >
> Next a wrong turn but got back to the correct point near the wrought iron railway crossing bridge pictured. Had to ask some locals for directions. At some point I mentioned we were doing country walks and had instructions such as “look for the mold on the rock”. He started to say that mold does not grow …and then realized my American attempt at humor; he smiled broadly when he got it. >
> Then up the side of the mountain. Nice view from the top. After descent with some help from other locals we got directed to an ice cream stand that makes their own vanilla flavor with local cream. Excellent. Two large cups were consumed and good they were as many more miles and hills to go. >
> Directions: where is Grovsfoord? Over the hill there in the next valley. Next person asked, where is Grovsfood? You are in it. Just these three houses. >
> Several mis-turns later arrive back in Conwy just in time for a late tea. Started at 11am and just got in under the 17:00 wire. 16th century building with a real tea shop. Very strong local building code about making changes. The owner said jail. >
> Jail I asked, not civil?
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> No, jail. Very serious about there listed houses.
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> Had Welsh Cakes, similar to pancakes, small like cookies, more flour than pancakes, raisins, served warm and buttered. Fresh scones and a lovely minted pea soup (just sounded too good to pass). Made me think of three of my favorite woman. >
> Mussels are a local speciality. Dinner. Do you have Conwy mussels. No, not until Oct. 1, sorry. Excellent kitchen. Appetizer pictured. Monkfish, salmon and many nice veggies. Of especial note , vanilla mashed potatoes. QB declared the especially good. >
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