27 Sept. Another fine warm day. Getting warmer.

Decided to stay another day in this fine hotel. Walk the castle and then off to North western wales to do a coastal walk in Moelfre.

Conwy is, to our taste, far more interesting than Chester- a very good city. Here, we have mountains, views, a castle, no chain hotels, and a marina.

First a stop at the bank to turn in old British pounds, 20£ notes. No longer legal tender. HSBC bank explained that they usually will not exchange notes if one is not a customer. She made an exception for me, explaining several times that this is just not done.

Clearing up a detail from yesterday. A Welsh Cookie is a scone that has been
griddled and then buttered.

Edward I, grandson of Eleanor of Aquataine, king of england, owner of substantial estates in Aquataine, decided he need some Welsh property. That or he wanted access Welsh food.

He hired an army, paid them well, and after conquest started building the same type of castles as he had built in SW France. Used the same master Mason to build the one here in under four years. Well built as it is still standing.

Off to the coast to walk the shore and some inland fields, stiles, and mud; ended with tea and scones back in Moelfre.

Dinner included duck at the recommendation of Jane, our expert on all things Welsh; went well with local Conwy beer.

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