Monday June 15
We got up at 6am, got ready and left at 7am. Lil did the driving for the first part of the trip.
Later we stopped in a village and had our breakfast at Morrison Cafeiteria. They had a good breakfast there.
Then I took over the driving and we stopped for gas.
Later, we stopped in a town (in England) called North Bridge. I was told it was a real old town. We walked around and I took some pictures. It's really nice. One part of the road went under an arch that was in a building. Continuing, there is the town hall which is in a building in the middle of the street. The road is along one side of it and underneigth is an arched walkway. The town hall was build in the 1600s, but there are other houses/stores that go back before than.
We arrived home about noon. That was 5 hours on the road.
I got on the Internet to see what emails I got. Mathieu and Richard wrote and responded to the euro email I sent. They both didn't know about the non-convertiablity of 100, 200 and 500 notes.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Sunday June 14
Sunday June 14
We had plans of leaving Wales today. Lil did some washing in the morning, which I thought should have been done the day before we leave. When this was finished she said she was tired and decided to leave tomorrow morning. She took a nap.
Around noon, Jayne and I took a walk to the beach. When we got back we got one large order of chips at the restaurant here. Then we went to the pub and ordered Guiness beer. Then we ate and drank in the patio there.
I hope we do get an early start tomorrow. They call for rain, but I hope it's not raining when we are driving back.
We had plans of leaving Wales today. Lil did some washing in the morning, which I thought should have been done the day before we leave. When this was finished she said she was tired and decided to leave tomorrow morning. She took a nap.
Around noon, Jayne and I took a walk to the beach. When we got back we got one large order of chips at the restaurant here. Then we went to the pub and ordered Guiness beer. Then we ate and drank in the patio there.
I hope we do get an early start tomorrow. They call for rain, but I hope it's not raining when we are driving back.
Out with Lil's Friends
Friday June 12
Jayne and I went to Barmouth so I could go on the Internet at a cafe there. It was the same place I was at before. This time I bought my computer as I was told a laptop could be brought. The guy got me connected and I checked my emails. The speed was broadband and there was no extra charge for it (unlike Starbucks in Cyprus). We both had something to eat and drink there. Also, Jayne took a walk around town while I was on the Internet.
We went out to dinner this evening with Harold and Lil. We picked him up at 6.30pm and got to the restaurant in Barmouth about 7pm. There we met his son and wife, who live in the village. It was in a building that goes back to the 17th Century! It was very nice and cozy inside.
Jayne and I ordered the same thing, pawns for starters, and cod fish in a sauce with pawns on top. It came with peas, carrots and chips. It was all very good. I didn't have dessert but Jayne did. She had a peach in brandy. I had coffee with cream that came with a chocolate covered mint. During the meal we had red wine.
Lil and Harold paid for the bill, which was very nice of them.
We left there about 8.30pm
Jayne and I went to Barmouth so I could go on the Internet at a cafe there. It was the same place I was at before. This time I bought my computer as I was told a laptop could be brought. The guy got me connected and I checked my emails. The speed was broadband and there was no extra charge for it (unlike Starbucks in Cyprus). We both had something to eat and drink there. Also, Jayne took a walk around town while I was on the Internet.
We went out to dinner this evening with Harold and Lil. We picked him up at 6.30pm and got to the restaurant in Barmouth about 7pm. There we met his son and wife, who live in the village. It was in a building that goes back to the 17th Century! It was very nice and cozy inside.
Jayne and I ordered the same thing, pawns for starters, and cod fish in a sauce with pawns on top. It came with peas, carrots and chips. It was all very good. I didn't have dessert but Jayne did. She had a peach in brandy. I had coffee with cream that came with a chocolate covered mint. During the meal we had red wine.
Lil and Harold paid for the bill, which was very nice of them.
We left there about 8.30pm
Trip to Snowdonia
Thursday June 11
Today Harold came and took us to Snowdonia, which is about 1.5 hours from here. It's the second tallest mountain in the UK. He said it's about 3,000 meters high. It was a beautiful drive there. The roads were narrow, of course, and a lot of it was bordered by stone walls. We saw a mountain with rodidendurms on it as well as seeing these beautiful purple flowers along the road.
There are many mountian climber that go up the rugged and steep side of the mountian. Then we stopped in the village closest to the mountain. I was told that a small train takes you to the top. We didn't go to the top, and I guess it's because no road goes to the top. We stoped in the village to have some coffee at a big cafe/tourist shop. The inside wasn't nice, as it was like one big open room.
Then we drove back. Near where we are staying we stoped at a restaurant/hotel to have lunch. I saw the prices up to £19, and even a baked potato was £5.75. That's high for England. I just had a side order of chips (£2.50), while everyone else had beef curry. I was told the curry was £9.95.
Lil paid for the meal, but that is too much to have someone else pay.
The restaurant sat on a hill that has a view of the camping park where we are staying. You can see the sand dunes, the sea and the land that cures around it. It was a beautiful view.
We got home about 2.15pm.
Later in the afternoon I had a sandwich.
Today Harold came and took us to Snowdonia, which is about 1.5 hours from here. It's the second tallest mountain in the UK. He said it's about 3,000 meters high. It was a beautiful drive there. The roads were narrow, of course, and a lot of it was bordered by stone walls. We saw a mountain with rodidendurms on it as well as seeing these beautiful purple flowers along the road.
There are many mountian climber that go up the rugged and steep side of the mountian. Then we stopped in the village closest to the mountain. I was told that a small train takes you to the top. We didn't go to the top, and I guess it's because no road goes to the top. We stoped in the village to have some coffee at a big cafe/tourist shop. The inside wasn't nice, as it was like one big open room.
Then we drove back. Near where we are staying we stoped at a restaurant/hotel to have lunch. I saw the prices up to £19, and even a baked potato was £5.75. That's high for England. I just had a side order of chips (£2.50), while everyone else had beef curry. I was told the curry was £9.95.
Lil paid for the meal, but that is too much to have someone else pay.
The restaurant sat on a hill that has a view of the camping park where we are staying. You can see the sand dunes, the sea and the land that cures around it. It was a beautiful view.
We got home about 2.15pm.
Later in the afternoon I had a sandwich.
More about Derek
Tuesday June 9
Jayne and I went out about 11am to do some sightseeing. First, we went to Barmayth, where I changed some Euros. I gave them a 100 and a 50 bill and the woman didn't say anything, she just asked for my ID. I asked the woman where the Internet cafe is and she told me.
We went to the cafe, which is a real cafe. They only have one computer and someone was on it, but we didn't have to wait long. I was told that you can bring in your laptop. So, this is what I will do the next time. There was no additional charge for the Internet - just what you eat or drink. Jayne and I just had capuccino and a desert.
I got an email from Clive. It had been there since last week but I had not gone on this email site yesterday. The first one was about Peter and Ann saying that Derek didn't want to go to the hospital, and this was back in April. He looked so bad that Peter said he didn't think he would see him alive the next time - he was right.
The next email from Clive was that Derek died. He was in the Nicosia Hospital, so I guess he got transfered from the Limassol Hospital. He said that Jan and Diana will be helping Angela. I wrote back to him, of course.
Then we headed towards the other sites. We drove back past where the turn-off is to the camps. We came across a sign that said Harlech Castle. It's located in a quaint town of Harlech. The parking was £2 pounds and the entrance was £3.50 each. Then we walkd around town.
We ate in Harlech near the castle and had a meal. Jayne had raveli and I had the vegtable lazanya and we both had chips and peas with that. This, and one coffee came to £13 and some change.
Then we went to Branmayth to do some food shopping.
We got home about 4.30pm.
Jayne and I went out about 11am to do some sightseeing. First, we went to Barmayth, where I changed some Euros. I gave them a 100 and a 50 bill and the woman didn't say anything, she just asked for my ID. I asked the woman where the Internet cafe is and she told me.
We went to the cafe, which is a real cafe. They only have one computer and someone was on it, but we didn't have to wait long. I was told that you can bring in your laptop. So, this is what I will do the next time. There was no additional charge for the Internet - just what you eat or drink. Jayne and I just had capuccino and a desert.
I got an email from Clive. It had been there since last week but I had not gone on this email site yesterday. The first one was about Peter and Ann saying that Derek didn't want to go to the hospital, and this was back in April. He looked so bad that Peter said he didn't think he would see him alive the next time - he was right.
The next email from Clive was that Derek died. He was in the Nicosia Hospital, so I guess he got transfered from the Limassol Hospital. He said that Jan and Diana will be helping Angela. I wrote back to him, of course.
Then we headed towards the other sites. We drove back past where the turn-off is to the camps. We came across a sign that said Harlech Castle. It's located in a quaint town of Harlech. The parking was £2 pounds and the entrance was £3.50 each. Then we walkd around town.
We ate in Harlech near the castle and had a meal. Jayne had raveli and I had the vegtable lazanya and we both had chips and peas with that. This, and one coffee came to £13 and some change.
Then we went to Branmayth to do some food shopping.
We got home about 4.30pm.
My Friend Derek Died
Monday June 8
Lil is meeting Harold today so I asked her if she could ask him if I could use his Internet today when he has time. I have to check on my email to see if I have any customers.
Jayne and I took a walk down the road in the other direction that we did when we first arrived. We went down a long gravel road between the farms and came out to the street again. Right before we did we came to a restaurant and Bed & Breakfast. We stoped in for a cup of coffee. I noticed the prices were higher than in Cyprus. A plain baked potatoe was £4.50! We didn't eat anything there. Right next to this establishment is a rail road crossing that was also a stop for passengers. There was a gate we had to open and close on each side.
Making a left, we went to an old church. In the yard was the church graveyard. We saw a date on one where the guy died in 1788 and he was 83 years old. Other graves were in the 1700s to mid 1800s. I took some pictures there.
Then we walked further to the mail road that went through a collection of old stone houses. There was one store there that we stoped in. Jayne and I both bought a magazine. Then we walked back.
Shortly after we got back, Lil arrived.
Lil told me that it's ok with Harold to come by his place after 4pm to go on the computer. Harold, I was told is in his late 80s. He looks good for his age, and he still drives a car. His wife, however, is in a nursing home, which is where Lil and him went today.
About 4.30pm I went to Harold’s house to go on the Internet. His son was there and i was introduced to him. He left shortly after I arrived.
My friend, Derek died.
I got an email that came from Derek and it was sent by his friend, John Branan. He told me that Derek died yesterday. I was so sad to hear this. He was a good friend and i always enjoyed him company. He and his wife were the life of the party. He will be missed very much.
I wrote back to John to pass the letter I wrote on to Angela of our condolences.
The email was sent on June 4th, so when he said yesterday, it would have been June 3rd that Derek died. He had cancer in his throat, that is why he couldn’t keep food down, but he was never told he had cancer but an ulcer in his stomach.
Had we gone there after spending a short time in England, which was our original plans, we would have been there before he died.
I wrote in the email that we would be in Cyprus sometime in the summer, and if there is anything we could do to let us know.
Derek would have been 80 years old in August.
They were planning to move to a house that is on one floor, so I guess Angela will still want to move.
Matt wrote me one email saying if the number I gave him was right. He said that the gardener ‘will not be doing that lawn anymore.’ Now, that is strange coming from him. Anyhow, there was no other news about clients.
I check my other email and found no one wrote to me about the property.
After I left, I realized I should have check my third email as Clive would have probably have written to tell me the news about Derek. I wonder if he and Mary plan to make a special trip to Cyprus to go to Derek’s funeral. I’ll have to check that email address the next time I’m on the Internet.
Lil is meeting Harold today so I asked her if she could ask him if I could use his Internet today when he has time. I have to check on my email to see if I have any customers.
Jayne and I took a walk down the road in the other direction that we did when we first arrived. We went down a long gravel road between the farms and came out to the street again. Right before we did we came to a restaurant and Bed & Breakfast. We stoped in for a cup of coffee. I noticed the prices were higher than in Cyprus. A plain baked potatoe was £4.50! We didn't eat anything there. Right next to this establishment is a rail road crossing that was also a stop for passengers. There was a gate we had to open and close on each side.
Making a left, we went to an old church. In the yard was the church graveyard. We saw a date on one where the guy died in 1788 and he was 83 years old. Other graves were in the 1700s to mid 1800s. I took some pictures there.
Then we walked further to the mail road that went through a collection of old stone houses. There was one store there that we stoped in. Jayne and I both bought a magazine. Then we walked back.
Shortly after we got back, Lil arrived.
Lil told me that it's ok with Harold to come by his place after 4pm to go on the computer. Harold, I was told is in his late 80s. He looks good for his age, and he still drives a car. His wife, however, is in a nursing home, which is where Lil and him went today.
About 4.30pm I went to Harold’s house to go on the Internet. His son was there and i was introduced to him. He left shortly after I arrived.
My friend, Derek died.
I got an email that came from Derek and it was sent by his friend, John Branan. He told me that Derek died yesterday. I was so sad to hear this. He was a good friend and i always enjoyed him company. He and his wife were the life of the party. He will be missed very much.
I wrote back to John to pass the letter I wrote on to Angela of our condolences.
The email was sent on June 4th, so when he said yesterday, it would have been June 3rd that Derek died. He had cancer in his throat, that is why he couldn’t keep food down, but he was never told he had cancer but an ulcer in his stomach.
Had we gone there after spending a short time in England, which was our original plans, we would have been there before he died.
I wrote in the email that we would be in Cyprus sometime in the summer, and if there is anything we could do to let us know.
Derek would have been 80 years old in August.
They were planning to move to a house that is on one floor, so I guess Angela will still want to move.
Matt wrote me one email saying if the number I gave him was right. He said that the gardener ‘will not be doing that lawn anymore.’ Now, that is strange coming from him. Anyhow, there was no other news about clients.
I check my other email and found no one wrote to me about the property.
After I left, I realized I should have check my third email as Clive would have probably have written to tell me the news about Derek. I wonder if he and Mary plan to make a special trip to Cyprus to go to Derek’s funeral. I’ll have to check that email address the next time I’m on the Internet.
Eating Out
Saturday June 6D-Day Anniversary
Today is the 65th anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Europe. There was a big article of the cerimonies in France. The headline said that they had to get a German military band as the British is penny-pinching and didn't have enough bands there. This is ironic.
Lil told me to go to the reception building to meet Darid who can help me with getting Internet connection. I went there and he got me connected. However, when I got back to the house I did not get a signal. I went back to the office and asked him if he could come over and see what the problem is.
Photo: Taken on June 4, on the beach of Barmouth, Wales.
He did come over and tried to do what he could. He said it was strange that it didn't work. He brought his computer over and he got a signal. In fact, his computer is just like mine, made by the same company HP, while mine has the name Compaq on it. He couldn't do anythig and said he'd be back in about an hour. He did come back and got Yahoo for me, but as soon as he left I got no signal again.
It looks like I'll go to the pub and see if I can get a signal there.
This has been a stressful day. You would think it would be different, but because of the circumstances of selling the house and not getting Internet it was not a relaxing day.
Andrew did say he saw an Internet cafe in the tourist town nearby. So, I have this place as an option.
In the evening Andrew, Jayne, Jack and I went out to dinner. Lil didn't want to go. Andrew said he'd treat us. He called a restaurant named Tony's (an Italian restaurand). The reservation was for 9pm. We got there at 8.30pm as we planned to have a drink before we ate.
When we got to the restaurant the owner, Tony, said we are early. We said we have reservations but we would like to have a drink. He said there's a restaurant down the road we could go to. Can you imagine that! He lost some money by having us go somewhere else for drinks. He had a room that had no people in it. He could have easily have one of his waitresses serve us and it would have taken very little time to do it.
So we went to the restaurant about 200 meters away and had our drinks. I paid for the drinks, since Andrew will be paying for the meal. He had a beer, Jayne had a wiskey, Jack a soda and I had Guiness beer. The beer was real good. I was told that it's better than in England as the local beer they use better spring water. The bill came to £11 and some change - pretty expensive.
The tavern we were in is real nice. It had wood beams and white stucco walls - real quaint looking. Along the path to the tavern there was a stone wall with old-type lamps posts along the way.
About 9pm we walked to Tony's.
Andrew had a steak, Jayne chicken with prawns, Jack had a pizza, and I had spegetti (without the meal). I could have had salmon but the price was £12. I thought this would be too much, so I ordered the spegetti that was only £6. Vegetables came with the main dishes. Andrew ordered a pitcher (one liter) of red wine.
The meal was good but not top rated.
The restaurant was real nice inside, with different mugs on the shelf.
Then Andrew ordered another liter. Before he did we said we will not be having more wine. All he had was one glass out of that. Andrew said what a waste. I thought of an idea, and I told the waitress if the wine could be put in a wine bottle, and she said yes. So, there was nearly a whole bottle of wine to take home.
The bill came to £107! That's a lot of money.
Andrew drove to the restaurant and I drove home (he would be over the limit for driving).
It was a real nice evening and it was nice that Andrew treated us.
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