Harlech Castle

Mark and I decided to climb Snowdon again on Saturday, by another route. Every parking place within 3 miles of the trailheads we aimed for was taken...Sunny day brought everyone out! Instead, we drove SW to Harlech Castle, this pristine perfect little castle and town on a big bluff overlooking the sea. It was, 800 years ago, right on the sea. The wind and tides, however, have changed and it is now set back from the shore with big dunes separating the towers from their supply line. It has withstood at least 5 sieges over the centuries, more than any other castle in the iron ring. We had lunch at a small "sweet shop", drinking Pims with veges and fruit in it. Then we returned to Beddgelert to watch the US/England match, being the only americans in the joint. If there had been any Welsh there, we might have had some co-supporters. Unfortunately, the majority of the guests at the pub were English tourists...unlucky. One said "Both teams were rubbish!" We thought the tie was a win; the English probably didn't agree! Pictures above are Beddgelert (arched bridge), lunch at and castle by the sea.