This past Bank Holiday was the perfect opportunity for us to visit Northern Wales and Snowdonia,
one of the largest UK national parks.
The adventure begun with Zip World, the fastest zip wire in the world and the longest in Europe
were we flew above a slate quarry, reaching speeds up to 100mph!
We then rode the Fforest Coaster through the woods. It was such a good time, especially when we ignored the brake s!
In the evening we had a barbecue with local meat and veggies, and afterwards, we found
ourselves playing board games. Who said they were only for kids..?
Mount Snowdon. The second tallest mountain in the UK. The highlight of our trip.
It's not just about reaching the top, but also about enjoying the hike up.
It's a gorgeous landscape with the scenery constantly changing.
What was important, was that we were all together,
enjoying the views, stopping to catch our breath, drink some water or eat the delicious
sandwiches we made the night before.
We did it!
Reaching the summit was a unique feeling of accomplishment.
We were at an altitude of 1085 meters.
Approaching the bottom all we wanted to do was to take our shoes off,
have warm meal and enjoy an ice cold pint.
Walking through this little town near where we were staying, we met a nice old gentleman
who shared with us the stories of the place that he was born and raised.
Another village we really wanted to visit was Portmeirion. A cute village inspired by
the Italian coast, designed and built by an architect.
Absolutely beautiful but also a little strange,
as the architecture didn't quite fit the location.
After a quick stop by the nearby Swallow Falls, we visited and walked along an old aqueduct.
A truly unique experience, but not for the faint of heart.
Our final destination was the town of Caernarfon which is right opposite Anglesea.
We enjoyed getting lost in the towers of its medieval castle and its rich history.
As our trip was coming to an end we were left thinking of all the moments we enjoyed in Snowdonia;
the mountains, the coast, the cute little towns and villages.
A place we will come back to.