Cardiff

In Cardiff, Wales now. As I couldn't book into the hostel until after 3pm, I went to St Fagans, the Museum of Welsh Life. I went there in 2004 and only touched on part of the museum so another day was essential. I love this place and the best thing is that there is no entrance fee (but 3.50GBP parking costs).

It is set up in the grounds of a wonderful manor home (which is open for viewing as well) and features a collection of furnished old Welsh houses across the periods which have been dismantled and relocated here. It gives a good overview of Welsh life for the last 500 or more years. A modern museum and gift shop is also on the grounds.

I have now spent two days here (2004 and today) and have only whizzed through and touched lightly on the vast array on display. Today I only had time to whip through the different houses, and last time I focussed on the manor home and museum. Still lots more to see, so I guess I have to come back again.

Tomorrow I am heading into downtown Cardiff as I only got to see the castle on my last visit.

I'm back at the same youth hostel and it is a bargain price of 14.40GBP per night. Glad it is quiet tonight though as the dorm actually fits 14 people! I think there are just three of us in the room.

Anyhoo, time to go. I'm on the wifi at the pub up the road and just had a yummy pork, chips, and salad dinner with a glass of wine. I want to go back to the dorm now and sneak in a glass of wine or two before bed, without paying pub prices.