Solo return to Conwy town

Loved my day shopping in Conwy today. Getting pretty slick at catching these trains too. The highlight today was finding St Mary's Church in the centre of the village shopping district. I ventured up a narrow alley and there it stood in all its old splendour. I shopped but mainly browsed, chatted with a few people and eventually trained it back to Colwyn Bay around mid afternoon. The Castle looked the same - hadn't changed a bit since yesterday.

When I alighted from the train I didnt expect to find myself almost at the door of St Michael's RC Church and at the Calvary, the Sculpture depicting Christ on the cross. The 12 Stations of the Cross set into the medieval walls of the town to the left (pic of me standing on top in yesterday's post) All 13 depictions are made from Italian marble and the setting outdoors is quite rare and very beautiful up close.

 ...I spy someone's gorgeous back garden down a narrow Close in the middle of town

...I was most surprised to see a large Mountain Warehouse store as I have purchased a couple of items online from them and they never charged me any postage from the UK!

...love the town walls (you cant avoid them they are everywhere) and talk about photo opportunity - no people in the pic!!

...like I said the Castle hasn't changed a bit since yesterday

... the old man in the Clock shop wasn't a chatter-box but was pretty chuffed to show off his rarest clocks

.. and through the alley I spied St Mary's

... I assumed it was not open, until I saw a couple enter. I followed.

...I was saddened to learn it is not often open due to vandalism and theft of artefacts in the past

... thank you St Marys, and volunteer for being open and welcoming me today

... have no idea where several hours went but it was time to walk to the station, bypassing the many edible gardens from which you may help yourself

... I know I'm on the right platform

 ...and its not this train - wrong direction! I know these things.

 ... pretty stonework yes?

 ...yes yes, this is the one I want, even though the board says its for Birmingham Int airport....

thank you Conwy town of castle, walls, shops and Churches for a beaut day

Walled town of Conwy & Conwy Castle

A very short narrative to start with - most of my photos are captioned detailing what I saw and did today, a new format if you like! A bit more fun and easier for me, who is usually bone weary by the time blog posting is due and cant even string a sentence together with decent english! Enjoy scrolling through, there's something for everyone!

...turned off before the walled town of Conwy to take the spectacular drive up the Synchant Pass to ogle the views and seek out the trail we'll taking to the summit of Penmaenbach Mountain. Yes loved ones I am determined to climb a Welsh Mountain after all! It's a beauty!

...the trail itself

...coming down the pass

...through the quaint village of Capelulo

... approaching the walled town of Conwy the Castle looms 

 ... Parked up and walked the walls of the walled town of Conwy taking fabulous photos from the walls and enjoying magnificent views to the castle and surrounding countryside

... Leaving the walls behind and ascending into the quaint streets of Conwy town exploring the waterfront and adorable shops

...a fine bird the jackdaw

... my Knight in shining armour

... finishing up in Conwy town a pre lunch walk

...not far now...

... outstanding views

... made it, here's the proof!

...righto, time to find a good lunch venue

... perfect! with a view

... then a climb up Little Orme for a post-lunch walk and there was one seal lolling about in the cove.

What a fabulous way to finish another great day! 

Conwy town and castle is not to be missed in Wales!