Tynllwyn Farm to Welshpool to Buttington to Llanymynech
10.30 miles plus 3.5 equals about 14 miles
6.5 hours
David the Host (never saw his wife Jane who must have done all the behind-the-scenes work)
The Farm off on a hill
Sunshine! At least to start the day. Had considering starting off with the skort on, but after stepping outside with David my host for him to point out where I should go, stuck with the leggings (freshly washed using the shower stomp yesterday).
Today was a flat walk along the Montgomery canal path. Began in Welshpool after stocking up on CROISSANTS at a bakery.
Excited about the change of landscape. Happily walked along the canal and totally missed the spot where Offa's Dyke turned east. Feet kept following the tow path and enjoyed the feel of being a semi-pioneer pulling my barge on the Erie Canal.
Learned there was a Yew tree at least 300 years old on property at Tynllwyn Farm, which would have pre-dated the current structure. Yew trees have to be planted so they assume the location was occupied for a long time.
Remains of a Lime Kiln for burning lime to be used as fertilizer for fields.
Goodbye to Allen who had to return to normal life today via 3 train rides. We ate breakfast together and compared notes on the Good, the Bad, and Ugly places we had stayed at. He was a day behind me until the last 3 days. We both agreed the Worst was the place where we had to share the bathroom with The Brother-in-law where all the bathroom fixtures were a horrible shade of brown and there was a glass door with an old worn bathrobe hanging over it.
Allen
The official WORD is that Wednesday summer WILL arrive. Any time is fine with me, but can put up with a few more rainy days in preparation for SUMMER. Now to see if that actually happens.
Lots of Locks today that are all opened and closed by hand pushing those heavy black boards with white ends.
Walked the one mile back into Welshpool from the Farm as I wanted to get some lunch foods. Easily could have taken a short cut and met up with Offa's Dyke further ahead. From where the actual route began in Buttington going along the tow path from Welshpool it was 2.5 extra miles. So an extra 3.5 today.
These places keep reminding me of The Mill on the Floss.
The Montgomery Canal flowed crossed the River Vyrnwy on an aqueduct. I walked alongside.
Birthplace of Lawn Tennis was at Rhysnant Hall outside the village of Four Crosses.
THREE CROISSANTS for 1.50!!!
Was about to change into the skort late morning as the weather had warmed up when a spread out group of over 50 walkers appeared along the tow path. It was a sponsored walk for the Rugby team of Welshpool. Not sure where they began, but most looked very unfit for walking. All the young people were a bit heavier, all were carrying 2 liter containers of soda, and most of the bottles were half empty. They all had red faces and were sweating. I don't think they will have faired very well by the end of their walk.
This little boy was way ahead of all the other walkers and startled me as I came around the curve and under the bridge. He was all sweaty and I thought he was hurt or hiding. When I asked if I could take his picture he wanted to know why, and then proceeded to ask me to delete it. Poor kid he probably thought I was a strange lady preying on small children. Spoke with one of the adults walking along with the kids and they said not to worry about it. So, don't share his photo with anyone else. He has been taught well.
Personally I was more excited about the swan on her nest than the osprey nest last week.
Tea in Arddleen at The Horseshoe Inn. Didn't see any horses or abandoned shoes. Ate the almond croissant with the pot of tea. Yummy
Approached two old codgers who were drinking and smoking in the middle of the day to get this person steered back in the correct direction after the tea break (with the almond croissant from morning). In spite of their impairment, they did direct me correctly.
Four sets of swan couples were encountered on the canal during today's walk. They were spaced out about a mile apart from each other. The second set had the "wife" sitting on the nest (as I am not up to date on swan family life, I could have been wrong and it might have been the "husband" on the nest). The third couple had one child, which they both were guarding as they swam amongst the lily pads. The fourth family had been very productive and had a large brood they were introducing in the methods of eating green muck, plant life, and dead plant life.
And we thought geese left a mess!
Did not see any other walkers all day, but then I was sort of off on Lois' personal route to get from A to B.
Saint Agatha's Church
There were 5 of these large embroidered panels telling the story of the community of Llanymynech. Each panel represented something: Memories, Heritage, Business, Community, Flora and Fauna
Detail of the Community panel.
Just heard someone come into The Bradford Arms here in Llanymynech, and from what I heard it was a walker whose baggage has not yet been transferred from wherever it had been last night. At least my baggage is always with me - stuck on the back.
Bumble Bee.
Had to turn in the questioner/menu for breakfast tomorrow. I only indicated coffee, cereal, toast, and where you could write comments or special requests I had put "fruit".
The man came and asked me about the fruit. He seemed puzzled by that. Said he had an apple. I looked at him and said "that would be nice". He then offered a banana. Again, "that would be nice". He said he would go and buy one. I might just as well have bought my own banana on my way back from the Indian restaurant as it was right next door to the tiny shop/Post Office.
Pilau rice and Vegetable Vindaloo, which was described in the menu as "Extra hot. Very hot. Have ice nearby". It was hot, the lips are burning, but it was good!!
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