Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Gwili Steam Railway And The National Botanic Garden

Carrying on the holiday snaps. It was Elis' third birthday whilst we were away, so we took him on a trip to the Gwili Steam Railway and had a trip on the steam train. He enjoyed it very much. I've never been a rail enthusiast, but I had a few nice shots as you'll see below.

Danycoed station on the Gwili Steam Railway

The train drivers take a break

Bronwydd Arms Station on the Gwili Steam Railway

On the way home we stopped at the National Botanic Garden Of Wales, at Llanarthne near Carmarthan. I've never been there before, but I've followed the stories of it nearly closing and remember sorting out live broadcasts from there when it first opened. We didn't really explore most of it as we were a bit rushed, but the big dome was nice and full of photo opportunities, as were the grounds. Here's some shots from there.

Inside the big glass dome at the National Botanic Garden of Wales

Another view from the National Botanic Garden of Wales

A view of the big glass dome at the National Botanic Garden of Wales

The approach to the dome

So, there we have it. We're now aiming to get down that part of the country soonish - West Wales, but permanently this time - so that's my new big goal, but there's a lot of work to sort out and things to happen before we can make that dream a reality. Touch wood for us.

Posted by Dio Bach at 18:17

5 Comments:

holly said...: Wow-- soon Elis will be big enough to carry his mummy around! 3 already?!?

So you're looking to move there? It looks lovely and green (even though that dome is rather strange looking-- it would figure into a Pinhead painting nicely though). I hope it all works out for you!; 9:32 PM
Elise Tomlinson said...: Good luck on the move Dio, it looks lovely!; 2:56 AM
greg said...: Cool pics! Nice to see sun in them ;)
Ready to sell? Kitchen finished? It only took me 11 months to finally get our main bathroom fixed ... wishing you better success.; 3:11 PM
Dio Bach said...: Getting there Greg - I finish in two weeks so i can get it sorted very quick hopefully. A few little jobs to finish and that's it.

Elise - cheers!; 3:56 PM
RR said...: Touching wood for you. Hope it all works out.; 4:34 PM