Insolent Minx
Youth Team Apprentice
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- Jul 4, 2021
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The trip is over we are now back in England but it was worth going over again. Second visit and first thing you notice is how spread out the City is. Kind of found our away around but there's some real tough spots to get to. Rained on the Sunday when arriving but after that hot sun and clear skies.
Mumbles was amazing, some real views to take in and went there twice. They call it a pier but don't think it was quite long enough for that label. There's a home for screeching seabirds off there not accessible to get to and the RNLI shop was not open both times we got there. Walked back on the second visit, damn long way. You can hire a bicycle loan we saw a number of people using them but as a non-resident thought this time to give it a miss. Nice little water park at Black Pill but for kids only, it was crowded in the afternoon but more or less empty when passing back at night. There's an indoor water center in Swansea with swimming and slides ? We didn't see it, probably hidden away someplace we didn't go near, same goes for the Liberty Stadium.
There IS a 'football' field near the sea front, I thought it may have been the old Vetch field converted. Swimming in the sea was great, clear water, no jellyfish or anything and not many people about. People fishing there with lines in the evening, camp fires along the beach, during the day when tide was out you can walk a good distance towards the Mumbles but cut off by mud flats and have to head inland to be safe.
Saw the museum, it wasn't open, train station - wished we had used it now but never took a trip out on it - and the Marina was quite splendid. Thought about a visit to Port Talbot but decided not to go there. After a struggle got to the top of the hills over looking the City, some of the roads up seemed vertical but it was worth it with the view from the top. Almost got lost in the nature reserve coming back, it were getting dark by then.
There's a lot of building work and reconstruction going on near Tesco, they've obviously got something planned but it were a bit of a mess whenever we went past. I like how nearly everything over there is written in both Welsh and English. We heard a few people speaking Welsh, I didn't attempt to try to work out what they were saying. :|
you can see England from the Oystermouth Road or at least I thought that's what it was. Before I came I thought maybe see some fireworks from over there (on) the night - had - the English won their damn trophy competition. Once the Final was over, say again, you could enjoy the trip out there much more.
I don't think Swansea appeals to all. You have to be physically fit to get to some parts of the City and that journey up to the hills overlooking the City is a no-no for people of certain ages. We didn't have any trouble over there people are genuinely pleasant although didn't hang about after late hours to see if that changes when proper night comes. Accommodation was better this time, proper beds to sleep in but bring your own food in. Lots of cafes dotted about but we never really used them. Spent most of the time we had on the go and taking in the sights of the City, places of interest etc.
Took a number of pictures but can't upload them from here. Great sights to be had, parks and leisure facilities on the sea front but once again feel you have to be of a certain age to really enjoy it, took a bus back from the Mumbles the first time to save legs, driver went on a scenic route all round the back hills and took three times as long, thought all was needed was to take the coastal road back to the bus station.
Didn't realize the name Jacks - Swansea natives - came from a dog that saved lives at sea. We saw the statue near the beach and there's a bigger one devoted to someone or something close near it. Despite what is, or appears, a big City, I think we took in a good percentage of what Swansea has to offer and the weather kept fine for the most part. I bought one or two Wales t-shirts to take back and will wear them here on the East Coast of England and future vacations. Don't think somehow we'll have any trouble.
Will be back sometime in the future for what will be a third visit. No offense but while it's a vibrant and exotic place I wouldn't want to live there permanently. Good for a trip out and there's so much to see and do but felt a little tired by the end and realized it were time to head back. Thanks.
Mumbles was amazing, some real views to take in and went there twice. They call it a pier but don't think it was quite long enough for that label. There's a home for screeching seabirds off there not accessible to get to and the RNLI shop was not open both times we got there. Walked back on the second visit, damn long way. You can hire a bicycle loan we saw a number of people using them but as a non-resident thought this time to give it a miss. Nice little water park at Black Pill but for kids only, it was crowded in the afternoon but more or less empty when passing back at night. There's an indoor water center in Swansea with swimming and slides ? We didn't see it, probably hidden away someplace we didn't go near, same goes for the Liberty Stadium.
There IS a 'football' field near the sea front, I thought it may have been the old Vetch field converted. Swimming in the sea was great, clear water, no jellyfish or anything and not many people about. People fishing there with lines in the evening, camp fires along the beach, during the day when tide was out you can walk a good distance towards the Mumbles but cut off by mud flats and have to head inland to be safe.
Saw the museum, it wasn't open, train station - wished we had used it now but never took a trip out on it - and the Marina was quite splendid. Thought about a visit to Port Talbot but decided not to go there. After a struggle got to the top of the hills over looking the City, some of the roads up seemed vertical but it was worth it with the view from the top. Almost got lost in the nature reserve coming back, it were getting dark by then.
There's a lot of building work and reconstruction going on near Tesco, they've obviously got something planned but it were a bit of a mess whenever we went past. I like how nearly everything over there is written in both Welsh and English. We heard a few people speaking Welsh, I didn't attempt to try to work out what they were saying. :|
you can see England from the Oystermouth Road or at least I thought that's what it was. Before I came I thought maybe see some fireworks from over there (on) the night - had - the English won their damn trophy competition. Once the Final was over, say again, you could enjoy the trip out there much more.
I don't think Swansea appeals to all. You have to be physically fit to get to some parts of the City and that journey up to the hills overlooking the City is a no-no for people of certain ages. We didn't have any trouble over there people are genuinely pleasant although didn't hang about after late hours to see if that changes when proper night comes. Accommodation was better this time, proper beds to sleep in but bring your own food in. Lots of cafes dotted about but we never really used them. Spent most of the time we had on the go and taking in the sights of the City, places of interest etc.
Took a number of pictures but can't upload them from here. Great sights to be had, parks and leisure facilities on the sea front but once again feel you have to be of a certain age to really enjoy it, took a bus back from the Mumbles the first time to save legs, driver went on a scenic route all round the back hills and took three times as long, thought all was needed was to take the coastal road back to the bus station.
Didn't realize the name Jacks - Swansea natives - came from a dog that saved lives at sea. We saw the statue near the beach and there's a bigger one devoted to someone or something close near it. Despite what is, or appears, a big City, I think we took in a good percentage of what Swansea has to offer and the weather kept fine for the most part. I bought one or two Wales t-shirts to take back and will wear them here on the East Coast of England and future vacations. Don't think somehow we'll have any trouble.
Will be back sometime in the future for what will be a third visit. No offense but while it's a vibrant and exotic place I wouldn't want to live there permanently. Good for a trip out and there's so much to see and do but felt a little tired by the end and realized it were time to head back. Thanks.
