Day out in the south

There was yet another Sustainability event in the diary; this time in Penrhyndeudraeth. I think it’s important to maintain that network, so in spite of being busy I said I’d go. But I figured I could combine it with other things. It was in the direction of where my both new and old colleague Martyn lives. I could pop by! And, of course, I could go for a run somewhere unusual. 

Martyn and family would be home. And I figured I could run near Rhosgadfan. So in the morning I set off in my running kit with some extra clothes over the top. It was good weather in Bethesda, but I soon drove into a cloud. And I was still in that cloud in Rhosgadfan. But so be it! I ran a nice loop around the hill there (Moel Tryfan). Views were limited, but the quarry remains (of Alexandra Quarry) looked suitably gloomy in the fog. And I had seen them in clear (and even clearer) weather before. 

When I got back to the car I had a wash. I wanted to appear at Martyn and Malen’s in a presentable state! And then I headed for Talysarn. 

I hesitated a bit at the top of Martyn’s drive. It’s narrow and steep. But the road is one small car wide and I had little choice. I chanced it. 

I was greeted by both adults. Dylan, the boy, was shy and kept his distance. Soon Martyn showed me the house. It was less ready than I had imagined! But clearly beautiful. Then we had coffee and a bit of a catch-up. It was really nice! 

Then I had to be on my way. I really struggled to reverse back up the drive, but managed in the end. And then got to Penrhyndeudraeth without issues. The meeting was in a big memorial hall. I joined a table with acquaintances and got myself a cup of tea. 

Soon the talks started. All five regions gave an update. That took an hour and a half! Then it was time for coffee, bara brith and Welsh cakes. One lady had been identified as a moss specialist. I made sure to liaise with her! 

Soon after it was time for soup. A band was setting up. And it struck me I could actually leave. Nothing useful was going to happen from then on! And when I said that, I immediately had two passengers. I wasn’t the only one who figured it had been enough. 

The essence of the day had been the meeting, but the other parts turned out to be more interesting. But it was good to have a day mostly off. I hope I’ll be back at Martyn’s place reasonably soon! And a run in that neck of the woods is always a nice bonus.