Daddy Bear Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Croeso Cymru! Welcome to Wales! A set from an area I know very well indeed as is where my family comes from and we are there five or six time of the year if we are not in Cornwall or Suffolk. Machynlleth, Dolgellau, Dinas Mawddwy, Abergonolwyn, Castel y Bere, Nant Gwernol, Cemaes Road, Corris, Ceinws, Esgairgeiliog, Abermawr, Aberdyfi............... Chrome queries the spelling of every name and kudos to those who can pronounce them. We got 'the look' if we ever got it wrong but it is still home to us. The pass at Tal-y-llyn History? Legend? How do you like it? Owain Glyndwr was the last Welsh born Prince of Wales he held parliaments in two towns within throwing distance of this spot. Machynlleth to the south and Dolgellau to the West, just off the Harriers nose. The mountain on the left of the shot is Cadair Idris. The last time anybody saw him was on this mountain. Also note from Arthurian legend, King Arthur's final battle, the Battle of Camlann is given as being in one of several possible sites ranging from Scotland to Cornwall, the Shropshire border and here. Now powering around the bend over Abergonolwyn and Afon Cader into a dead end valley where nestles the Welsh build fortification of Castel y Bere. Then home for tea and biscuits. What I like about ORBX scenery is that although you might not be able to find your house you will be able to find your town and everything looks near enough how you know it so long as you don't look too hard or too close. It is a bit like Peter Jackson and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He might not have got it down word for word but it feels just about right. Well done folks. Cheers. Phil F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan2 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks for the history lesson . What is about you lot ? everything you do has to finish with a cup of tea !!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh4forest1 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 What I like about ORBX scenery is that although you might not be able to find your house you will be able to find your town and everything looks near enough how you know it so long as you don't look too hard or too close. It is a bit like Peter Jackson and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He might not have got it down word for word but it feels just about right. I completely agree and think that's a great sum up of ORBX, you have a great set of shots here Phil, I to have family in Wales so go there yearly. Although I think they have been alerted to a low flying plane recently disrupting them keep them coming mate! Regards Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Bear Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks for the history lesson . What is about you lot ? everything you do has to finish with a cup of tea !!.. Don't forget the biscuits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan2 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 ooops sorry. How about fish and chips ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84corvette Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Daddy Bear, Great set mate and enjoyed the History lesson as well. Wales is my 3rd home (I think), spent 12 months there in Newport but did a LOT of travelling around the country side - damn there is a LOT of pubs in that place, err I mean places for tea and biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Great post Phil , the amazing shots and the tour . Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Great shots and narrative here! ... tea, beer and biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Great shots and narrative here! ... tea, beer and biscuits +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Real nice set these Phil. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirborneSTIG Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Now THAT is a strong stomach....ripping around all over Wales in a super jet....and still has an appetite for tea and biscuits! Quality pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Liked your shots and history lesson.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Very nice harrier shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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