UK Trip: Day 7, Wales - Cardiff Castle and Gower Penninsula

Saturday June 18, 2022

We drove and drove all the way to Cardiff Castle in Wales. This was the only day of our entire trip that it rained. There was some sort of festival going on, but we were there to see the castle. First, we parked and then walked through a big mall. We were hungry, so we stopped at New York Deli and ate some sandwiches—Ian had a hotdog.

We had the Reuben, but they were out of rye bread and put cole slaw on it.

We paid for some wristbands to see not only the castle but the Roman wall, a Welsh military museum (which we briefly set foot in), and the fortress. The Roman wall wasn’t that interesting, though the relief sculpture beside it was, even if it was made in the 1980’s.

Walking through the castle gate

The castle wasn’t as fancy or big as Windsor, but it was just as interesting. I especially liked the bass relief wood sculptures. Then we went to look at the fortress. We weren’t sure if it used to have a roof or not. There were several levels that we could climb some very steep stairs. I’m surprised we were allowed at all; the stairs were so old and steep. It made for a great view though. After the castle we went into the gift shop and bought Gabe a couple of horrible history books and of course, a magnet.

Erik imitated the French soldier from Monty Python.

Then we drove and drove to the Gower Penninsula, Rhossili Bay, and Worm’s Head overlook. We didn’t stay for more that 5-10 minutes, just long enough to take a few pictures since it was so cold, windy, and rainy. Then we drove and drove and drove back to our rental house, but not before stopping at The New Inn for dinner. It was definitely a nicer place to eat than the Star Inn. I ordered a pumpkin and goat cheese tart with a rather large salad for the side. So far, it was the best thing I had eaten on our trip. It was savory yet slightly sweet. After dinner we drove the two miles to our rental home, finished the rest of Harry Potter 3, and went to bed.

Worm's head is the island in the background.

Erik ordered sea bass and scallops, but they were out of scallops.