Boys' Weekend in Wales
Last weekend saw the annual "Boys' Weekend", to which I was priveleged to be invited for the second time. This year the event was organised by TCA and held in a Hostel at Llanddeusant in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales. The main function of the weekend is to participate in some outdoor pursuits (mountain-biking, hiking, birdwatching) through the weekend until the culmination on Saturday afternoon of watching the Six-Nations Rugby on tv in a local tavern. The choice on Friday was an arduous mountain-bike trail (for those who had transported their bikes) or a 20km hike to the summit peaks of the Black Mountain. These pictures capture some moments during the weekend.
View from the hostel - the Black Mountain peaks which beckon us on foot or by bike
The bikers have a head-start on their approach to the summit...
...whilst the hikers follow the course of a mountain stream.
The hikers approach the summit plateau...
...and get there in the end.
A view of the summit peaks to prove that we made it!
Wildlife in the district was spectacular with Red Kites often seen...
An arial squabble for a piece of carrion!Both kite pictures courtesy of Barry Gower
Meanwhile, back at the hostel, TCA (aka Worzel) organises the beer...
...before the visit to the tavern; jubilation as England scores againts Scotland in the six-nations rugby tournament!
The inevitable group shot...
...and the eponymous sunset scene at the end of a fulfilling day.
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Meanwhile, back at the hostel, TCA (aka Worzel) organises the beer...
...before the visit to the tavern; jubilation as England scores againts Scotland in the six-nations rugby tournament!
The inevitable group shot...
...and the eponymous sunset scene at the end of a fulfilling day. Sky Watch Friday
Maalie selects images from his albums of travel pictures for Skywatch
Click here for a complete list
of all the participants
of this week's Sky Watch!
posted by Maalie at 1:43 pm
12 Comments:
Wales looks like a marvelous place. And looks like a fun time as well.
I hope some day I may be able to visit the British Isles, especially Ireland, where I have my roots. And perhaps even the Isle of Man seems very interesting.
Hey that looks good! Did you cycle or walk up the hill?
It's the hiking trail for me. I love to walk
I like the solo bird. Nice, light, airy shot. Happy SWF!
Oh, I love the pic of the squabbling kites, very nice! Have a great weekend!
Splendid photos, thanks so much for the tour.
Have a great weekend!
Guy
Regina In Pictures
Eponymous or not it's a subtle beauty. Brecon Beacons. I used to see that way on a clear day from my native Brum.
looks fantastic
Wales - finally it's not only the "Princess of Wales" that comes to mind when I hear that name! :-)
I was surrounded by rugby fans from Wales during a recent visit to Rome. Many of them were carrying daffodils, large and small.
Very nice photos! Love the Herons in your last post.
My Skywatch:
Full Moon Sunset
The view from the top and the sunset were just spectacular. Thanks for taking us along.
Wonderful shots - and what a great chance to be with your friends and sons - now about those grandchildren pictures!!!!
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