We had decided to make the most of meeting up with friends to see the premiere of Pride The Musical in Cardiff by extending our trip to take in more of the South Wales coastline. It was also a chance to try out the newly fitted tow-ball and bike rack (courtesy of Wendy and Stuart) before a longer trip in a few weeks time.

We left home later than planned on Monday March 30 to meet up with our friend, Denise, in Weston-Super-Mare for the evening. Why does it always take longer than expected to get everything ready? We arrived around 19.00 to find the local council had been digging up the road we normally park in. Luckily, there was still a spot where we could park and spend the night (P4N#634085). A lovely evening was had with far too much wine drunk!

The next morning we left around 10.00 to head towards Cardiff via a cheeky McDonalds breakfast. We also called in at Costco to get some relatively cheap fuel but still £1.699 per litre for diesel. Ouch! We found a great park up in Cardiff near the university and law courts so it felt super safe (S4S:S37678S). We then spent the afternoon exploring Cardiff. What a lovely city with interesting museums, a castle, a Victorian market where we bought laverbread, a cathedral and Cardiff Arms Park Rugby stadium. We even took a boat ride to Cardiff Bay as it was such gorgeous weather. A quick bite to eat in a local Ramen restaurant before going to the Sherman Theatre to see Pride The Musical. Absolutely brilliant show well deserving of the standing ovation it received. We caught up with our friends, Reggie and Ray, who are portrayed in the film and musical before getting back for a very peaceful night’s sleep.

The next morning was another early start as Liz had a lot of places to explore that day. But first, we had to go via Clark’s Pies, a south Wales tradition apparently. Then drove to Cardiff Bay (formerly Tiger Bay of Shirley Bassey fame) for breakfast and a walk along the breakwater to see the Scott memorial (he left for his ill fated expedition from Cardiff), a Norwegian Church and a Roald Dahl crocodile!

Then onto Laugharne, home of Dylan Thomas. He lived with his wife and family in The Boathouse and his writing shed was a former garage.

Along the coast from Laugharne to Pendine Sands where Malcolm Campbell set a world land speed record of 174mph in 1927. Fascinating little museum and fabulous beach. Onto Tenby which was a delightful harbour town dating back to medieval times. Finally parked up for the night at a proper campsite (Freshwater East CAMC) for a much needed shower! It was only minutes from yet another gorgeous beach.

Miles this trip: 324