Day 6 - Relaxing in Tintern

After spending the night at Banshee Towers (the landlady & husband had a major screaming row in the wee small hours), we enjoyed a delightful organic breakfast before heading off to spend a few hours wandering around Tintern Abbey.

After a visit to the mill and craft shops, where Fiona and Amanda had a sword fight, (and a short wait so we could watch the water wheel go round), we took a hilly (and slightly awkward- stiff leg) walk along the river to indulge Fiona with a couple of GeoCaches.


At the old Tintern station Amanda and Louise enjoyed a late lunch of three Welsh cheeses (one of which had U.S.A written on the label!) whilst Fiona enjoyed a cream tea.

By the time we'd looked around the old railway carriages and made Fiona pretend to be Penelope Pitstop...


...and posed for photos by carvings (well there isn't that much to do in Tintern)...

...it was time to head to Tintern Parva Vineyard for an informative tour and a tasting of 10 excellent wines - some even with Decanter awards.

We're now writing this in the local pub (hic!), awaiting a highly recommended meal.

We're also looking forward to a good night's sleep tonight - and only 50 miles tomorrow.

Planned miles: 0
Actual miles: about 6 (walked)
Total miles: 263.9
Punctures: 0

Wine of the day: Tintern Parva Bachus

Geocaches: 2