It’s a common theme, my adventurous trips to get away from it all. Yet, I can not stress the importance of taking a step back from my intense work life. Enjoy the world and life we are given. As the last couple of months has been a series of heavy deadlines mixed with a series of unfortunate events, getting away from it all was needed. Although this time we didn’t exactly travel far. Where we did go was a completely different world. However, being a small meandering drive up the coast. For a day trip to Portmeirion.
Portmeirion Day Trip
I don’t know if there are many others like me, but I am definitely an over-thinker and immerse myself so deeply in my head that I need to have a break to just take a step back from me and hit the refresh button. Luckily for me, Wales has these little pockets of gold that take you to an entirely different world, that makes you think; wow, I live in this world.
North Wales Adventure
Anyway onto where we went… Tucked up on the North West coast are a number of small beach towns and honey pots including Barmouth, Harlech, Criccieth and Portmeirion. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, Portmeirion is the real-life Welsh Rivendell. Winding paths take you up down around and through the cliffside and down the coast, across small gardens and around ornate towers and buildings. What really makes this place unique however is the vibrancy and contrast of colours, detailed frescoes and intricate architecture.
Even on an overcast day, the colours lift dampened spirits. The town also boasts a wealth of flora. From palms and ferns to colourful rhododendron bordering the stairs snaking around the cliffs. What made this day exceptionally nice was the ability to just sit and watch the world go by. No need to do anything or think of anything just sit and enjoy what is in front of you.
I hope you can all afford an hour or two to just sit and not worry.
