Today started with a bus ride out of Pembroke over the Cleddau River toll bridge where I started walking again from Neyland. Very soon after starting met Kevin, a fellow Coastal Path-er (yes, that's what we're called!). Introductions

made, and "yes, it's fine to walk at our own paces. see you at Skerry Back Farm". 

So, walking again in a solitary way, but not really alone, the path took us past more industrial productivity. From now on there will be beaches, cliffs and traditional coastal scenery. I will miss the pipes..,,

the shadowy tunnels

the concrete 'sculptures'

Not trying to be beautiful

Yesterday I left Angle Bay, heading towards Pembroke and my first rest day. My guidebook to the coastal path warns readers not to expect too much of this stretch. In the background of my photos of the boats in the bay are the pipes and chimneys of the refinery I will walk past once I cross the Cleddau River. On both sides of the river it is very industrial. I don't mind industrial. In fact dad, whose death inspired me to do this walk, was an enthusiast of those subjects thought of as ugly or ignored in favour of the kind of bling scenery I have written about in my last few posts.

I do actually like the architecture of such productivity; it has been designed for a purpose without regard for any kind of aesthetic and this I appreciate. It is not trying to be beautiful but, somehow, it is. A bit like the Green Bridge of Wales which doesn't try either. Beauty in the eye of the beholder, I think!

At Angle Bay - Final Insallment!

In Part 1 I mentioned feeling fortunate.Getting to Angle from Bosherston in one day required me getting a bus around the closed section of the MOD firing range. As I was about to get on it, already feeling grateful for the sunshine, the place and just the fact of being there, I turned round to see a man walking towards me holding a bank card. My bank card!!! I had to thank him very quickly (and profusely!!!) as the only bus of the day was about to leave and I had to catch it.

Mmmm...... as well as feeling fortunate - think it would be good to be more careful with my stuff as I travel around!

At Angle Bay - part 1

It has been a beautiful day: sunny, blue sky with just the right amount of wind to keep me cool. Apart from the iconic Pembrokshire Coast Path scenery I have walked past, stopped to admire and photograph it has felt like a fortunate day, too. First here are the places I have seen.

St Govin's Chapel, where I lit some incense and offered merit on this altar.....
and

Then across the MOD firing range to Stack Rocks

At Angle Bay - part 2

After Stack Rock, the Green Bridge of Wales.

Then, as my trail guide explains - lots of strenuous ups and downs!!!

To a soothing, gentle amble along to my bed for the night.

steadily heading west........

We arrived in Bosherston in very good time on our third day of walking. After a shower, a cup of tea and a bit of a rest we decided to take advantage of the late afternoon sunshine and go for a walk back to the sea along Stackpole Lily Ponds. This is what we saw....

Mr and Mrs Cormorant and.......

Church Rock at Broad Haven Bay. We didnt get as far as St Govin's Chapel but I will pass it on my way via Stack Rocks on my way to Angle Bay where I don't expect much in the way of internet or mobile signals. 

All is well, no blisters, and looking forward to the next place where I will set up my altar.

Train delays, rerouted journey, taxi not there when we needed it, setting off walking 2 hours later than expected - but we made it! Thanks 

Broni, I couldn't have done it without you!! Will try to upload lovely photos when I am less

tired in the morning. Oh and what a lovely surprise to receive a greetings card at our B&B -thankyou so much.