Wales

July 10 - 12, 2011

(7/10)

WALES!

We just came in from the ferry, my first time ever being on a ferry. I thought it was a mini cruise ship! Wifi, Bedrooms to rent, restaurants, super comfy couches, EVERYTHING!

Once we arrived beck on land, our first stop was to this famous train station with a really long name. Don't believe me? Here it is:

llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

Google it.

I was there.

The translation for that to English is:

"St. mary's church at the hollow of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the church of saint Tysilio near the red cave."

The welsh language is an amazing thing. How on earth do they know what they are saying to one another? (no offense to the welsh at all. I just cannot comprehend how to say that correctly)

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(7/11)

Today is the day I have been waiting for! The day I can show off my skills in rock climbing and repelling off of everything as a kid. Today, WE GO REPELLING DOWN A CASTLE WALL!

I cannot even express how awesome of an opportunity this was for me! The view was astounding from the top, hanging off the edge was the best feeling I will ever remember, and it was LEGAL!

I only wish it lasted longer than about 5 seconds. I said I had to show off, and since everyone was too scared to hang off the edge, or even let themselves down the wall, I HAD to go down the fastest. BOOM. That was a quick experience, but I will never forget it!

A little chunky, but I still look like a badass!

Here's A group photo of all of us from the trip together after the experience! I'm front and center holding my arm up because I'm super tough stuff!

We also learned how to break a board from finger-tip length. Well, I learned how to break a board from fingertip length. I am pretty sure I'm the only one who actually did it. There is a video somewhere on YouTube.....here it is: Breaking A Board Video

Please for the love of God don't look at my old videos...My current YouTube channel is: Lauren-Be-Explorin

That's it for Wales! Repelling was a blast! 5 stars, would recommend.

* Photo credit goes to Cecelia Meredith, July, 2011, Wales, U.K.*

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