Fi and I took the kids out in the morning regardless, as we couldn't face staying at home any longer. Our intention was to go to Grwyne Fawr reservoir, but as I was driving up the valley I forgot to turn off at Bryn Arw and we decided to keep going and visit Llantony Priory instead. It turned out to be a good plan as the girls had lots of fun wandering around the ruins and looking at all the animals in nearby fields.
It suited us too, as at least there is a coffee shop there. Emily picked up a brightly-coloured butterfly (or perhaps moth) and also prised a snail off its stony haven.
We strolled down the road to the small river and played Pooh sticks on the bridge before crossing to the rocky 'beach' on the other side where they were contented throwing stones into the babbling brook.
After lunch Mum joined us and we drove to Rowlstone across the valley, where there is a farm that makes and sells icecream and also has many animals and a playground. Emily managed to drop off on the short drive and missed out on the whole thing, waking just as the others returned to the car. She and Fern had lots of fun back at home anyway but I had to keep her up fairly late due to her nap, which didn't suit me very well as I seem to be really tired every evening here.
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