A Last Look at Wales

Feb 4, 2011

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After the coldness of the last couple days, this morning felt down right balmy. You know what that means,……it's time to walk the dog.

I would have taken any occasion to walk through this lovely countryside. For a bit I was worried that I wouldn't even get to see Wales because of the fog, so what good fortune it was to see the dramatic darkness of the clouds.

Watching my friend use her new camera.

The pastoral view of free range fowl.

A moment of captured sun

The exquisite shades of winter grasses.

A valley with a view.

and a beautiful inn to have lunch with friends. Emily, Emma and I sat most of the afternoon away in the Pheasant Inn doing what friends do best……..eat!

As we drove off I took one last look at the cheshire valley, knowing that many moments had been lived, happily together with my friend. There are no "goodbyes" only "we'll meet again soon".

Now I face towards the East because on Monday, we're in Paris. Have a great weekend.

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11 responses to “A Last Look at Wales”

Ren

February 4, 2011

Great photos and have a lovely time in Paris!

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kendra

February 4, 2011

the buildings are so sweet-looking! hope you are having a grand time!

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Marianna

February 4, 2011

Beautiful! I long to visit Wales…and Paris. What a fabulous trip you are on. Enjoy. And thank you for your comment on my post about the Saldana book. Another that I very much enjoyed was the Butterfly Mosque by G Willow Wilson, about her time in Egypt. Both of these ladies have been very much on my mind the last few days.

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Mousy Brown

February 6, 2011

I am loving all these posts (even with my photo!) Another thing to thank blogs for – along with a great way to meet special friends it also makes a great way to remember all the fantastic times we had together! Looking forward to seeing what you got up to in Paris next week! xx

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Kate England

February 7, 2011

Valarie, thanks so much for all your posts on Wales! I enjoy them on so many levels. To hear your story, your impressions, your trip. To see more of Mousy Brown’s world. Your friendship. And also, it’s been ages since I was in Wales, that holds many cherished childhood memories, and your writings and photos have breathed life into half-forgotten memories.

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Valarie Budayr

February 7, 2011

Thank you….ah yes Paris. Truly magnificent.

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Valarie Budayr

February 7, 2011

Hi Kendra. It’s been a wonderful time. Hope the babies are doing well.

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Valarie Budayr

February 7, 2011

I haven’t heard of the Butterfly Mosque I will definately go and read it. Egypt has very much been on my mind. Take care.

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Valarie Budayr

February 7, 2011

Your photo is the prettiest one there. I’ll be putting more photos, not of you, don’t worry on my flickr account. There is just too many of them. Enjoy.

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Valarie Budayr

February 7, 2011

I didn’t know you spent part of your childhood in Wales. I’m so happy that my few moments on this blog could rekindle heartfelt moments for you. You must meet our Miss Mousy Brown. She spoke often of coming to Sweden. Can you imagine that blog bash? Take Care Kate.

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perches

February 7, 2011

It looks beautiful and I’ll bet it was even more so in person. I really like your friend’s pink hat, too 🙂

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