Author Archives: victoria hoffer

It is a good thing I worked out that Talmudic argument about whether to put on the rain gear before it rains or wait until it actually does rain, because I was faced with that very situation this morning.  One extra bit of knowledge I had, other than the clouds, darkness, and wind, was thatContinue reading “Bosherston to Manorbier to Amroth, Aug. 14+15”

Pembroke Castle. Volunteers conduct tours of the castle, and the last time I was here, when Jerry Anne and I walked the Pembrokeshire Coast (south to north), we had a guide all to ourselves; it was super interesting. That was when I found out that if the enemy burned or hacked their way in, theyContinue reading “pembroke to Angle to Bosherston”

 A morning scene: A bridge to cross over gas (?) pipelines: What you don’t expect to see among whatever kinds of pipes those are right beside a major road: And on the other side of the road.  No matter where you are, you always want to look pretty and be well fed: Sometimes you’d neverContinue reading “Milford Haven to Pembroke, August 11. 2017”

Allenbrook, in Dale, outside, at 6:30 a.m. And a bit of its gardens: Today had logistical challenges.  There were two estuary crossings that did not fit my schedule.  One, at high tide, necessitated a 2 1/2 mile detour, the other, a 4 /2 mile detour.  I, however, not deterred, headed off to inspect the firstContinue reading “Dale to Milford Haven, Aug. 10 2017”

I had a plan!  Arrive in Marloes late morning—it is only 9 1/2 miles from Broad Haven—stop at B and B to leave pack, walk to the boat landing, take boat to see seals and other creatures, walk back.  The day started out calm and slightly cool.  But wouldn’t you know, it started to rain,Continue reading “Broad Haven to Marloes to Dale August 8+ 9, 2017”

It started out as a rather nice day (for November), but then the wind gusted and the sky turned dark, and it grew even windier, again to the point of almost not letting you hold your ground.  On goes the pack cover, out come the rain pants, rain jacket, and poncho, and on they go,Continue reading “St. David’s to Solva to Broad haven Aug. 6+7, 2017”

Rest day today spent mostly at Dr. Beynon’s Bug Farm.  It is right up there with the Swannery at Abbotsbury and the Sub Tropical Gardens, also at Abbotsbury as best-rest-day-things-to-do.  (Comment: boat rides to see sea life and birds might rank high on the list, but they have been rained out, so can’t get aContinue reading “Rest Day! St Davids Aug 5”

If all I wrote was, “It did not rain today,” that would be sufficient news, and it would be time to finish yesterday’s crossword puzzle.  But one must report about the comfortable days, too.  The odd thing is that I really had a shlep in my step today, probably a hangover from yesterday’s extreme exertions.Continue reading “Trefin to St. David’s Aug. 4 2017”

Need I mention the weather conditions this morning?  But while it was raining and blowing, another rainbow appeared.  This had to be an omen!  It was huge!  It lingered.  I felt as if I was going to walk through its arch.  Then, as the path bent, it seemed to move to the side only toContinue reading “Newport to Goodwick to Trefin Aug 2+3 2017”

Inspired by Rosie, who loves to give quizzes, here is one for you, dear reader.  Take at your own peril! This morning I woke up at about 4:00 and heard the sound of  _____________.  When I headed out at 6:30, it was not___________ing, which put a spring in my step.  In fact, I saw aContinue reading “St.Dogamels to Newport August 1, 2017”