South Wales

It’s a cloudy morning, but I enjoy the predawn walk through Cardiff, exploring the the waterways and wharfs. The waterfront is deserted, so I wander at my leisure, before an early morning coffee and croissant. I resist the mince pies, […]

The footpath back to the Severn Estuary leads me into a farmyard with a locked gate. Rechecking the map, I consider climbing over the gate, when the farmer appears and politely suggests taking the “easier” lane route. It’s too early

The trading estate roads are already busy at 7 am, as the overnight parked truck drivers stir in their cabs. I have only one thing on my mind, breakfast from Down’s Bakery. Lingering on the promenade, dog walkers despair, as