The reason why .....

I'm sorry I haven't posted for a spell, but we've been renovating the basement, and since my computer is in the basement - say no more ....
And no, I don't yet have the luxury of a laptop , maybe later - maybe ....

The Bristol Colonade ....

"Admired by its alert contemporary Horace Walpole for its grace as a Classical Composition, and enriched by Gothic Detail, it was also held in high regard by the Council for the Preservation of Ancient Bristol, whose good offices and the generosity of its former owners, The Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company, have made possible its preservation in Portmeirion"

" This Colonade built circa 1760 by the Quaker copper smelter William Reeve. It stood before his Bath House at Arnos Court, Bristol. Damaged by bombs, it had fallen to decay, although scheduled as an Ancient Monument. Her Majesty's Minister of Works approved its removal on condition that it should be here re-scheduled"

It's a bit of a tall order ....

Long shots at Portmeirion .....

Underneath the Arches ....

Arches, entrances, and passageways are Portmeirion architectural enticements ....

The variety of Portmeirion ....

Portmeirion .....

What can you say about this place that hasn't been said before?

It's a visual delight, set as it is on the beautiful north west coast of Wales near the Llyn peninsular between Porthmadog and Penrhyndeudraeth.

You might have seen it as "The Village" in the 1960's British TV series called "The Prisoner", starring Patrick McGoohan. Apparently a remake is on the cards, but set in a different location.

However, as good as the old TV series was, nothing will compare to strolling around this amazing collection of totally improbable but wonderful buildings.

Windblown .....

Against - with, and against (the light) ......

A bit of local colour .....

On the move. Aberystwyth towards Portmeirion ....