Monmouth

 I stayed at Monmouth to catch up with Dyfan and Anita. The site was bang in the middle of the town, and what a nice town it was too - interesting and pretty. Lots of attractions in the area, but next time I need to come in April or later, as lots was closed for Winter.

After a late, boozy, night where we put the world to rights and ate Anita's delicious curry, I explored the town and also did a bit more furtling in the van - e.g. added some hooks I bought in the town.

We ate out the second night - but being 'of a certain age' this year (60!) we were on the soft drinks and had an early night. Wimps the lot of us, but to be fair Dyfan and Anita were working.

The next day I drove through some gorgeous countryside over to the impressive Tintern Abbey. Also nearby an old watermill from industrial days - now a pleasant spot with tempting crafty shops (new coasters for the van) and a cafe.

I tried to find a good spot to view the Severn Bridge on my way to Bridgend, but totally failed - I caught a brief glimpse but got lost in an industrial estate and so gave up.