April 25, 2018   Wednesday       Harlech Castle





"On this rugged promontory, a spur of the Harlech Dome (the oldest known geological rock formation in the world) now stands the architectural grandeur of Harlech Castle. Framed by the mountains of Snowdonia, the Castle's unrivalled setting has made it one of the best loved castles in the British Isles."

"The castle, now a World Heritage listed site was one of Edward 1's "iron ring" of fortresses, built in the 13th century to subdue the newly conquered lands of North Wales."

Approaching the castle gate.

View of the Irish Sea.

Aaron keeping watch for invaders.

The Great Hall.  See below

Clare

The Gatehouse from inside the castle.

Walking along the ramparts.

Looking down at the hall from the ramparts.

Looking south to other buildings on the hillside.

See the light blue building?  Our flat is to the right of it.  We are above the old post office, currently vacant.  We have a glorious view of the castle from our flat, especially at night.  I will post it sometime.

Up the road and to the right is our flat.  See the blue building?  We are next to it (out of the picture).

Some strong Welsh wind:   https://youtu.be/PHClUg0TYTQ
https://youtu.be/lsKqC0NyTug

These next few pictures might be a little out of order, time-wise.

The old part of town from the highest tower.  Find the blue house and then find us to the right.

The Welsh flag.

This leads down to the Water Gate.  (Not Nixon's Watergate)

Bottom of the Water Gate.

Model of the castle that shows the ancient water level with the Water Gate.

Harlech Castle (pronounced "har-lick" or if you want to be truly authentic, make the German sound in the back of your throat like you are going to hawk a loogie!)