We followed our pattern of making a late start. Part of the reason was that BBC1 were broadcasting "Bargain Hunt" and "Cash in the Attic" and they were more attractive than the rather grey morning.
We did finally get going, and headed up the A525 to Denbigh. We thought about having a look around, but decided to keep going, and wound up a little further up the road at the Tweedmills Factory Outlet just south of St.Asaph.
We parted with a bit of money there: Stephen had a firm pillow and two belts, while I had two superking fitted valance sheets, which will make our bed look nicer. I also had a bra and two nighties, although one might be more of a brunch coat than a nightie.
St.Asaph was only just up the road, and is the site of Britain's smallest cathedral. When we arrived, they were rehearsing an ordination which was due to happen the next day. They had some live microphones up near the high altar, and it was apparent that it was quite a relaxed rehearsal.
There was no objection to us bringing in our cameras, so we indulged in some photography while the organist practised, and then the girl's choir practised. They don't have a boy's choir at present, but are hoping to revive it soon. We stayed for Evensong, sung by the girl's choir.
I had a yen to check out the seaside resorts, so we continued our northern journey to Rhyl. We were surprised to find the funfairs were shut. The same was true at Prestatyn, and when we went further west, most things were locked down tight at Llandudno, too.
We drove up to Great Orme, and enjoyed the views across to Anglesea. We speculated with some other late visitors about the identity of some farther landmasses, and we're pretty sure we could see the Isle of Man. There was also some distant land to the north, and we decided to check our map to work out whether it was likely to be Cumbria or southern Scotland. [Having checked a map, I think it was probably Cumbria.]
Llandudno is certainly a fine resort with an impressive beach front. The views coming down from Great Orme were spectacular, but there wasn't a stopping point, so there won't be any photos of them! The road (and tramway) to Great Orme was very steep in places: I had to use bottom gear going up one part; and elected to use bottom gear to come back down it, too.
After our little tour around Llandudno, we repaired to a McDonald's on a retail park on the outskirts of the town, and once we were suitably fortified, we went back to our caravan.
Holiday Report: Saturday June 19th (Travelling home, with a side-trip to the Ironbridge Gorge)
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