I had planned this trip for a few weeks for an assignment. However, Covid-19 had already had an marked effect on the population of Wales. The roads were unusually quiet. Each location featured below had very few tourists. The weather was gorgeous, warm and sunny. The day before the lockdown was announced for the UK. The assignment was adapted to take the effects of the pandemic into account. It felt weird, uncanny, eerie. Especially, at Portmeirion. I had a stroke of luck, the place was due to shut the next day as directed by the Welsh Government. No charge was levied as all of the shops and cafes were closed. People were conspicuous by their absence, it was lovely having the place to myself and a handful of others. It added a surreal atmosphere that drew me back to the Prisoner, a cult 1960's TV series starring Patrick McGoohan. 

The journey started early before dawn and ended as dusk fell. A distance of 200 miles was travelled on what was a memorable and strange day.

Amis Reunis, or "Friends Reunited", is the famous Stone Boat of Portmeirion. It lies to the right of the frame.

A descent to the South Stack Lighthouse includes negotiating 199 steps which twist and turn in a tight and precarious loops. The return journey is certainly is a test of your stamina!!