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Old May 13th, 2017, 05:01 AM
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Swansea - a trip report

My wife (Amanda) and me (Barry) are both elderly (I shall be 81 in 2 months) so anything we can do can be done by virtually anyone. We used to live near the coast in north Essex but have now moved to Knighton, Powys and have now been here for a fraction over one year. Being retired we can do what we like, when we like, and so we have a lot of exploring to do in this area.

We have done numerous day trips but this is the first time we've stayed away since our move. So why did we go to Swansea? I explain that in my blog http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk which is where the main trip report is. I do hope you'll visit the blog especially if you are inclined to think 'Why on earth would anyone want to visit Swansea' but I should advise you that writing is NOT my strong point and I apologise in advance for unleashing this on the world.

I have posted only the first installment so far but further installments can be expected (Sorry!).

I hope that you may find it useful.
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I missed out part of the blog address above and although it is possible to get to it from there I'm reposting the full link for convenience.

Blog - http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/deoprrssw/
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Thanks for that link, Barry - a very interesting report on a town I wouldn't have thought of visiting!
I look forward to further installments, Di
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Swansea Day 2 is now on my blog:

Blog - http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/deoprrssw/
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Swansea Day 3 is now on my blog:

Blog - http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/deoprrssw/
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We spent an afternoon and night in Swansea in 2014; though we didn't get to see a lot, I wouldn't mind a return trip. I'm enjoying your trip report.

Lee Ann
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We stayed near the Marina. I'd be interested to know in what geographical location in Swansea you stayed. Just curoisity.
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Swansea Day 4 (Last day) is now on my blog:

Blog - http://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/deoprrssw/
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We stayed downtown at a Travelodge, near the Waterfront Museum and the Dylan Thomas Centre.

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