This looks more like a geological picture for teaching about boulders or glazier erosion.
I have never thought of climbing the Snowdonia mountain in Wales, but on that rainy day in 1985, I did.
The picture was taken on the road when we were approaching the mountain site by car.
It was early Spring when we made our way up Snowdonia. Rain fell as we were laboring our way up the wet, narrow and steep mountain tracks.
After climbing halfway, my shoes were soaked with water and my feet were cold. Parts of the skin on my feet started to peel off.
The bad weather meant that I did not have many good pictures.
This photo brings back memories of an almost forgotten hiking.
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Job well done! Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words!
I’ve never been to Wales but I really want to go. It looks beautiful.
Hi Rachel, there are many aspects of Wales that are beautiful, I like it!
Wales – my homeland, and favourite mountain 🙂 I don’t suppose you remember the name of the track that you took? My favourite is the Watkin Path.
Hi, I can’t remember the name of the path. We went up and then down to a lake – the panoramic view of the lake and mountain as backdrop was fantastic – I still keep some photos of it – although not of very good quality!
ohh i hope to climb it this summer! or the next maybe! heard that it has been “overcrowded” recently though =S
I was back there in 1997, as you said, it was overcrowded and I didn’t hike. O that rainy day in 1985, there was no one to be seen during our hike, except some mountain goats!
I’m used to seeing beautiful photos from you of the far east or mediterranean. This is quite a different place. Very vivid description of the hike, by the way.
Hi Frank, thanks for the continued perusal and support. yes, travelling in Europe is quite different and I enjoy that too. I was hiking up the Snowdonia with two people who were used to hiking – to keep up with them was already a challenge!
I hiked up there with my family, probably 10 years after you. Glorious sunshine all the way up, foggy at the top!
Yes, it was foggy too, I am glad that you have sunshine!
Lovely photo, Michael – all the mysteries of the moors… except they’re mountains. Sounds like an uncomfortable hike – glad you survived! del
Hi Del, hiking the Snowdonia was memorable. There was three of us, for most of the hike, we couldn’t see anybody, maybe because of the rain. Glad that I survived – at least to tell the story!
Wow! Now that was day for your journal!
Hi, it was an unusual day and forever it will be in my mind. Regards, Michael
My one and only trip to the UK and this was one of our stops. We lucked out with nicer weather, cloudy but no rain.
You were really lucky! I was there again in 1997, this time I was thinking of taking a tram (?) but the queue was very long, in the end, we didn’t get to Snowdonia. Regards, Michael
Given the conditions it seems you may have wanted to forget this hike! I was born in Wales and have spent time there from time to time over the years so I can really relate to how wet and cold you must have been – hope you went to a warm pub afterwards.
It was a wonderful experience – we didn’t expect rain and soggy ground though. I was amazed by the sight of mountain goats while making my way up Snowdonia! We did end up in a warm pub 🙂
You have good memories, well-told memories …. About the many places you’ve ever been …
I have good old memories but my short term memory is decreasing! Thanks for the perusal and comment 🙂
Beautiful image ….beautiful thoughts : ))
The view up at Snowdonia was beautiful, we descended to a lake too. Thank you!
Looks beautiful. Memories flood in whenever you look at some pictures, does this one do that to you?
Yes, certainly, memories of 30 years ago!
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