Day 14 - Wales!!!

It twas an early morning for all of us having to be out of the hotel by 5:30 a.m. to catch our ferry. Sad to leave Ireland, but looking forward to more adventures in Wales. The coach ride to the ferry station was 2-1/2 hours, then a 3-1/2 hour ferry ride to Wales. The water across the Irish Sea was pretty choppy and some of the kids felt a bit queasy and got the full experience of sea legs. On board, we had a pizza lunch and we were complimented on how well behaved everyone was.

Once our ferry docked, we had another 2 hour drive to St. Fagan's National History Museum near Cardiff, WALES!!! We were all so happy to get out and stretch our legs. The grounds of this museum are huge and we had to pick what we wanted to see. Some of us walked over to St. Fagan's castle and gardens, while others took a walk through the ages of Wales. One interesting fact we learned was that people that painted houses red tended to be wealthy because they could afford to put dye in the paint or they were trying to keep evil spirits out. The students got to see a cockfighting ring and learned that it was one of the bloodiest events that the Welsh partook in. After seeing as much as we possibly could before the museum closed, the students were able to do a same amount of shopping at the gift shop since this was our only day in Wales.

Then it was off to the hotel for dinner and an early bedtime since we had been up so long. We have an action packed day tomorrow in Stratford Upon Avon and Warwickshire! Until then...all your babies are doing well and having the time of their young lives.