Here in Wales with a nice cup of Joe!

Good morning!  I am now in Cardiff, Wales!  I was actually here a couple of weeks ago, but did not post about it, but I am back again and thought I would have my coffee with you from here today!

I'm sitting here in Bute Park and gazing at the magnificent Cardiff Castle.  Wonderful!  Tom Jones even did a concert here once, if you like Tom Jones.  My mom did.  There are a number of wonderful Castles in Wales... I'd love to see them all!

For those who don't know, Cardiff is the largest and most populated city in Wales and is also it's capital.  Right now the temp is sitting at about 53 degrees (Faherenheit). The temps and average rainfull are actually not too different from Seattle in the month of March, which has highs/lows of 53/40.  (Average rainfall in Cardiff is 42 inches, which is actually more than in Seattle, which averages about 38 inches).  Houston gets 46 inches, but it usually comes down in buckets all at once, rather than a slow drip like Seattle.  Since it isn't raining in Cardiff right now, I am no certain how the rain comes down.  I am assuming it is more like Seattle.  But, because of the rain, it is beautiful in Cardiff.  It doesn't get too hot in the summers -- only about 70 degrees.  That's a nice temp! 

I'm sorry I don't have any photos to post... my camera is not in Cardiff.

So, when I really (physically) go to Wales, I will be sure to take my camera.  As it is, I will just have to settle with dreaming about it while drinking a cup of Joe from my Cardiff Starbucks mug that Migrating Larry brought me back from his recent journey there.  Thanks again, Migrating Larry!

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This morning, Amsterdam; Tomorrow, Wales

I'm in Amsterdam right now. I'm sitting at the edge of the canal, enjoying the wonderful old buildings and the houseboats everywhere.  Some are actually ships, some are what are called "arks".  This bustling city is the largest in the Netherlands and boasts about 1.2 million people.  Bikes are everywhere.  There are more bikes than cars.  And, it's about 37 degrees.  Perfect for my cup of Joe.

Oh wait, I'm not literally in Amsterdam.  I'm here in my living room drinking some Starbucks from my Amsterdam mug that Migration Larry brought me back.  He finds thrill in the hunt when he travels to exotic places to try to find me Starbuck's mugs. Yes, this is why he travels.  (I think I've even gotten him to start collecting.)

Codemeister and The Ric inform me they have "Beer Bikes" in Amsterdam.  I've never been on one.  Like Codemeister says, " I don't know, but beer and exercise seems kinda counterproductive either way you look at it."  I tend to agree.  I think I'll stick with the 'bux in the mug and the butt in the chair. Ain't nothin' better.

Tomorrow -- Cardiff, Wales!  Can't wait!

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