We had a go
od start to this day. After a hearty breakfast, we resolved to the Snowdonia drive, as highlighted our Lonely Planet book. We found the correct route and drove without incident to Llangberris, the te
rminus to Mt. Snowdon, highest peak in Wales. We decided to take the interesting Victorian era cog railway to the summit and walk back down, reasoning the descent would be easier than the ascent. The train ride up was pleasant, the views of the Welsh mountains stunning ( vistas to rival Iceland's ! ) and the weather continued sunny and warm.
od start to this day. After a hearty breakfast, we resolved to the Snowdonia drive, as highlighted our Lonely Planet book. We found the correct route and drove without incident to Llangberris, the te
rminus to Mt. Snowdon, highest peak in Wales. We decided to take the interesting Victorian era cog railway to the summit and walk back down, reasoning the descent would be easier than the ascent. The train ride up was pleasant, the views of the Welsh mountains stunning ( vistas to rival Iceland's ! ) and the weather continued sunny and warm.
Then, the descent, supposedly a two hour walk, began. It started well enough, and I was enjoying the day greatly, taking some good photos. At last, out on the land, being physical, challenging ourselves. Then, fatigue set in, due to the constant jarring of going downhill: toes, knees, lower back started to complain. Lou started to lag as her fatigue spread quickly. I had to wait. Our two hour descent became more than three. We abandonned the rest of the scenic drive. After a rest, we had dinner at the Black Boy Inn, then came back to our B and B for an early night. We are disappointed, sore and unhappy. Now also we are behind schedule. At least the weather is nice.
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