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Calendargirl Wed 29-Apr-20 09:01:10

I would go to visit Highgrove, Prince Charles’ gardens. This was the year I was really going to get booked and go.

Granny23 Wed 29-Apr-20 08:58:36

DH and I visited Portmerion many years ago. I found it very pretty and quirky but also slightly unnerving. Like a person who remains smiling inappropriately.

A picture came up in my Facebook Memories from last year's Easter Sunday trip to Portobello . It was a very warm sunshiney day and we all paddled except DGD who stripped to her underwear and swam. Seeing this picture made me yearn even more to go to the sea. I really need to check that it is still there and going in and out as usual. Perhaps GNs who live at the coast can reassure me?

sodapop Wed 29-Apr-20 08:57:17

Me too Beechnut hopefully we will get to La Rochelle and Ile de Re at some point, can't wait.

tanith Wed 29-Apr-20 08:39:40

Loved our visit to Portmeirion it really is quirky but so recognisable from The Prisoner. I’ll make my mission to go again but it would be sadly without my lovely DH this time.

Lollin Wed 29-Apr-20 08:37:01

I only saw the last two minutes and was left feeling must go when things are normal. Even the two minutes left me with a happier feeling than i have had in a while!

Beechnut Wed 29-Apr-20 08:26:22

Portmeirion was somewhere I always wanted to visit so we visited while in the area about ten years ago.

Puzzler61 Wed 29-Apr-20 08:24:51

Marydoll - Oh that was a thoughtful treat for your DH and It’s good to hear how much you enjoyed it. You’ve given me an idea to drop hints for my 70th - I would love it. Take care.

Beechnut Wed 29-Apr-20 08:21:02

I would like a walk on a sandy beach with the waves lapping my toes and warm sunshine on my back.

Marydoll Wed 29-Apr-20 08:20:34

We stayed there as part of DH's 60 the birthday surprise years ago. He was fan of the Prisoner, so I booked a cottage.
We loved it and the food in the restaurant was delicious.
I would go. back in a heartbeat.
We are keen to return to see more of Wales, but I don't envisage that happening now.

craftyone Wed 29-Apr-20 08:14:32

portmeirion gets absolutely packed, heaving and it is very twee. One visit in a lifetime was enough

aggie Wed 29-Apr-20 08:08:20

It was a very hot day the last time I was there , part of a bus tour . It is very pretty but so busy that it was hard to get to see it all
I would love to visit on a quiet day

kittylester Wed 29-Apr-20 08:04:08

I love Portmerion but its ages since we went. Must go again soon.

Puzzler61 Wed 29-Apr-20 07:53:01

IF ...... you could have a day out next weekend where would you go?
I watched a TV prog about Portmeirion last night, and it’s top of my list for a visit when we’re released from Lockdown. It was made during beautiful weather and it looked idyllic. Very quirky. Many of you will remember “The Prisoner” filmed there many decades ago - it’s one that sticks in your mind.