Report From The Mountains Of Wales

[MICHAELJMORETTI@xxxxxx]

Had the most unbelievable day today.  Packed my bags for the misty mountain, 
over the hills and far away, to Snowdonia.  Spent the entire day roaming the 
countryside of Northern Wales.  Being in UK on business I had an opportunity to 
have a gracious colleague and his wife give the grand tour of the area all day 
Saturday.  First stop was a quest to locate Bron-Yr-Aur cottage.  I can’t 
believe we actually found the place.  Nobody home but a few sheep.  The current 
owners must be doing some sort of renovation as there were some building 
materials piled up to the side.  Sign in front of the cottage is still missing. 
 I understand they gave up replacing the sign as it kept growing legs and 
walking off.  The location is everything everyone who has been there says it 
is.  Being there brings a whole new level of understanding of the inspiration 
behind the music.  Hope to have some great pictures once I get them from all 
who took pictures (my camera was out of commission).  Drove through 
Machynlleth, near Robert's farm.  Stopped at the Corris Slate Quarry and 
Dolgoch Falls where the bits for Unledded were filmed.  Made part of the trek 
up Mount Snowdon, enough to get a fantastic view of the Llanberis Pass.  
Ventured down by the seaside to see Conwy Castle.  Tours were already closed so 
we had to settle for the outside.  Found a tremendous local pub for a few pints 
and dinner.  Ended our day with a walk around the entire wall about town.  
Spectacular!