October 2019
In the last few days of October, knowing our time in Cardiff was slowly coming to a close, we tried to do some more sight-seeing. One of the places recommended to me over and over again was the open air museum St Fagans. A museum showcasing mainly rural life in past times, its set across the grounds of St Fagens Castle, a 16th century manor house.
The grounds were stunning, and the day sunny and beautiful, which made exploring the extensive gardens wonderful. Even better, we had it almost to ourselves.
The museum has more than forty buildings, including things like a blacksmith forge and watermills. It was a fascinating way to showcase Welsh history.
One of my favorites was the row of workers cottages with furnishings ranging from 1800-1985. One had a museum staff dressed in traditional working clothes, tending to a peat fire. If you haven't smelled a peat fire before, it's unique, sort of earthy.
We had an amusing exchange with a security guard who was nervously watching the Rugby World Cup game, Wales vs. South Africa on his phone. We all cheered on Wales, and then headed home. Unfortunately Wales lost the match, but it was fun comradery. We distracted ourselves from the sad loss (and really we weren't that sad because a few days later NZ trounced Wales) by carving pumpkins for Halloween. If it's not obvious, mine is supposed to be an owl!
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