I left London a few days ago on the train with my partner to spend a few days with the family in Caernarfon. I have been working as much as I can on marketing myself, CV reconstructing etc and to see what's out there. A few jobs applications sent but it is a bit slow. It is what was expected if I am to use the same formula I have done in the past. However, I know that a new formula and approach is needed as there is little jobs and much more competition.
So, I went home for a little break before getting back to the what feels like a never ending job hunt. Luckily this break included good weather. It is normally miserable when I go home until the last day. It felt like Caernarfon tried its best to keep me away so I don't return for good. This time however, it had it's arms wide open to welcome us. The first day after traveling was spent walking from Caernarfon to a little village called Llandwrog. We walked almost 6 miles in perfect weather and was welcomed by my Nain (grandmother in Welsh) with a cup of tea and some homemade cakes. It was nice to catch up and felt good to have the exercise.
The following day which an even better, sunnier day, was spent walking up the side of Cwm Pen-Nant which ended quite high in the mountain ranges overseeing Snowdon. Many photos were taken. It is so easy to forget how beautiful the area and I couldn't believe how complacent I was as a youngster with so many adventures I could have taken. Well, this is all likely to change as I grow older. Of course there are many benefits living in a thriving city like London but the hidden treasures in North Wales cannot be matched. For me, it is much better having North Wales as a holiday and chill out spot than to live and work. Career wise for me would be very limit in N Wales. The many trees, marshes, lakes and caves were a magical time spent. Paul, my partner from London found it an experience and a half!!
By 11 pm however, I realised that I had left my windows 7 phone on top of the mountain. Not ideal!! Other's felt it was near impossible to find it now and just to claim a new one by insurance. I felt however it was possible to find it and a challenge I was more than up for! The next day we drove to the other side of the mountain and made our way up on the side. It was a hard walk up but o was driven by the determination to find the phone. We managed to get the top ( Paul and I ) and walked over the tops to reach where I sat and find the phone. Just near the spot where I sat I met an English couple who were enjoying the view. I told them I was looking for the phone in which they clearly didn't believe I could find it! Paul continued to talk to them as I looked around and in less than 2 minutes, I found the phone! Paul and the couple were amazed I found it!! Lying there just where I left if, no battery left. Mission accomplished!
That very same day Paige ( my niece ) had an egg hunt in the woods. I think the photos I took showed how magical those woods at Coed Helen are. We as children used to play there all the time. Many happy memories!
We had a barbecue later which we obviously appreciated after the work Odense climbing the mountains.
So that's it. Today we're on the direct train to London. Paul is asleep next to me and I'm obviously typing away this blog. Back home soon and getting ready to find that dream job and to move home in a few weeks time.
Hwyl am y tro!
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Location:On the train back to London
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