Assault on Conwy Castle

Joel and I spent the long Easter weekend in and around Snowdonia National Park in Wales. We climbed the icy Mt Snowdon, ate three course meals every day, drank mead and watched medieval sword fighting.

Castles were on the agenda, Wales being the ‘land of the castles’ with 400 within its borders. The most magnificent one we visited was Conwy Castle.

From a tower of Conwy Castle, Wales

Joel is a keen rock climber. I could tell he was itching to scale the castle walls. He was always examining the stonework and looking up to plan his route.

The rocks call out to Joel.

He tests his footing...

...and begins his ascent.

For a moment he hangs.

Then he pulls himself up.

Smile for the camera, Joel.

Look how far you've come!

Time to come back down, Joel.

Oops! It's really time to come back down now.