The sun has got his hat on

Apparently it doesn't always rain on Anglesey. We're currently enjoying a couple of weeks of lovely sunshine. Its still blumming cold but at least everything looks nicer. Buoyed by the sunshine we've just enjoyed 2 pretty perfect weekends.

The weekend before Valentine's day marked a year of being engaged to Ben so we celebrated with a yummy meal at seafood restaurant Cafe Neptune in Beaumaris. During the day we decided to investigate the charms of Holyhead and set off up the A55 to the coast. 10 minutes of wandering away from the car taught us that the only charm of Holyhead is the opportunity to make a quick getaway by ferry over to Ireland. Our 'daytrip' cut short we decided on a safe bet and drove to Rhosneigr for a walk along the beach. My search for a pet crab was once again fruitless but we had fun nevertheless.

This weekend we were playing host to Ben's dad so we were forced to go out for another meal (and by forced I mean we suggested it). This time it was Ruby's in Menai Bridge. Mmm sea bass. To work up an appetite we went to Newborough beach. Ever the optimist I wore my flip flops for this and even braved a little paddle in the sea. After about 10 seconds my toes went numb which made it easier to enjoy paddling around in the rock pools in search of a pet crab (no luck again!).

On the Sunday we did the quintessential 'tourist in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll' trip and went to the gift shop at the station. No less than 5 coaches were parked up and after stopping for the compulsory photo under the sign they all piled in to the shop! Surely there is more to look at than an admittedly enormous gift shop! In search of slightly better attractions we headed down to the church that the village is named after to take some pretty pics (and unwittingly make friends with someone else's dog by throwing a stick). A final stop at the lookout point to look over the Menai Straits and we were all touristed out.