Americans DRIVING through NORTH WALES | Motorway - B Roads - Villages - Castle

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[@thewealduk9802]

Well done for getting off the beaten track, Wales is lovely.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We love getting out and just finding beautiful places down all those smaller roads. We agree Wales is magnificent! We appreciate your kindness and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x

[@lawrenceglaister4364]

​​@@DaydreamersBarn , lots of Norman castles in Wales, more so the North . Don't know if you saw just how high the bridges were going over to Anglesey but the reason is that the Royal Navy insisted on it so their big warships could sail down the channel so avoiding going around the island and the bad weather in the Irish Sea , the channel is so fast and narrow even the great Nelson didn't like going down it . If you ever go down to Portsmouth go to the Historical Docks , it's full of historical buildings ( you know the British , if something has worked don't knock it down as it might come handy later, plus save money 😂 ) you will see HMS VICTORY and King Henry's Vlll battle ship Mary Rose, plus there is there is a iron ship HMS Warrior that's the first iron battle ship . All are worth a visit .

[@f3aok]

The scenery around Betws-y-Coed in North Wales is really nice and worth visiting.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@bill-wd7zs]

Great road trip guys. I was hoping you were going to turn off the duel carriageway and go through Conwy as you drove straight past it. I see from the other comments you were were pushed for time though which is a pity. It's an ancient walled town with a truly spectacular castle, really worth a visit. Thanks again for taking us along.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We will try and stop by there next time we are there. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@tonymcfeisty2478]

Though I'm not welsh, I always feel so at home and at ease when I'm in Wales, especially the north, probably comes from the many long summer holidays spent there in my childhood. Almost feels like a second home I try to get at least one long break there each year and numerous shorter ones/day trips. Glad you got to experience and appreciate it's dramatic Beauty

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We did enjoy the trip and the beauty is something to appreciate. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@keefsmiff]

Its been mentioned but iv been impressed by the driving in these recent vids, all worried americans should watch this ,

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thanks for the kind words. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@777petew]

Regarding Conwy, I could easily cry when I think about the wonderful hot family holidays we had in the 1960s and 70s. We only lived 90 miles away in Manchester, but it was like a different planet.

[@woodentie8815]

Same for me. Have vague memories of the imposing Conway castle.😮

[@nevillemason6791]

You tend to think about holidays as a child with warm nostalgia and only remember the best bits. I expect it's human nature to subconsciously blot out the parts that you didn't enjoy like the wet days. I do remember carrying a 'pac-a-mac' (a tightly folded plastic raincoat) as a child.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

It is crazy when you think about how relatively close they are but drastically different. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

Chris is driving like a seasoned pro! Those B roads/lanes can be sketchy.........👊🏻🫡

[@DaydreamersBarn]

I agree, friend! He's so wonderful. Thank you so much for your wonderful kindness. We absolutely love it! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x

[@Bob10009]

Well done for taking that detour to see the castle. Whenever you have time, always do that. You will always find the best things when you take random detours. 😉

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We always have and found quite a few great places, especially over here. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@lionmartinsmith1]

Fascinating trip. But you guys probably didn't realise the significance of the area you were in. Llanfair PG (place with the long name on Anglesey) was where the first British Women's Institute was founded. And the bridges across the Menai Straights the suspension bridge is the granddad of all suspension bridges.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We did not know those facts. Thanks for giving us a little background on where we were. It is awesome learning new facts about places and how they helped affect the future. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@jpeel2066]

Glad you're enjoying the countryside. All the best 🇬🇧.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you! Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@michaelisles4756]

Well this was a great trip out guy,s,loved driving through the Mountains and the tunnel s nice lodgings get some food Jess

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Love it! Yes, I totally forgot the food! Will definitely pack more next time, lol.... thank you for watching and commenting, friend! Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

[@williamronneywilliams2639]

I lived in mid Wales Aberystwyth,ceredigion was there for 24 years but moved back home to Salford/Manchester in 2001

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Fabulous, how cool! Absolutely. Love exploring all of the wonderful places here. Thank you so much for your time. Sharing with us. We hope you have a wonderful weekend. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

[@gibsonms]

North Wales is my favourite part of the UK! Love that you guys are exploring!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

💯 the best way to truly appreciate where we live is to travel and learn as much as you can. We love this beautiful island and are happy to call it our home away from home. North Wales is calling my name again, much like Cornwall and Scotland do. I'm definitely looking at home to purchase over here when I win the lottery! Thank you for the support, friend! Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

[@gibsonms]

@@DaydreamersBarn my job is driving cars long distances around the UK. The other day I did KT13 to IV1 in one day - give that a google! One thing that I’d suggested you guys do (if you ever get the chance) is the NC500 in Scotland. It’s OUTRAGEOUSLY beautiful in the north of Scotland! Take care guys and keep on enjoying this little island that we all call home!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

@gibsonms 9 hr trip wow... Thanks for the lovely recommendation on a place to see in Scotland! Appreciate your kindness, friend. Have a safe week ahead driving! 🤍 Jess & Chris x

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

Ohhh, I love Wales, my mother-in-law is Welsh, so we go at least once a year. Never be to Anglesey, though, so it looks like another place to add to my list. Great post guys. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We're so happy that you enjoyed this ride and now have another place to check out. We highly recommend it, and the airbnb we stayed at is in the description below. We really appreciate your support! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x

[@davidjones332]

Forty years ago I worked in North Wales before the new Penmaenhead tunnel was cut, when traffic in both directions had to use the single-lane road round the headland through those two short tunnels. In summer the traffic was an absolute nightmare. All the alternative routes via Betwys-y-Coed were even worse!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We cannot imagine how that was. Glad they have done the upgrades. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@doyleyj3460]

An American tourist visiting Conwy allegedly asked a tour guide why the castle was built so close to the railway 😂. Guess which was built 700 years ago.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Gotta love it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@Broadercasting]

Welcome to the North Wales Corniche! A shame the weather was overcast, but that's one reason why Wales is so green. I hope you visit Llandudno next time, 'Queen of the Welsh resorts.' and historic Conwy with its Castle.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We had hoped for more sun, but you are correct. To get the greenery, you need to have the weather. We understand and it makes the sunny days that much more. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@stephenbarnard8672]

Hello Jess, Chris and family, 🐕 Seeing the beautiful scenery and listening to your enjoyable commentary is the reason I enjoy your videos so much. So nice you were able to discover a castle on your trip and apparently Wales has the most castles in the UK. Having a mini comes in handy when passing space is limited on some of these narrow roads. 🙂 Have a lovely weekend , much love from West Sussex. ❤xx

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Friend, we just love exploring and taking you along with us. It's so much fun getting to share in our adventures. I was like a child finding the castle. This beautiful island is so magical and makes my heart so happy! Thank you for your loving support. We always wish we had more time to explore, but we take every opportunity to just get out and see something new to soak up all we can. That's cool information about the number of castles Wales has. Most definitely, the mini comes in handy on some of the lovely roads! Thank you for all the love and support, dear friend it means so much to us! Have a lovely weekend/ week ahead. 🤍 Jess & family x

[@timelord5920]

Scotland has around 1500, Wales around 600

[@SgtSteel1]

Sorry about the weather. I have no clue when you filmed this but it definitely looks like winter. I hope you got to enjoy some Welsh lamb (arguably some of the best in the world) and some of the fresh seafood. Cheers for the video. oh, and the cheeses and also Wales is famous for it leeks. Look up a recipe called Anglesey eggs.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

All of the Welsh food sounds amazing! We only got a little bit. Hopefully we will be back for more soon. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@jonathangoll2918]

An English comment here. I was born in the old County of Cheshire, and I've quite often visited North Wales, my aunt retiring there. I'm really interested in the Welsh language, and I would encourage you to be. At least half a million people still speak it as a mother tongue. Now, most languages of Europe, Iran, and northern India are very distantly related in the 'Indo-European' language phylum, but that's as close as English and Welsh get; for English is a Germanic language, and Welsh is a Celtic language. In Welsh the sentence starts with the verb; quite a lot of grammar depends on the front of the word changing, rather than the back, so the Welsh word for Wales 'Cymru', can appear as 'Gymru', or even 'Nghymru'! This makes looking up a Welsh word in a dictionary problematic! This is further complicated by the fact that certain pairs of letters, such as 'll'', 'ch', or 'rh', are treated as separate letters. The language is phonetically spelt, but includes non-English sounds. 'Y' and 'w" are vowels. Did you notice that even on the road surface there are bilingual messages, e.g. 'ARAF SLOW ', meaning the same thing? I often watch KZbin videos by the 'Welsh Viking', who has a very scholarly interest in re- enactment; but he also discusses Welsh, which he pronounces as it should be pronounced, as a native Welsh speaker.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We have been fascinated by the Welsh language since the first time we went. That was something we picked up on right away, with the bilingual message. We thought that was a very cool fact about the country. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@JG-fv9bv]

On a trip to Snowdonia , take a short trip to Gelerts Grave

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Next time we are that way we will check it out. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@stevehartley7504]

Hope you're noticing the customary wave/ fingers raised off steering wheel to say thanks for letting me go first!!! You can flick high beam flash lights on to let someone know you're letting them go first!!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, yes! We do it all the time. We love and appreciate it. We appreciate your kindness and comment. Have a lovely evening. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@raywelshman]

Hi Jess & Chris, I live in the village near to the Castle near to the end of your journey, I was so excited to see you were going to Anglesea or Sir Fon as it is in Welsh and then when you came through my little village I nearly fell off my chair 😁😁. Very best regards from Ray (the old sod 81) from North Wales.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, how cool that would have been epic if we would have drove past your house, right?! Be careful because you know we're always on the move. We love exploring this wonderful place we get to call home! We hope you have a wonderful weekend. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

[@Philcoxon]

The Daffodil, national flower of Wales, the Leek must be the national vegetable. As a long distance lorry driver i used to run up and down the A55 regular, between Yorkshire and South Wales if it worked out time wise i would park up for the night in the mountains, on what is known as the Mach Loop, your hubby will know of this i would think, it's a flight path the RAF and other military aircraft use for training, you need to see the film of this for yourselves, especially where the planes are below the camera, there on you tube. Nice video.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

There must be some stories with being a long distance lorry driver. We have to say, without the lorry drivers, the modern world would come to a quick stop and not in a good way. Thanks for what you do, watching, and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@redrunner]

Thank you for another great video. I love North Wales, I use to live Shropshire and did day trips to Wales.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

You are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@redrunner]

Hi. You google Bluebell woods nearby. In couple weeks they should start blooming, you can't a woodland walk with woodland floor covered by a carpet of Bluebell.

[@stevexn]

If you get time off work, I'd recommend Pembrokeshire Wales. Stunning coastline and some of the best beaches in Europe

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We will put it on the list. Thanks for the recommendation. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@tracieoliver2307]

Guys a lovely video and I just love the way you express the enjoyment along the way! Thanks for sharing!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We are glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@nevillemason6791]

At 15:54 you can see on the left the original road that went round the headland, now just a footpath. My Dad used it in the 1930s until the tunnel was built. It wasn't even wide enough for two vehicle to pass each other. But there was a lot less road traffic then. The town of Conwy had huge traffic jams until recent decades. All traffic had to crawl through the narrow main streets. A long twin tunnel was built bypassing the town (the built tunnels were floated out into position and sunk across the estuary).

[@DaydreamersBarn]

That is really cool to hear how the engineering has changed the roads and the towns. Glad it is running a little smoother these days. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@firstfreonwarrior]

I think the road next to the coastline is the old A55, when it was single carriageway, the tunnels will be new, to make it a dual carriageway, if tha make s sense. The 'Old Bill' are very keen on speeding on the A55.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

That does makes sense. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@neuralwarp]

12:20 Should have spent a couple of days exploring Llanberis. And yes, there's breakfast at Pete's Eats.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We always wish for more time. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

Glad you enjoyed seeing a bit of lovely Wales. You certainly made me laugh at your delight going through tunnels(try catching a few trains or going on London Underground for endless excitement, or pop over to Switzerland where the tunnels go on and on!) Was the castle open...did you go in?The B&B looked cute, clean and cosy, what more could you ask.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We did not make it in the castle. However, yes, what more could we ask for the air bnb. It was a great stay. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@barryhumphries4514]

RAF Valley in Anglesey, is the main RAF Training Base for RAF Pilots. I enjoyed your video. 😊

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thanks for the info and glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@brentwoodbay]

And of course the Mach Loop where RAF and other NATO planes fly through and you can look DOWN on them from the hillside. I want to go there if I ever go home to Wales, but my wife said no!

[@howardgrice6682]

Fabulous video again Chris and Jess you never disapoint and i love your enthusiasm and excitement. North Wales is beautiful and we drive to the coast there most weekends as we only live about 1 hour away and i love the seaside. I think Chris now loves driving on the left he's a natural. Love and best wishes from Cheshire ❤ xx

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We are so thankful that you enjoy coming along with us on all of our adventurers! It is so wonderful to be able to only live an hour away. I can only imagine you're so lucky! Chris is a champ at driving. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@user-ze5tu4ck1t]

Excellent drive as usual 👏.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We appreciate your kindness! Thank you for all the wonderful support. Have a lovely week ahead. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x

[@woodentie8815]

I do detect a hint of nervousness in your laughter when you’re passing a car on those narrow roads😁Spent many a great childhood holiday in north Wales - Rhyl, Towyn, St Asaph, Abergele, Conway, Llandudno etc. - fantastic memories of times living in caravan parks, the sea just a few strides away! Great video again, enjoy your chats in the car, though sometimes a bit difficult to catch what you say with the rumble of the road. 👍

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We are glad you enjoyed the video. We understand that it can be a bit difficult to hear when wen are on the road. We are looking at getting a quality microphone. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@welshpete12]

Such a nice and enthusiastic couple ! To Pronounce Isle of Anglesey . Say, eye- ll of Ang- gar--ll - sea . The "LL" sound is made with the tonged on the roof of the mouth as in saying heel . I hope this helps . :-)

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you for the kindness and help! We really appreciate your support and kindness. Have a lovely week. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

[@mothmagic1]

Hope you enjoyed your scenic drive, your were in a beautiful part of the British Isles.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We did. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@gaelsomerville5163]

Also the inland roads in Wales can get you to some amazing places (if the weather co-operates). Went to Rhyader reservoir in Mid Wales on a really sunny, warm day and it was magical. But lots of lovely places in Wales (and castles) that are great. Virtually all the coast is gorgeous and North Wales is beautiful. Well done for negotiating the little roads.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thanks for the kind words. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@claregale9011]

Lovely Wales 😊❤

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Indeed.

[@davidmartin3947]

Another enjoyable video. I missed the bit where: 'An American pronounces 'Llanfairpwllgwyngyll' though! ;-0

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Haha, no, I miss saying it.. 😂 I would have definitely done a horrible job and scared everyone. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@davidmartin3947]

@@DaydreamersBarn As an Englishman, I have a deal with my Welsh friends. I never, ever, try to say anything in Welsh, but also never, ever, mention the rugby! ;-() ( That is a somewhat sad story at the moment, for the Cardiff Arm's Park afficionados!

[@davidmartin3947]

Since you are so close, you surely should hire a boat for a week on the Broads! Failure to do so might incur severe penalties, such as a week in Slough, of which the poet John Betjemen remarked: ' Come friendly bombs and fall on Slough! It isn't fit for humans now, There isn't grass to graze a cow. Swarm over, Death!'

[@brentwoodbay]

@@DaydreamersBarn That is the actual name of the place, but the locals just call it 'Llanfair PG' . The unofficial tourist name is LLanfairpwllgwyngychrhrwynrobllllantasiliogogogoch, from memory , so it may not be quite correct. This is what is on the local railway station platform sign!

[@carlrowland3757]

So glad you enjoyed the trip. It’s great to watch you guys discover our tiny island 🇬🇧💂🏻‍♂️

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We agree for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@radnebula6107]

Amazing! I've been to Caernarfon many a time on holidays and inside of the castle a few times and Menai on a school trip! This all looks so familiar to me it's so cool to see y'all Americans experiencing these beautiful places too.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We are glad you could experience it again with us Americans. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@WelshAmericanChannel]

I was in North Wales last October filming video for the KZbin Welsh American channel. It was inspiring and beautiful!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

You are correct, it was inspiring and beautiful. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@user-io2et5bv2s]

Hi. Just watched your trip to our old haunting grounds in North Wales. The scenery is lovely as you found out. Also, as mentioned in my other post, try the Lake District too, if you get chance. However, if you really want to see some VERY spectacular scenery, get across the channel and drive to Switzerland to “nip” over the Swiss/French/Italian Alps. They even drive on your side of the road over there. You must do it before going back to the States, you will never forget it. If you need advice about a route or places to visit, etc. just let me know. Regards (ex Sn00py from Ely area)

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thanks for the suggestions. the Lake District is on the top of our list of places to go. If we are able to make it to Switzerland I am sure it would not disappoint. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@RonSeymour1]

Another great trip with you guys. You know that when you are on a train and someone starts a phone conversation and you only hear half. You have improved on that and it feels as if we are in the car with you. If you thought that UK drivers tend to be better than in the US (so I have heard), it is because you have to be if you want to survive narrow B roads and country lanes. Always mentally remember the last pull in, that you passed. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Wales.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We are definitely always trying to improve on every one of our videos. We want to bring you along and hope everybody enjoys and gets some kind of smile or feels the love from us. We absolutely love taking all of you along with us. Our new microphone that we just purchased is horrible, so we're having to buy a new one, unfortunately. Really wish we were made of money. We appreciate your continued support and understanding. Have a lovely weekend. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x

[@rickb3645]

Whenever you have some spare family time... I can highly recommend a much longer stay in North Wales... There are some really lovely holiday lettings available for hire... Which are big enough to accommodate the whole family... And where you can explore the area at your leisure... And all without having a long drive back home... You could spend the week visiting several of the historical castles in North Wales... Such as... Caernarfon Castle... Conwy Castle... Harlech Castle... Beaumaris Castle... Another recommendation... Would be to visit Portmeirion... This delightful little private village was built in a Mediterranean style... There's a small charge for entry which obviously pays for the upkeep of this beautiful little village... It was also the setting for the classic 1960's British TV show called "The Prisoner"... I would also recommend a day out at Cad East or Cad West... Also known as the Mach Loop... This is where aircraft from various nations... Will train their pilots low level flying skills there... Spectators can see a huge variety of military aircraft flying at 500 feet and at 500 knots... It can be a bit of hit and miss in seeing these military aircraft... As although they do publish when aircraft are due to pass through the Mach Loop. Sadly it's not always set in stone... Obviously weather conditions can play a huge part in whether or not they fly on any particular day... So it can be pot luck really... Although your USAF husband Chris... Might have seen quite enough of these military aircraft anyway Jess... There's also a place in Llandudno called... The Great Orme... You can either drive up to the top to see the spectacular views... Or you can travel both ways on the Great Orme Tramway... Or you can travel up the The Great Orme on their Cable Cars... But you can also travel on a private road at the base of The Great Orme... Which takes you around it in an anticlockwise direction... It is private... So there's a small charge for vehicles that wish to enter the toll road... And travel around the base of The Great Orme... It's well worth the small charge though guys... As there are some incredible coastal views when you're driving around there... There are also places where you can park your car and explore... Including a small cafe that offers refreshments to the public too... I could go on further... But this post is already quite long... There's lots to see and do in North Wales... Anglesey beaches are also spectacular and very clean... And there's beautiful countryside there as well... And if you happen to be lucky enough to have some sunny weather... You'll have an amazing time there... Cheers guys.🍺

[@elainesheldon5823]

Pity you didn't come in the summer. Much brighter then

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thanks for all the suggestions. It does sound like there is so much more to do. Hopefully we are able to schedule another trip out there and be able to see some of those places. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@tonyalovett9129]

What a beauitful drive.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you for your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x

[@777petew]

Thank you for braving driving on the left. We have to do the opposite when we drive in Europe, but after 20 minutes or so we get used to it. I can tell you that in the summer, sunny days are just as good as the Mediterranean, and the scenery. But we need the rain to keep the greenness. Wales is lovely.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

It is a change, but we have enjoyed it so far. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@Andy_U]

Hiya. I hope you're going back to Anglesey because I'm guessing you DIDN'T see the Whistler Room in Plas Newydd House with its wonderful mural and painted walls and ceiling that are 'trompe l'oeil', basically 3D! Especially as you have National Trust membership. It is a sight you'll never forget. Stay safe. All the best to you.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We did not see the Whistler Room, but yes we will try to make it back there using the membership. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@johnlord9319]

How I wish I had both of you has passengers on my coach when I drove a tour coach covering South Africa and Namibia your purpose joy at seeing cattle and sheep. I can imagine the squeals seeing lions elephants crocodiles and hippos, it would've been pure joy to me

[@DaydreamersBarn]

That would be incredible! Not sure if we will make it there, but glad you would have enjoyed us as passengers. Cheers, Chris

[@margaretflounders8510]

It was lovely yesterday! Sorry you didn't get just 2 days of it!..xx

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We take what we can, when we can. Hopefully you were able to enjoy the day. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@simonbisset4842]

Sorry your coastal road drive was overcast ... that route has amazing views in clear weather.myhiuse is hidden in the mist on a peninsula to your left. I used to commute along there 4 times a day and never got tired of it.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We can understand why, it was beautiful even being overcast. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Chris

[@simonbisset4842]

I also meant to say that one of the short tunnels you drove through is known as the "beep beep" tunnel. Some locals honk their horn twice on the way through in memory of two workers that died during its construction. Others will then reply with their own "beep beep", and it can set off a chain reaction of honking.

[@davidfuters7152]

Ok just checked something Google Mini in the park You will need a mini a tent and enough food and drink for a weekend it is being held at Sywell Aorodrome in Aug , take the kids There is a day event at Himley Hall on 12 May England car museums Gaydon British car museum Coventry transport museum Haynes Car Museum ( probably the biggest private museum in Europe ) National motor museum Beaulieu Brooklands motorsort and aviation museum Goodwood festival of speed. Oh and when your at Haynes , the Fleet Air Arm Museum is about 15mins away ( Flying Sailors museum) Loads of aircraft including a Concord prototype There are other smaller car museums doted around the Uk but these are probably the best known Enjoy 👍👍👍👍

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thanks for the recommendations. That sounds like something we would really enjoy. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@davidfuters7152]

Are you aware there are loads of car clubs in the UK I belong to a Jag one , we meet once a month , about 10 Cars so small but on the 1st Sat of every month there is the Worlds biggest regular Jag meet up at Gaydon anywhere between 300 to 500 Jags of all ages. Every year in Sept is the International Landrover show at the Peterborough show ground, it’s massive and even if you’re not into Landrovers it’s worth checking out on U-Tube. Keep up the good work

[@chrisaskin6144]

There's nothing like a "run-out" with Jess and Chris, it means my car doesn't have to leave my house. When it comes to castles, of all the countries that make up the UK, Wales has the highest concentration of them all. Ironically though, it was a King of England that built many of them.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We're so glad that you enjoy these adventures. We can't wait to continue sharing all of our fun with you. Thank you so much for your continued support. We absolutely love it! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x

[@jamesmcbride6304]

Never been to north wales, looks really nice. Your going places a lot of english people havent been to.😊 Thanks for this.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Glad to have been able to take you along. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@johnmoore2123]

Hi Jess & Chris, it looks like you had a good trip apart from the weather, although we do get our fair share of rain, the experts said last autumn was the worst on record, and this winter was the worst for 150 years ! 😟 You've been unlucky so roll on the summer ☺ If you go back to Anglesey using the same route, check out the lovely castle at Conwy. Also, we know you're animal lovers like us (especially dogs), you might want to check out The Dog House at 8pm Thursdays on channel 4, it's a great re-homing dog show, Axel's bound to love it ! 😉

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We will keep a look out for the castle. And yes we are dog lovers and will keep a look out for The Dog House too. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@geoffwilliams2308]

Rhuddlan Castle, Flintshire

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you so much, friend! Have a lovely weekend. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@rayfielding]

I miss Wales, although mostly went to South Wales!! You need to complete your Wales experience by watching Ivor the Engine !!!!😊

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Sounds like a good plan. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@stewarthill5899]

While you're here in the UK, you must try and get down to beautiful Devon. As military people, you'd be very interested in the 2nd World War history in South Devon. During preparations for D- Day the American military took over a huge area of the South Hams area and used the beaches for training for the 'big day' . At Torcross village not long before D-Day, there was a massive disaster. A passing German U boat came across an American troop carrier just off Torcross and sunk the ship causing the death of hundreds of American troops. The whole episode was 'hushed up' so as not too affect morale before D-Day. A local villager from Torcross took it up himself to remember the dead from the tragic incident. He discovered a Sherman tank on the sea bed and recovered it. It now sits proudly in Torcross as a memorial to the hundreds of American souls that died that day, and on significant memorial dates, the Top Brass from the U.S. and U.K. hold memorial services. The whole South Hams area is outstandingly beautiful, and well worth a visit and I'm sure you'd be interested in the history I have related here.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you. So much for the recommendation. We are definitely interested in paying our respects to both US and UK memorials! Thank you for all the insightful comments! We truly appreciate your support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

[@RayWint-od9uj]

You did well to drive through North Wales without getting done by a speed camera the place is stiff with them.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you. We appreciate your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

[@neuralwarp]

4:00 I hope you're waving a thank-you to all those cars that are giving way to you?

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We always do.

[@traildogmegllangollen6286]

Hi guys, Tony here! Love that you enjoyed the part of the world I live in. If you have any plans to return here then try using the A5 route, I promise you wouldn’t regret it, particularly as you drive through the ogwen valley

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Hey Tony, thanks for the suggestion. We will look into that next time we are that way. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@stevenburgess2856]

Croeso i Gymru, mae'r gwlad gorau yn y byd/Welcome to Wales, the best country in the world 😊

[@DaydreamersBarn]

It definitely holds a special place in my heart! We have loved each time we have been there to explore. Thank you for your comment and support. Hope you have a lovely day, friend! Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@stevenburgess2856]

@@DaydreamersBarn Glad you enjoyed! All the best 👍

[@walkswithtaz3336]

Hi guys, first time viewer of your vids, hope you are enjoying your time in the UK, thanks for the road trip, Wales is lovely, so is Scotland, and also what do you think of roundabouts, in your experience, are they a good thing.? ❤️

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Welcome, friend! We appreciate your kindness. We love Wales and Scotland as well. Can't wait to explore them even more. We appreciate your time watching and support. Hope you have the most amazing week! We enjoy the roundabouts! Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@firstfreonwarrior]

I went to boarding school in Llandudno.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Great place from what we saw. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@yvonnegillman5095]

I love Wales. My sister in law adopted three motherless lambs a few years ago, we all bottlefed them and now they have their own lambs. My sister in law cuddles and kisses them all....she is totally nuts, but we love her and so do all the sheep!!😂😂😂

[@kathchandler4919]

My friend up here in Northumberland has adopted 16 over 2 seasons, mostly rejected by their mother's when multiple births occur but one set of triplet Herdwicks were orphaned when the ewe died straight after they were born. They are pets, mixed girls and boys so she needed to have them spayed . I call them sheeples because I swear they understand what we say & baa back at us , they're beautiful animals 😅

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We love Wales too. That sounds like a great way to get involved with the young animals when nature doesn't take its course. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@brentwoodbay]

In Wales we don't cuddle, we cwtch!

[@ErnestKirby]

we have family in colwyn bay i love it down there

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We did too. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@user-xq4zd4tp7w]

hi guys , love your you tube ,just found it. you just past by Penmaenmawr Beach where i was camping many years ago.here,s a question i want to ship a Harley seat from the usa to the uk. what is the best way to do this. keep up with the you tube love it,have a nice day.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Not sure what the best way to get a Harley seat from USA would be. I would think if you are going though the dealership they can figure out the best way. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@TheChrisleekay]

I drive that bit of motorway quite a bit betweeen Llanfairfechan and Abergele! :)

[@DaydreamersBarn]

How cool that is fabulous. We could have been driving next to you, maybe!? Have a lovely weekend, friend. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@TheChrisleekay]

@@DaydreamersBarn You actually ended up in Rhuddlan I think, which is about 3 miles from where I live!! 😁

[@dougrumsey4288]

Not so much rain about this time lol!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Not as much. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@davidfuters7152]

Possibly a bit of a daft question this , but have you checked to see if there is a mini owners club near you ? If there is they may help you find something closer to you and they may even let you attend a meet up without becoming a member straight away You never know they may even let you drive a couple of cars Take a trip upto Gaydon the British Motor Museum, you can see some of the original Monte Carlo Rally minis plus a load more cars from our motoring history . It’s a great day out and once you have bought a ticket it’s valad for a year

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We have not looked into the mini clubs near us. That is a good thought. We have put the British Motor Museum on the list of places we need to go. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@thefiestaguy8831]

Most car meets nowadays are full of chavs with either financed "whips" who can't drive for sh*t or those who buy cheap £1k cars then spend thousands doing them up and not declaring half or even all of the modifications to their insurers.... and I say this as a 28 year old male who drives a 3 litre BMW saloon car quicker than a lot of performance hatchbacks! And yes. I do use my mirrors and I do indicate, and keep left and not lane hot - i'm aware of the stereotypes.

[@stewarthill5899]

Correction. 749 were lost, including 198 Navy personnel.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you for sharing that information with us. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@tomrainboro3728]

Driving like a local!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

A complement we will take! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@tomrainboro3728]

@@DaydreamersBarnI get the impression that Chris seriously enjoys driving the country lanes. Probably scraping along the ground in a Mini makes it more exciting.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

@tomrainboro3728 I can most definitely agree with your observation! It's just so much for driving and exploring all the roads here. 🤍 Jess x

[@seeker1432]

I used to have a little blue mini. Why they now cost so much is beyond me. The tyres can be heard of the road because your so low and it being small you feel that road. But they are cute, My bones can no longer take it. I have seen a guy on youtube in the states who fixes and sells them. That was some years ago, But worth looking in too. Sorry cannot remember anymore.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We love the mini's. If we don't end up getting a traditional one, at least we were able to get one while we were here...even if it is a BMW. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@brentwoodbay]

@@DaydreamersBarn Make sure it's an older 1275cc Cooper S !

[@johnpage-tb6re]

You seem to drive at quite a speed. Narrow and windy country roads can be such a pain unless you drive very carefully.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you for your insight. We always drive the speed limit or under. Cheers, Jess x

[@elainesheldon5823]

Why. Dont you come in the summer much brighter then and warmer

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Hopefully we can make a summer trip too. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@mariospacagna2132]

The road you were driving on at the beginning of this video was not a Motorway.. Motorway signs are blue and normally have a hard shoulder. A road signs are green and B roads and local road signs are white

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@jessgibson4790]

The road noise in that Mini is bloody horrendous! How ever can you put up with it?

[@DaydreamersBarn]

It is, we are working on a microphone to help with that.

[@JamesWilliam70]

LOL is that an American muscle car you are driving! Must cost a fortune to fill in the UK.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

It is a UK spec Mini Cooper. We left our US spec cars in the with family in the USA. We get cheaper petrol and diesel on base, thankfully. Thank you for watching. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@malcolmtanya2169]

all these pot holes and speed bumps ruin are cars nice drive guys

[@DaydreamersBarn]

They do, an unfortunate part of it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@petejones7878]

How you managed to miss out the Snowdonia national park I dont know

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We have it planned for another trip. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@stewarthill5899]

If you Google, 'Operation Tiger Torcross' you will see the details. In total 947 American personnel perished.😢😢

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Thank you for sharing with us! Thank you for your time. We appreciate it! Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@jameshumphreys9715]

Ang-les-ly

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Awesome, thanks.

[@Loki1815]

@22:36 Wrong Lane, Tuttuttut...😅

[@DaydreamersBarn]

😅

[@NatSatFat]

If you cannot pronounce Wales, no problem, It sounds as if you may be calling the country CYMRU in Future (easy way to say it CUMRY), pity it not included in your vid I would love to hear you say it.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

We appreciate your kindness and hope you can laugh at us trying to pronounce things. We hope you have a lovely weekend! Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@johnwaldron7490]

Be careful your beginning to sound like an Anglophile, home is where the heart is, now you have two places you can call home.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Home is always where the heart is. We have found a few different places to call home. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@zaftra]

Don't they have sheep in America then

[@DaydreamersBarn]

They do just not sell it in grocery stores alike it is here. You would have to find a butcher or a farmer to purchase from. It's just definitely not something that is very common. I think it is becoming more popular over the years, thankfully. It's definitely not something that Chris or I grew up ever eating. Now, we have absolutely grown to love it. We appreciate your question and hope you have a wonderful weekend. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x

[@zaftra]

@@DaydreamersBarn You ought to have an holiday in Greece, they have lamb coming out their ears.

[@KhaliqShah-ed3yj]

You're going to a beautiful area of Wales I should know coz I've been there more than a few times especially that little town with the longest Name!!! But next to that is another little town called STAR? Makes you think? !!! 😎😎😎🤔

[@DaydreamersBarn]

It was a beautiful place that is for sure. Star huh? That does make you think....Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

So what classic Mini were you after, a 1960's original Mini Cooper S by any chance? They are much more fun to drive than your current BMW Mini. Even Jay Leno has some! My g/f in Missouri has a red BMW Mini Cooper S and she is totally in love with it! Do you know about all the instrumentation and sound system variations that you can alter, or the Mini Cooper logo that can project onto the road from your wing mirrors? If you know about anyone that has asthma the air in North Wales is very clean, so asthma sufferers don't even need to use their medication!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

An original Mini Cooper S would be fantastic and of course Jay Leno would have some, he has almost any kind of vehicle you could want or imagine. Interesting fact about the asthma with the air in Wales, did not know, but great to know.

[@ffotograffydd]

I live in West Wales, even cleaner air, still need my asthma medication though, because it depends on what your asthma triggers are.

[@DaydreamersBarn]

@@ffotograffydd I agree it all depends on your triggers. We appreciate your comment. Have a lovely day. Cheers 🤍 Jess x

[@KhaliqShah-ed3yj]

Those white vans you passed with the police cars behind them was of Drugs e.g. cocaine or and Heroin !!! 🤔

[@DaydreamersBarn]

Oh, very interesting. Thank you so much for your comment. Have a lovely weekend! Cheers 🤍 Jess x