We Were TOLD TO LEAVE This Beach in South Wales (Van Life Vlog 2022)

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you for watching 👀 If you want to know about why we have Blackbird symbology in the van then please head to our latest post on our Instagram Instagram.com/thosehappy_days 🕊

[@jamesheath7596]

Best not to rely on the dashboard warning for oil level warning. If the sensor fails you could run out of oil which will be disastrous. Check your oil once a week using the dipstick if your vehicle is fitted with one.

[@jackwatsonepic626]

That's what I do once a week check your oil and water 💦 screen wash and the and the tyres inside because there might be plenty of tread on the outside but bald on the inside

[@J45HLY]

It's always good to have an idea of how much oil the engine consumes under normal use. That way you get an idea when something changes. This is even more important when you're planning an expedition or massive European adventure! (And if ever you see the oil warning light then it's best to pull over immediately as it could be terminal - you should at least measure the oil level and give the engine a visual check to make sure you don't have a major leak)

[@jamesheath7596]

@@J45HLY that’s right. Your engine is so important. Popping the bonnet and checking the fluids give you a chance to have a quick look at everything else at the same time. I usually keep a can of the correct oil in my van to top up so when you do use it you know that you are using the correct oil and not any old oil that the petrol station has on sale. Modern engines do need the correct oil, especially if you have a diesel particulate filter in your exhaust. You should only use low SAPS oil.

[@jamesheath7596]

@@J45HLY yes that’s true. This vehicle had some work done on it recently and given the nature of the work I would have expected the garage to have changed the oil. If that’s the case and if the vehicle left the garage fully topped up it hasn’t gone very far before the oil level dropped enough to get a dashboard warning. I’m wondering if it is burning or losing oil. My peugeot boxer can go from one oil change to the next having used hardly any oil at all.

[@treesarenotgreen]

When the oil light comes on on your dash, stop immediately or your engine will blow up. Do not pass go Do not collect £200. Get oil from nearest garage. Walk there! 🚶‍♀️

[@kaile5050]

What Fantastic drone work! So cool to see that Smugglers Hole in the cliff & what a pretty area to wonder around in

[@mhowar26]

Great video. You really must go to Laugharne next time you are near Pendine. Its a spectacular place. You can even collect wild samphire there. Spent a great week there in early July (also spent a week there last year too!).

[@baileytee9368]

Y’all make a body REALLY want to visit the UK!!! The beaches and scenery are absolutely gorgeous! See you next week. Be safe guys!🥰

[@cliveroulstone9366]

This is a beautiful vlog taking us to places ive never been to, you’ve show us some lovely spots …..thanks

[@jeanladkoo349]

Hi another great video, I'm loving that you take us along with you, I really look forward to seeing where you have been thanks for sharing.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks for joining us 👏💚

[@sheenaakyol8227]

Brilliant video. I love the way you refer to little sweet shops as tuck shops Janine, Liam your take off of the Welsh accent was so funny. All the beaches you visited are so lovely but just wait until you get to Pembrokeshire.....it's stunning over here, so much to see and the roads aren't too bad either. What you've heard is right though, they don't like wild camping much at all, which is such a shame, a few have spoilt it for the many. Enjoy your week, hope to see you while you are down this way 😊

[@MrDomo85]

If you end up going a bit more west make sure you visit barfundle bay..... Possibly the nicest beach in Wales. And if you fancy walking then you can park at the lillyponds and take the cliff walk there :)

[@kerrymochan5687]

Hello both. I hope you are enjoying Wales I live in Llanelli and can see the Gower from my house. Make sure you go to llangenith beach it amazing and your going to love it as it's a surfer beach. I spent my childhood on that beach. I hope you enjoy South Wales as much as I'm enjoying your videos. Brightest blessings to you xx 😊

[@parkay3560]

I never managed to get to the Gower when me and mum had our big motorhome and I've not been back to South Wales since mum passed and I felt I had to sell the van. However, I've now got my camper ,Viv-I-Van and I'm sure she'll manage those roads. So thanks Liam and Janine for showing me what I missed last time.The video this Sunday was beautiful and the choice of music was excellent. Loved it.The editing, mixing and presentation just gets better with each week. You even made me want a drone!!! Catch you guys on the next one.Respect, Kenny.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Have a good one Kenny 👍

[@steveowen8563]

Hi Both, another great blog, I often stay at Oxwich Bay, when you travel further down to my neck of the woods in Pembrokeshire don't forget Barafundal Bay which I told you about on your last visit, classed as one of the best, top 10 best beaches in the world...not to be missed.

[@aprilgraham-tash1124]

So wonderful to see the beautiful views in Wales! 💕 The drone footage of the "Smugglers Hole" was incredible!! Wishing you both safe travels as you continue on your epic journey in Morgan!! 💝

[@philltruman1138]

Thank you , looking to do south Wales in September picking up some good ideas.

[@davey.59dave]

Love the way you both stay cheerfully happy, Another enjoyable watch, Thanks guys. 👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Cheers man, hope you are having a great weekend

[@davey.59dave]

Good up to now Cheers🍺.. the girls are bringing it home 👍

[@paulawynne610]

I love these videos, what a great life you both have. And what a fab couple you both are. Cant wait for next video.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

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[@mindfulnessofrelaxationini4555]

Hiya - thanks so much for the joy filled adventure of following in on your travels. Highly recommended by a Welsh friend: St. Govan's Chapel !

[@traceydowsett8132]

This Welsh journey is going to be good. 😊 what incredible scenery so far. That smugglers cave was really interesting! Thank you 💖

[@madeleinejoynson9704]

Great video as always ...thank you ...loved the fact you could park on the beach .You both look really well and chilled .🤗

[@ThoseHappyDays]

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[@annpope2429]

One of your best. Love the drone footage Janine

[@ThoseHappyDays]

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[@MrTerryb1956]

In all my life I've never been to South Wales , I never knew how beautiful it is , thanks for sharing xx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

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[@davidthescottishvegan]

Janine & Liam are always cheerful & happy despite the ups and downs of vanlife ( which is good to see). I wouldn't pay £100 per meal because I couldn't afford it either. Love 🥰 the vlog and love 💞💕 both Liam and his lovely wife Janine. I have already had some blackberries off my blackberry bush and yes they are early this year. The sunflowers and other flowers are beautiful.

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

You can park on black rock sands beach just above Porthmadog

[@Lyn-tr4bt]

What a gentleman you are Liam, looking after your Janine so well. Love following your travels.

[@darkrosieposie]

Love 3 cliffs & Rhossili 🙌 we class them both as our happy place. Heading to Rhossili for a day out next week 🎉

[@brendamacintosh9909]

Fantastic as ever. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful filming. 😍

[@kathleenchambers2544]

So glad you took us through the Sunflower Field. Also love the music you choose ~ so life affirming. 🌝✨💫

[@ThoseHappyDays]

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[@Yvonneb_]

Great video as always. You both went to some beautiful places xx

[@mandybritton9209]

The land speed record was set on Pendine by Donald Campbell in the 30's in a car called Bluebird (not Blackbird!). I think it's about 8 miles long. Amazing beach.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Nice

[@lindagreenbank6867]

Love listening to Janine voice very soothing and she explains so well you get a good picture about places 😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

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[@PostcardAndAPint]

Yes, you’re in Wales!! Your van/truck is amazing. You can drive onto some beaches up here in north wales. That’s a stunning beach you were at first. Oo watch out for the roads in north wales, there are some scary ones!! Loved your drone investigation, never heard of that place. Loved the sunflower field. Check out black rock sands when you head north - that’s a drive on the beach up here!! Loved this video 🍻

[@elizabethsad8023]

Beautiful beaches you’re finding & sharing with us 🌊🌊🌊 I loved the first one where you had a 2 night stay, but it just gets even better as you travel along this Welsh coastline. The smugglers cave is quite stunning! Enjoy your continued journey & looking forward to Wednesday. Stay safe & well both 🏝🚛 xxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

💚💚💚 have a fab week ahead

[@rainbowtarotuk1968]

You're both very uplifting energies and I love following your vlogs. Well done, love and light. x

[@cg9420]

Awesome footage and you two are just lovely!💖

[@dogmandoug1715]

Really enjoyed the video guys, thanks for all the work you put into it. Stay Blessed x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks for watching, means a lot

[@terryfry4556]

Another fabulous video!! And you are the loveliest couple. Thank you 💕

[@ThoseHappyDays]

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[@traceygriffiths8919]

Can’t wait for you to get to Snowdonia national park.. you need to visit the most beautiful beach Black Sands.. it’s beautiful and u can park on the beach 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ xx the views are outstanding.. you will both love it ❤️ safe travels

[@fionasharp595]

I’m so chuffed that you have loved some of my most favourite places 💕 I hope Wales keeps on being kind to you xxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Love love loved!!!

[@fionasharp595]

@@ThoseHappyDays 😀😀

[@deecee9051]

I figured it out Janine is a cup half empty kinda person and Liam is a cup half full kinda person. And together they make a perfect cup of tea!!! ❤️❤️

[@Shofar2024]

Good morning, A great video with lovely stops. We really do not give our countries enough credit for the incredible beauty here. Must get to Wales again. We'll done you two.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

So true 💚🤙

[@gittinsoutdooradventures5267]

Culver hole is an old dove cote, it is actually really easy to get to when the tide is out and you can climb inside it.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

No way, would love to do that, but no one knew where it was

[@gittinsoutdooradventures5267]

@@ThoseHappyDays you have to take the path up along the top of the cliff behind the old ruins then theres a path that takes you down to it.

[@jaytt4639]

Beautiful. The drone footage showing the geology of the area was awesome!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

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[@rebeccaattrill77]

Another great video guys 😀 We did Gower last year, Three cliffs was our fave, the walk down by the river was great, we saw kingfishers 😍

[@lorrainedrew7779]

Happy belated anniversary guys. Great video last one and recent in wales Gower peninsula. You forget how beautiful the UK is I want to visit all these places again. You make a mean scone Liam lol. Thank you for sharing all these adventures with us. The food always looks so delicious 😋 a visit to the Caribbean sounds just the job. Love the guy who serves the Caribbean food from his van. It looks so nice love a bit of spice.

[@janeg917]

I'm really enjoying this trip and your videos are second to none in my opinion!, the editing, music and content are just brilliant! Happy trails x

[@denisereynolds2399]

The amount of time I say “wow” while watching your videos lol. Your definitely up there with the best when it comes to do and what you show. Love everything. ❤️The special touch of the drone going through the heart shaped in the sunflower garden when you kissed 🌻 was beautiful. So much content in every video you do. Wow again 🤗🤗

[@debbiemorris7814]

aw a fab vid,we went to pendine from pembrokeshire in march,we travelled through hairpin bends on country roads through red roses my toes were curling and that was in a car! hope you made a quick visit to pembrey and burry port,cefn sidan beach in pembrey is beautiful and unspoilt,I also like skrinkle cove and manorbier in the shadow of the castle as they say.I cant wait for the pembrokeshire videos and further up.

[@amandatester2538]

Just wanted to say that I discovered your KZbin Channel 3 weeks ago when I was looking for KZbin Videos about Cornwall! Now I am addicted to you both! You seem such a lovely couple and your videos are so interesting. I am not a Van Lifer or a Vegan but find your life really interesting. I live on the South Coast in East Sussex and I'm looking forward to you visiting my area so that I can come and say hello. Xx

[@mychills123]

Well you two certainly keep us amused with what you get up to and I admire how you just don’t let things bother you too much

[@VickyJ268]

Great video again, guys! If we’re on a slope the wrong way around for sleeping, we just sleep with our heads at the other end of the bed. No need to move the whole van, just the pillows! 🤗

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha good point

[@ilikejelly7890]

Another great video, I watched this morning. I live in SW Scotland and there is a beach we can park on , unfortunately only 10 spaces but they have now opened up the field behind but it is not the same, when I used to take my girls camping it was £4 per night and not many people knew about it, the only facilities are running cold water and toilet disposal, It is now £15 per night and very busy. Cant wait for next instalment. Michelle x

[@barbarapatterson5487]

When I first went to the Gower I was blown away (literally) it was so windy, but, joking aside I really was blown away by it's beauty and the clear waters. Your face was a picture when you knew you could park on the beach....made me smile....loved the video as always x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Was such a novelty 😍

[@barbarapatterson5487]

@@ThoseHappyDays ☺

[@joanneclifford82]

lovely video. love wales! west wales is my favourite.. looking forward tp you reaching harlech (my fave beach!) , and Portmeirion maybe! gnocchi is best fried in some butter and seasoning. simple and tasty

[@christinenightingale2528]

Aahhh I hope you have a brill time in Pembs. We've been nearly every year for the past 25 years. Try Manorbier. It's my fave beach. Happy travels xx

[@carolineyates9039]

Thank you so much. I prefer your videos to anything on Netflix. Hubby and I are gonna try and follow your footsteps on our next trip out in Beryl. our Benimar. There is so much to see and so little time as we are 70 but.... very, very lucky. The Beach looked lovely as did the food. I never knew that I could enjoy watching what people eat. x

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, and best of luck in Beryl 💚🤙

[@cathrynsuarez1695]

Another great vlog thank you. You are looking so tanned and healthy from your travels. Beautiful drone footage and scenery to admire.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

❤️ thank you

[@davidharris4062]

They land Hercules C130’s and A440m’s on Pembrey beach and they used to race cars on Pendine beach, lovely video, shows South Wales in a good light

[@yvonnebailey9973]

You guys are amazing. Great video again, drone footage brilliant. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes see you soon.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Yvonne ❤️

[@artistvloguk]

Don’t miss Portishead on your way back! Great park up on Nore Road by the windmill pub - you’ll love the views

[@lorraineowen7978]

Hi both, it's lovely watching your journey around the Gower as we did the same 2 weeks ago.. We then went on around Pembrokeshire then Snowdonia. Take care & enjoy 😃❤️

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Ah amazing was it good?

[@lorraineowen7978]

@@ThoseHappyDays Yes it was beautiful visiting the different beaches, etc but have to admit Snowdonia has my heart everytime. We love to hike which is perfect for us.. 😃 We also did the four waterfalls while at Brecon which was beautiful! 😍

[@aaronjames0587]

I'm moving to Gower tomorrow I can not wait to have all this on my doorstep! and I'm pretty sure Culver hole means pigeon hole was mad to hold birds

[@joannalarkin126]

Where you moved from....your parkhome....there's an equally snakey meandering curvy river called the 'Cuckmere.'..pronounced Cookmeer....nearAlfriston..just before Seaford/Newhaven area....East Sussex..(.Cuckmere Haven) ....check it out 💚🙏💚...

[@shazsharples3736]

my brother in law lives in pembrokeshire , if u get chance check out st govens chapel , its where st govern lived in a cave in a cliff , brilliant lot of steep steps to get down but worth it

[@terry362]

Wales is beautiful, and I love the drone footage by Janine. You’re both doing a great job with this channel. Well done and stay safe. 🥰🇬🇧🥰

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thanks Terry ✌️ love the support and feedback

[@melaniemorrison7855]

Really enjoyed watching this video while having my breakfast and a nice cuppa 😊 The beaches in South Wales are amazing!!! Have a great week, see you Wednesday 😊 xxx

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Have a goodun, thanks for watching

[@matthewjoy4244]

Another great video, living the dream both of you, can't wait to see the next one 👍

[@patdaly6644]

Gower peninsula was amazing 👏 sorry you couldn't lunch on the beach but drone footage was amazing Janine. Great split screen. Never seen anyone do that before. Well done thank you for sharing Geraldine 👍

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank-you ❤️🤙

[@peterwalton479]

Another wow video belated best wish for your anniversary. Enjoy your next adventure and stay well x pete 👍 😊

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Peter 👍

[@xhogun8578]

Love the Gower, close enough to for some lovely days out. Looking forward to your Pembrokeshire journey. Spent nearly every childhood school holiday in Pembrokeshire. Though I am sure it's changed as it wasn't quite so commercial in my day.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

I'll always maintain that living in Swansea gives me the ideal location - lodged between the Brecon Beacons and Gower - there is nowhere better :-)

[@mkdons22]

Cornwall is better ;-)

[@MoominJude]

@@mkdons22 I live in Cornwall and used to holiday in the Gower every year ,as ex husband's family were there. Both are beautiful, but the Gower was quieter and more spacious. Cornwall is challenging in holiday time .

[@fionasharp595]

Agreed!! I live in Neath and feel the same.

[@veganrhi88]

Except Cardiff 🤪🤣 Sorry couldn't resist 🤣🤣🤣

[@fionasharp595]

@@veganrhi88 😂😂 Cardiff is fab too

[@ellacreedy507]

Hi when you get further North you can also park on Blackrock Sands Beach in Porthmadog. It is stunning with Snowdonia mountains in the distance . Easy to park up on the beach for all vehicles, motor homes etc, not sure about overnight. I know you used to be able to stay but not sure now . Happy travels x

[@Astrid591000]

Hi guys really nice places your visiting loved the beach parking Food looked amazing you cooked Liam. The caves looked amazing too Thank you both for sharing ❤️❤️

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you 💚

[@lorraineburchett655]

Lovely vlog Janine and Liam as always. Really looking forward to the one on Wednesday. You both bring a big smile to my face.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

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[@paulahatch9955]

Hey guys! What beautiful views....I envy you so much, thank you for taking me with you both on your journey...take care xx💚

[@TheBuckspygmy]

Here in Cornwall vehicles getting stuck on sandy beaches is a regular occurrence, often they get covered in sea water in the process.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Yeah haha we were a bit nervous

[@TheBuckspygmy]

It usually happens when people ignore the warning signs

[@nickymercer4398]

Morning to you both, super vlog 👌, love your excitement on parking actually on the beach, I'd be the same 😄. Liam that meal looked delicious 😋. Enjoy the next few days, see you Wednesday 😘

[@sylviapage8572]

Great video. Well done for spotting the building in the cave, it was well hidden and I don’t know how you could actually get into it without climbing gear! I wonder if there’s access up to it at low tide or if you need to be in a boat. Great beach parking and what a lovely parking attendant. Thanks as always for sharing a really interesting video

[@andrewmacgregor9691]

Yet another excellent vlog ,you ve really sold me on visiting South Wales for my next trip out

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Nice 🌼❤️

[@knightrider4624]

I went to the smugglers cave about 10 years ago , you have to wait for the tide to go out , then walk along the beach and you can go inside ,it's a cool place

[@philipevans1027]

From Oxwich u could have walked to 3 cliffs bay and tor bay

[@ThoseHappyDays]

It was cut off on one side..but Liam/me walked the far stretch of the beach when we were parked in Oxwich, was beautiful

[@philipevans1027]

@@ThoseHappyDays I used to take my 2 girls to thor bay smack in the middle between Oxwich and three cliffs bay my favourite spot for a family day on the beach

[@janetashton3718]

Fantastic video cheers us all up x

[@michaelrichards4144]

Just watching your vlog ....and the places where you are are very fortunately for me is where me and my family when they were young..used to go for our holidays used to go ..because living in Hereford we are right on the welsh border ...you are in for a great time all of that coast is stunning enjoy. ...oh by the way one of my favorite places of all time ...is polzeth in Cornwall ...the first time was in 1969.and there was no one there ...and over the years it’s grown and grown.....anyway enjoy.......

[@claireswain9748]

Amazing drone footage😍. If you get the chance visit The Blue Lagoon up in Abereiddy. National Trust area. Its beautiful! So many beautiful beaches in Pembrokeshire. Tenby is great but extremely busy area. Looking forward to seeing more. Safe travels guys😁. Morgan is doing you proud👏

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you Claire ❤️

[@chrishoole617]

Brilliant vlog yet again. We have just this minute stumbled on the same park up on the Gower 👍👍

[@annemariedevonald1616]

I really enjoyed seeing the Gower on your travel vlog. I live down the road in a place called Llanelli. It’s about a 15 min drive away. We have a beautiful beach by us and we have one of the best beaches in Wales in a place called Burry Port, Cefn Sidan beach. We don’t really appreciate where we live all the time and take it for granted. Wales looked so beautiful in your vlog and I hope you enjoyed. You will love Saundersfoot and Tenby. Narbeth and Amroth are lovely as well.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

How lucky you are 🙏

[@juliebrooke6099]

Loved the jeopardy! Are they going to float away? Some lovely locations today. Definitely an area I need to visit some time.

[@samstayner9265]

I seen your van today in tesco did park next to you and waited for a bit to meet you both you must got to van not long after I left was putting fuel in as you pass the petrol station had to get a cheeky video of your van 😂😂

[@scarletman15]

My wife spotted you driving out of Tesco Llanelli last Thursday; she told me the van looks great; we hope you have a wonderful time in Cymru.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you, that would have been us for sure

[@lauracampsie]

Hello!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Glad you're back visiting South Wales and enjoying! If you haven't passed it yet Church Doors Cove, near Manorbier is well worth a visit... Cute little Cove and you can climb through a hole in the rock at low tide and end up on a massive Skrinkle Haven Beach. Pretty cool! Love seeing what adventures you 3 are getting up to! 🥰 Xx

[@alannorman1773]

You’re making me hungry!! Super film guys. Keep it coming.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Haha good stuff

[@MegaOneZer1]

You can drive on the beach at black rock sands beach too. Get yourselves there and Portmeirion

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Look forward to it

[@nikkimckenna340]

I love Pembrokeshire Tenby, Solva and st David’s are my favourite places to visit there x

[@mattglyndwr8622]

Carmarthenshire you can see across the water and to the town I was born in Llanelli. There is a beautiful beach near there which you missed. Its the best in Carmarthenshire and one of the best in Wales. The 8 miles golden sands of Cefn Sidan. Its part of a huge country park called Pembrey Country Park. Well worth visit next time your in the area and it has lots of facilities and a site for campervans and caravans in the country park

[@jeffreythomas4283]

Great footage 👏 of gower how lucky am I living in Swansea !!!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

You really are 👏👏

[@andreabalderstone4272]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve not visited this area of Wales, so it’s definitely on my wish list now 😊

[@wendymorrism4300]

Hi guys! Lovely to ‘see you’ in my neck of the woods! I’m from Llanelli (where the Tesco was!) which is, I think , where you were looking towards when you woke up after your trip to Rhosilli. I think you must have been in Penclawdd where the cockle beds are. Not surprised to see you on Pendine beach…that beach is very famous for cars…many car shows on there and also land speed records set. Enjoy the rest of Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Thank you ❤️

[@lonewolf352]

Hi guys it's beautiful scenery and amazing coastline. Roads do look a little better than cornwall or devon. Great video enjoyed it guys thanks😉

[@sharonbarlow2262]

The sea is warm at black rock sands in wales and you used to be able to park on beach there too.

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Look forward to that 😍

[@hilarywallace9927]

Beautiful 💕 Wow to actually park on the actual beach ! I bet the water as it was coming in would have been warm to swim in , coming in over the warm sand ❤ Look forward to the next one , hope your journey to come nit as bad as you think it might be . 🤞

[@bryandavis5077]

Would love the recipe to the veggie pasta looked lovely please

[@andylangford2658]

Yes me too. That dish looked yummy please please share a link or reply with the recipe I can't find that particular one online anywhere.