Weekend on the beach
Four months ago today we moved to our new home in the seaside town of Barry. Compared to our previous home in the ‘posh’ town of Cowbridge a move to Barry was a step down. Barry is synonomous with run-down areas, crime and faded seaside glamour. At least that was the way that I saw it, in common, I’m sure, with most Cowbridge residents.
But what I hadn’t realised until about a year ago, is that there are actually some very attractive parts of Barry, such as the areas around Romily Park and The Knap. And, overall, once you get to know it, it’s not such a bad place.
And after four months I have to say that I love it here. To have a beautiful coastline and sandy beaches within walking distance of our home is wonderful. To be able to walk the dog on the beach is wonderful. I’ve always wanted to live by the sea, and now I do. Perhaps one day I’ll get blasé about it but at the moment it’s almost like being on an extended holiday.
These photos were taken walking the dog yesterday and today and, hopefully, you’ll see what I mean.
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- Tim
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- Breakwater
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- Tim
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- Cold Knap Bay
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- Tim
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- Siân
Filed under: barry, photos — 2 Comments »
Comment by Paul
9 June 2008 @ 9:19 pm
So like me, you thought that Barry was a bit grotty, but you’ve now discovered the better parts
Nice photos by the way!
I’ve also added a link to you from my new site. P.
Comment by Roger
10 June 2008 @ 12:02 am
Yes, not that I hadn’t been to Barry before, but I hadn’t really thought of Barry as being a nice place to live.
Thanks!