Some seaside views, creatures, and plants ...

Very interesting blog, Hywel ...
you have good knowledge of the names of seaside flora.

Fascinating photos and interesting captions.
Thank you. :o)

Loved your blog Hywel,feel as though I've been on holiday.:0)

An interesting blog Hywel, I enjoyed your visit to Tenby. I've often wondered what it was like, my late neighbour for 25 years came from there and often told what a lovely place it is.

Lovely blog Hywel, I haven't been to Tenby, it looks very nice and interesting, shame about the wind but it blows the cobwebs away!

I'm so glad you remember so much from your A level days Hywel. I think my receding memory has reached those years now. I'm putting this in favourites so that next time I go to a beach with the grand kids I can impress them with knowledge from my learned friends. Tenby looks like a great holiday town, best visited out of the main holiday season. Did you have a ride on the horse drawn carriage? That stone seat is a smashing idea. Thank you for sharing.

Those square holes in the castle walls picture 10 are where
the floor joists were put in. Case of every picture tells a story. I liked the 'necklace' idea.

thanks for sharing this wonderful view , Hywel :-)))

That looks like a lovely day out and so interesting.

What a really lovely place Tenby is. I went there a long time ago and don't remember it at all.

I love the necklace of shells and all the other close ups of items on the beach but I also love the seat with the pretty tub of colourful flowers.

Perhaps I too will get there again one day.
Thanks Hywel.

Thanks for posting this Blog, Hywel it was really interesting. How on earth do remember all those latin names etc?
Tenby looks a lovely place, I'd love to go sometime. Thanks for sharing you visit :)

Lovely photos Hywel I have many happy memories of holidays in Tenby and Saundersfoot when I met my hubby in the 80's we went with his family, Saw Radio 1 Roadshow on Tenby Beach and have been a few times since :))

Thanks for the memories Hywel and nice to see you again , we have fond memories of Tenby having spent a holiday there when our children were young ,I remember them going out in a dingy into the cave in that rock in the sea some one standing near us told us how dangerous it was if the tide turned we were terrified and were calling them back ... x

Thanks for your informative blog Hywel, and also thanks for bringing back many happy memories, being as we lived in the Midlands we spent many years enjoying our holidays in Tenby, still remember the beautiful beaches and all that sand, it still looks good , and I would imagine this time of year it is even better, fascinating information re the pebbles.

Hywel when my niece and her OH came to us from Australia this June we spent a lovely few days at Wisemans Bridge and Tenby which they thoroughly enjoyed.

That was very nice Hywel - you are so observant as well as knowledgeable. Those stones with worms in were amazing. Fancy anyone living in the old lifeboat station! It must be awful in the winter storms. David was invited to go on a tour of the new one a couple of years ago with other collectors for the Lifeboats. I couldn't go as I wasn't very well.

Stroller did you go through the tunnel at Wisemans bridge? It makes you behave like a small child, making loud hooting noises to listen to the echo...

I really enjoyed your blog Hywel - I've been to Tenby many years ago now and kept thinking to myself I don't remember this... I don't remember that... But then I saw the City walls and the Arch and thought Yes! I have been to Tenby I remember that...!;D

Thanks for the tour Hywel. Lovely pictures ....and I did not feel the wind...LOL. The town looks so spotless. I love these travel blogs. Thanks again.

Thanks for all your comments. I'm pleased you liked my blog :o)

Scotsgran I did not go on the carriage.

Love Tenby....only 12 miles from me...great blog Hywel and as you say Tenby is even better out of season..:-)

Thanks for this interesting blog Hywel. I've never been to Tenby but an arm chair tour was lovely. Love the very first shot of the harbour framed by the flowers & that stone seat is very attractive. I think you must have a very good camera, all the photos you post are nice & clear. Any more wierd & wonderful cacti flowers recently? Loved the horrible tongues!

Sterra ... Yes we went under the tunnel and into Saundersfoot, I think it was round here by the river that we came across a little lane/road called `step a side`, as you can imagine our Ausie relatives were fascinated.

Happy memories for me too Hywel..not so many years ago..We did all the walks that you did,almost every night..as it was a lovely weather..The Hotel painted green,is the one we stayed in..lovely one too..our room overlooked the sea ..I love those stones and Seaweed shots..I'm sure the old Lifeboat station hadn't been converted to a home,when we were there.I would have remembered the colour..!We would love to go again,but it's a heck of a journey for us....you look so well and happy,Hywel..thank you for posting this blog and photo's..gone on my Favourites :o) xx

Great photos Hywel.....my parents loved Tenby. I can see why.

Thanks for all your comments. I'm pleased so many people like Tenby,
and have been there too :o)

Feverfew, there'll be some cactus photos in my next blog - nothing as spectacular as the tongues though :(

Stroller there is a village called Step a side about 6 miles from Tenby.. It is signposted Stepaside..I had never thought about the name before but just googled it and i got this....
Information signs at Stepaside state that legend says that Stepaside got its name when Oliver Cromwell and his army passed through on their way to Pembroke. Oliver Cromwell is reported to have asked people in his way to step aside, hence the name.

nice place!

Thank you Marybells ... :)

I didn't know that Sandra ... interesting how places get their names.

Superb blog as ever Hywel, lovely pictures, so interesting, I haven't been to Tenby but am now sorely tempted! pity it was windy on your visit but at least it was dry, thank you for sharing your visit x

Thank you Neena :)

Stroller - My husband (a Methodist minister retired) preaches at Stepaside chapel sometimes!

I didn't know that Sue ....

No, well, it can put people off if they know before they know him!

I have never been to Tenby but now I feel that I have! Thanks, Hywel, lovely blog and very interesting. I like all the arches, especially that first one with all the ivy (?) growing over it, beautiful, and the flower displays - someone has put a lot of work into the planting and maintenance and should be congratulated.

It doesn't put me off Sue ...

Thanks for your comment Gill ...

:)

I'll put some on JWJ after I find them. You'll be able to see them better.

I've sent them in an email.