Kenny seraching for Nirvana...Guess he'll find it at the local record shop!
Under the shadow of Cader Idris - the second highest peak in Snowdonia - the team set off once again into the mountains of North Wales searching for Lost Horizons and their Nirvana - that special Selectif that will stand out on the event. What better location to search than that of the high rises above Trawsfynydd. An earlier call at Coed y Brenin found a new exit route though an ancient ford down a narrow track which dates back to biblical times but most certainly a public highway. Adjacent to the Ford is an old stone foot bridge that also dates back to the 15th Century. A cracking place to spectate.
Now on to Trawsfynydd and the Ranges above the famous Neuclear Power Station which, looms out from the low cloud. Here is a test that is short in distance but very demanding with its sweeping crests and sudden tight curves which will wake up even the most wide awake drivers! Navigators beware and keep you eyes well peeled to direct your drivers along the correct route - put a wheel off the tarmac here and you literary will have a wheel off - plus a few dents in to the bargain! The scenery here is absolutely stunning! Watch out for the delinquent sheep that roam the hills - nasty they are!
Along the timeless treck across the mountain road to Llanuchllyn, numerous 'Woolly Backs' graze the verges exposing the deep ditches that abound the highway.
Some say, that our fearless Steve F. should not chase sheep? But he does wear a woolley jumper!
So on to Pentrefoelas and the overnight halt at the Foelas Arms Hotel. Kenny reccommends this fine pub since it is the local branch of the Chelsea supporters club - even though the pub is owned by a Man Utd fan! Well we can't have everything - except the Premiere League, FA Cup & Champions League!
Tomorrow's run takes our intrepid crew in to the Clogaenog's and on to the Great Orme.
Tune in tomorrow for tales of the unexpected, goats, famous boxers and the Donkey's!
Good night Evolutionists
The Chief Blogger
