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My final two weeks in Wales went by relatively quickly. I had the opportunity to visit St. Fagans National History Museum in Cardiff, Wales, where about thirty different buildings from all over the country have been taken apart, every brick carefully labeled, and then rebuilt in the new location. It was fascinating to learn more […]

More Tales of an Overseas Explorer

The Amman Valley I recently had the opportunity to spend about two weeks with a family in the Amman Valley, which is the valley west of where I was staying previously. This enabled me to more easily get involved in various activities associated with the branch church (Hope Church) and community there. One of my […]

A Season of Rest

Temporarily lost The other day I decided to go for a walk to take advantage of the sunshine and mild weather. I wanted to go somewhere I hadn’t been before, and having been advised on a particular route, I set out alone. Eventually I came upon a roundabout in the road where I could not […]

Greetings from Wales!

Ystradgynlais My first week in Wales was really restful. I slept well every night and did not have much trouble with jet lag, in spite of the time difference (five hours ahead of Eastern Time). I live with a host family in a town called Ystradgynlais, in the Swansea Valley. It is so peaceful here, […]