Tuesday 24th August 2021 Liz and Martin again gave us a lift to Porthmadog but this time they were joining us on the 10:15 Glaslyn Venturer from Porthmadog to Beddgelert. This time there was no need to position Matilda as gatekeeper of the carriage as we had pre-booked a premium spot in one of two observation compartments. There are panoramic windows, plush seats for six with small tables and, even at this hour in the morning, Matilda and Liz felt they should be sipping champagne wearing 1930s cocktail dresses. It seems not everyone was buying into the experience with the same enthusiasm. Instead of traversing The Cob, this time we set off in the opposite direction, through Porthmadog itself. We started the journey at the rear of the train with uninterrupted views back down the track. And being at the back of the train provides the opportunity . . . . . . to see the engine and the train as they curve around bends in the track in front. Hot air rises. We know this. But it was nevertheless eerie to see the steam emerging from an uphill tunnel behind us as though a Welsh dragon lurked within breathing […]
Daily Archives: 24/08/2021
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