With what deep murmurs through time’s silent stealth
Doth thy transparent, cool, and wat’ry wealth
Here flowing fall,
And chide, and call,
As if his liquid, loose retinue stay’d
Ling’ring, and were of this steep place afraid;
The common pass
Where, clear as glass,
All must descend
Not to an end,
But quicken’d by this deep and rocky grave,
Rise to a longer course more bright and brave...
Henry Vaughan
A few weeks ago I had a great opportunity to spend a weekend in a beautiful area of south Wales, Brecon Beacons National Park. It is an area of stunning beauty, offering walks along some most dramatic waterfalls. I did not do any research before we left, as I wanted to experience it in my own way. No planning would ever prepare me for the wonders hidden deep in the river valley anyway. It is one of those places where words or pictures are just not enough to show its real, breathtaking beauty. But you can always try...
If you are planning a trip to Wales, there is an excellent 10 Adventures website, which includes a guide to walking in Brecon Beacons. If you would like to walk through this amazing water world, you can follow the Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk on the same website.
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Such beautiful photos, Vanda! Good to see what can be found without a plan!
Thank you so much, Astrid. I do find that very often unplanned trips make your mind more open to what is around you. Focusing on one particular type of image may make you miss many more opportunities.