Storyteller Judi Tarowsky, one of the Celtic Storytellers, shared photos from her travels to Wales. Enjoy!
Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber - near Nevern, Wales. This tomb predates the Iron Age. It stands in a farmer's field, but under Welsh law, access is granted to the public. Sheep graze nearby.
St. David's Cathedral, commemorates Wales' patron saint. Before the cathedral was built in his honor, it was on this spot that he gave his last sermon. It is said that the ground on which he stood rose up so people in the back of the multitude could hear and see him. St. David's Day is celebrated March 1, when Welsh wear either a daffodil or leek. During their many raids, Vikings sacked the cathedral.
Solva - a charming seaside town on St. Bride's Bay on the Pembrokeshire Coast of Wales, not far from St. David's.
Solva was said to be a haven for smugglers with its secluded harbor. Easy to see why!
Harlech Castle, once home of Bran, the Giant King and brother of Branwen, who wed the King of Ireland.
Branwen was the first to spy the masts of 13 ships from this vantage point sailing toward them across the Irish Sea. The Irish King was so taken with her beauty, he proposed on the spot, pledging peace between the two lands. Their story is told in the Mabinogian, the great Welsh epic written down 700 years ago, but is much, much older.
Another view of the castle.
Judi tells many stories from Wales. Be sure to join us at one of our upcoming performances to hear her. Check our performance schedule to see when and where we will be!
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