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hey!-on-wye

For the Easter holidays I went to a bookshop opening at the famous quaint town of bookshops, Hay-on-Wye, located only a few miles away from the Welsh and English borders. Once we drove across the border, the Welsh skies welcomed us with its typically dramatic heavy showers. I looked out of the windows in awe of nature, for only minutes ago the weather was beautiful. And now, a quiz for you. Rank these objects according to its quantity in Hay, the largest number first: Sheep, Human Beings, Books

A: I dunno. Well, I'm guessing books go first, sheep come a close second and then us the ones with two legs. Gosh, there're so many sheep grazing in the fields here, every square inch of the land is occupied by these creatures. Thankfully, their biggest virtue is that they are harmless and mind their own business. Human beings, on the other hand, are not that easy to ignore. The size of this town allows everyone to know each other. You'd be trying to have breakfast in a discreet corner of an unnoticeable cafe, and then an acquaintance comes in, and before you know it, you'd be eating at the same table.

One must act as Pocahontas or Eskimos once in Hay--canoeing and kayaking are popular activities here. On first glance the troubled waters make you feel like you are in an episode of I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. But don't be afraid, judging by the strength of my arms, the canoe moves like the speed of a snail, and on a sunny day the scenery is just wonderful.

Castle bookshop.jpg
Graveyard for Books

sheep.jpg
I Like to Eat You

Bridge over peaceful waters.jpg
Call Me Canoeing Genius

Posted by Rachel on April 3, 2005 10:36 PM |