Our Day Out

Our Day Out Our day out to Wales in the Summer of 1981 In car temperature soars that alike to Lebanon, Not like the previous year of 1980 When temperatures where more akin to Haiti. Mark one Cortina of a family friend Seven of us packed in till journeys end. Car fumes dilute with stale tree air freshener, Musky heat smell windows barely ajar Stomach turns, nausea kicks in Travel sickness arrives Pull over the car! Our Welsh arrival is welcomed by rain Without this a trip here would never be the same Ridiculous wellies at the ready and embarassing kagool Not much different from a day out with school! Countless gift shops adorn the cobbled streets Each one identical to the last Welsh towels, traditional dolls and kiss me quick hats. These cobbled streets stem the flow of insessent driving rain Forecast of sun will speed up its refrain, The break up of clouds and retreat of welsh dragon brollies Cuts to a sweltering waterfront and melting ice lollies. Old people hog seafront benches Cool bags of sandwiches Some ham some cheese Cold flasks of teas Making mockery of the seafront heat Tartan blankets on knees! Jingle jangle of keys stating Cymru Signalling the end of our day out and seaview Its back to the car and our cramped journey home, Bank holiday traffic roadworks and cones. In years to come i would appreciate this place Beauty on our doorstep Escape from big city pace Castles of interest, Proud national heritage More fascinating with age Its even the place i was to become engaged! So thanks to my parents for those painful days out Thankyou to Wales for showing me what you are about Days out and camping Coastlines for miles You have brought me much joy Rain hail or shine Copyright S Rose