Today Ivy and I took a trip to Ammanford on the bus. I feel foolish to admit it, but I was a little apprehensive about the trip. We knew when we moved here that there were buses running to other towns - it was quite important as I don't drive - so I knew I would have to catch them at some point but to tell the truth, since Will bought his car in 2013, trips further than walking distance I've tended to save until Will could drive us rather than catch the bus.
That's by the by anyway, it went very well. The bus stop to Ammanford is in the next village. I thought the walk would be longer than it was, so ended up getting there early. In the event it was probably only a 10-15 minute walk, and then another 15 minutes on the bus, so really the same amount of time, or quicker, than it was for me to walk to Swansea. I've been to Ammanford a few times so knew where I was once I got there, and where I needed to go to get my errands done.
While I was in Ammanford I bought myself a granny trolley. It was new and cheap, so not at all ethical, but felt like an urgent essential if I am going to be getting about by myself a bit more. Ideally I would like for us to do most of our food shopping on foot or by public transport to save us taking the car out, as it can't be said to be green, Ivy certainly doesn't like it, and Will isn't a big fan of driving either. I would also like to test how feasible it is to live here without driving long term, or whether I will have to compromise one day and take lessons.
Anyway, I'm rambling a bit now. I got all of my little jobs done including a couple of things for Will's birthday, and registering at the library and taking out a couple of Welsh number books for Ivy, and I had a lovely time. When we got home the clouds had come in and it was very foggy and mizzly in the village. I worried a little that on dreary days it'd be a bit oppressive here, but it's quite the opposite. You can't see the hills and the valley feels bright and open. I have completed all of my errands today, including bringing the soggy washing in off the line and running it through the machine again, so I am enjoying a quick cup of tea before Ivy wakes.
I finished framing up another of my glass pieces and have hung them both on the stairs where there is a lot of light. I feel very pleased and have enjoyed seeing them every day.
I got talking to a girl on the bus who had a baby much little than Ivy, and she told me about a couple of baby groups running at Gwaun community centre, so I will find out more about those this week hopefully.
Anywya, I hear a squeak from upstairs to it must be time to go.
Ta for now.
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