"On the early afternoon of Friday, October 16, I was on a train to Haverfordwest, Wales. It was a long train ride… about 5 hours.
When we arriv
ed in Havenfordwest, Libby, a really crazy and energetic person, picked us up and took us to Pembrokenshire, a tiny town about 20 minutes away. Right away, I knew I would need lots of energy for the weekend.I was very impressed with the accommodations. Come to find out it’s a 5-star eco-friendly lodge. I enjoyed delicious and healthy food the entire weekend! Probably the best I’ve had since I have been in Europe.
Our group wanted to kick off the adventure early and head to the beach
, about a 20 minute walk, but since it was black out, Charles, our group leader told us it wouldn’t be a wise decision. Instead we sat around a bonfire and looked at the vivid stars.
, about a 20 minute walk, but since it was black out, Charles, our group leader told us it wouldn’t be a wise decision. Instead we sat around a bonfire and looked at the vivid stars. 
Surfing was my morning activity on Saturday and we were all pleased to have beautiful weather. After struggling to put on 5mm winter wet suits, my group headed off to the beach to 
catch some waves! I was able to stand up a few times, but it wasn’t long until I lost my balance and jumped off. We all had an incredible time and didn’t want to leave. I will probably have to hit up the surf in Hawaii soon. : )
catch some waves! I was able to stand up a few times, but it wasn’t long until I lost my balance and jumped off. We all had an incredible time and didn’t want to leave. I will probably have to hit up the surf in Hawaii soon. : ) 
After enjoying hot chocolate and soup for lunch, my group went on a seven mile hike. The leaders gave us map and d
ropped us off. We trekked up and down mountains, through fields and pastures and along the coastline. It was gorgeous! We even heard and saw an Atlantic Gray Seal.
ropped us off. We trekked up and down mountains, through fields and pastures and along the coastline. It was gorgeous! We even heard and saw an Atlantic Gray Seal. 
As we made our way back to the lodge, my hands were freezing so Sarah and I enjoyed tea by the fireplace. After dinner, we made s’mores the English way with Digestive cookies, Galaxy chocolate and mini marshmallows. Another group at the lodge was a ba
chelor party. We were able to make them s’mores and had an intellectual conversation comparing the UK and the US. On Sunday I went coasteering. It is probably the coolest thing I have ever done. The sites were absolutely stunning as we swam through caves and climbed and ju
mped off cliffs. My first jump was only six feet high to get used to the technique, but we finished our journey by jumping off of a 15 foot jump and finally a 20-25 foot jump. It was so exhilarating!
mped off cliffs. My first jump was only six feet high to get used to the technique, but we finished our journey by jumping off of a 15 foot jump and finally a 20-25 foot jump. It was so exhilarating! I wasn’t as sore as I thought I would be, but it was nice to get a lot of outdoor exercise. It was also nice to breathe clean air. Wales Adventure Weekend was a fabulous time; it’s going to be hard to top this excursion!
I’m still waiting on the coasteering pictures, but I will put them up once I get them. If you’re really interested, you can check out their website: http://www.preseliventure.co.uk/"
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I’m still waiting on the coasteering pictures, but I will put them up once I get them. If you’re really interested, you can check out their website: http://www.preseliventure.co.uk/"
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