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Wowee  – we are back from our hollibobs and more than a little depressed We had a brilliant time in Anglesey and we weren’t even out of the gate before dad suggested that we re-book again for next year!! He’s got my vote…. Well, just to show you all what we got up to, here is my Angelsey diary.. Enjoy xxx

Saturday – Day 1 – Off We Go then

So today we are going on our hollibobs and so mum & dad packed almost every thing we own into dad’s car and off we went to Anglesey. We had booked into a holiday cottage called The Dairy – which mum found on the website http://www.doanglesey.com. It took us just over 2 hours to reach The Dairy as we got stuck in a little bit of traffic en-route – but to be honest we were there in no time. We had a lovely warm welcome from Hazel (the owner) and were thrilled to find the cottage was just as stunning as the pictures on the website. Hazel showed us around and helped us settle in – she even told mum & dad about some local dog walks for me – Woof Woof. After we had unpacked everything (and when I say we – I think we all know I just went to sleep), mum & dad had some ham sandwiches and we all sat out on the patio at the back of the cottage… actually - do you want to see what the cottage looks like? See mum’s video:

Stunning no? Anyway, after the ham sandwiches we all went to the local wetlands nature reserve for a walk. It was only 5 minutes away from our cottage and we walked for about an hour. We would have walked longer, but silly mum forget her walking shoes and couldn’t cope with the stony paths in her rubbish “girl” shoes. *tuts*. Still the weather was great and I was poopped all the same when we headed back.  What a great start to the holiday. x

Sunday – Day 2 – Beach Bonanza

Well, what a funny night we had first of all – everyone was a bit hot and maybe because we were in strange beds etc, we had a bit of a restless night. In fact, dad had to get up at 2:00am to open the patio doors and let us all have a cooler… phew.

So after we got up and had had our croissants on the patio (oh yes), we went to Red Wharf Bay as lots of mum’s friends had recommend it. The beach itself was a little hard to navigate at first as it was quite stoney, mum’s girly shoes meant that she also struggled a bit, but it was OK in the end  and even though it was VERY windy – we had a nice walk… wanna see?

After our walk, we had lunch sat outside a lovely pub called The Ship Inn and it was SCORCHING hot. It was a bit too hot for me at first, but dad gave me a drink and I found a nice cool spot under the table whilst mum & dad had their lunch. I also met a couple of really brill puppies – one was a Weimaraner that cried every time it’s owner went to the bar!

So after lunch we hopped back into the car and went to Benllech Beach which is only a couple of miles away from Red Wharf Bay and we thought that this was a MUCH nicer beach. Mum said that there were huge parts of the beach that dogs are not allowed on, but if you walk along the coastal path for 5 minutes, it leads you to an ace part of the beach that is perfect for doggies and has no-one sunbathing that would mind me running around like a loon – Woof Woof.

As you know, I have got no interest in balls or sticks when mum & dad take me out on walks – much to my dad’s chagrin, so he was really REALLY pleased when an energetic black dog appeared on the beach and ran up to dad to play. The dog nudged it’s ball towards dad’s pocket and then dropped it on the sand for dad to throw it – dad was smiling all the way back to the car

When we got back we just chilled out, before one last trot around the field which belongs to the owners of the Dairy. zzzz

Monday – Day 3 – The Day of 2 Walks

So when we are on hollibobs, I sleep in a different room than mum & dad, but at 6:00am this morning, I got bored of being on my own and started to cry and pretend I needed a wee. Mum had to get up and let me out —– so I had to do a 3 second tinkle just to try and cover my lie and then I did of course, get to sleep at the foot of mum & dad’s bed …. hehehehehe

After our croissants, mum & dad took me for a walk around the field which is full of very long grass. I have to “kangaroo jump” through the field as the grass is nearly as tall as me!!! In fact, I always get bits of grass stuck to my tongue as when I get hot and start to pant, it all goes in my mouth – yuk!!!

Anyway, we we came back from our walk and had a chill, I was chuffed and then disappointed as mum & dad put their shoes back on, but didn’t take me with them They went into Llangefni for a wander around and had lunch at The Bull Hotel and then they went to the chemist to get mum some more anti-forshizzles (ask dad).

They did come home eventually and took me out for another walk – so it’s not too bad. I wonder what will happen tomorrow?

Tuesday – Day 4 – Not very good to very brill day

So this morning we decided to go to Beaumaris Castle and spend the day in Beaumaris generally. However, I am sorry to say that we found Beaumaris to be very UNFRIENDLY to dogs!! Actually, we got to see lots of dogs round and about, but here’s what we found:

• Dogs are NOT allowed in Beaumaris Castle
• Dogs are NOT allowed in any of the shops in Beaumaris
• Dogs are NOT allowed on Beaumaris Beach
• Dogs are NOT allowed in the park in Beaumaris – NOT EVEN ON A LEAD!!!

So we left…. but then we went to Llangefni and went to our very favourite chocolate shop called “DaDaDa” and bought some of their GORGEOUS chocolates and then after that we went to Cefni Reservoir. Mum had spotted this from the main road the other day, so we stopped the car and went to have a look round.

It was stunning so we went for a walk for about 40 mins, but it was mad hot so we we home and ate all the chocolate. However, I have just looked around The Dairy and I can’t find dad??? Oh, it’s OK, mum says he has gone back to Cefni for a run – he’s mad like that.  Great Stuff xx

Wednesday – Day 5 – England Day

What a fandabbyozzy day we have had today. We got up and had our croissants and then went into Llangefni to get mum some better walking shoes (she forgot hers remember?). We first went to Asda and mum & dad tied me up outside – I cried and cried as I didn’t like being left on my own – but eventually they came back – although still no shoes. Mum & dad walked into Llangefni town centre and even found time to do a silly video….

But then when we finished doing that, we got down to business and got mum some new walking shoes from Stead & Simpsons and then guess what….

We went back to Cefni Resevoir to do a really great walk. However, we only walked for  an hour as it was far too hot and right in the middle part of the day – which is the hottest. Mine (& mum’s) tongues were lolling to one side we were so hot, so we cut our walk short…. We did however, stop for a stone throwing competition.. wanna see?

Mum thinks she won, dad thinks he won – I personally just enjoyed getting my paws wet – it didn’t half cool me down.

After the walk we all came back to the Dairy whilst dad watched England play in the World Cup – England won apparently, but who cares None of this matters to me as I just slept for most of the time when we got back. However mum & dad (and me)  were enjoying our holiday so much,  that after tea, mum put some funny songs on her iPhone and we all had a dance around the kitchen. Happy days xxx

Thursday – Day 6 – Pamper Day

Hmpf – well it turns out I simply wasn’t invited out today. Mum & dad went to a hotel spa just up the road from where we are staying called Tre-Ysgawen Country House Hotel & Spa for a “Pamper Day”. This apparently means that they got to use:

• The Gym
• The Steam Room
• The Sauna
• The Pool (including poolside drinks)
• The Jacuzzi

Plus they also got a two course lunch and a 1 hour pamper treatment each. Mum had a facial and dad had a full body massage. NO DOGS ALLOWED – *sulks*.

However, they were very very chilled when they got back and considering it’s our last night here, don’t look too sad. They said if anything it topped their time off in Anglesey and made it even more brilliant! xx

Friday – Day 7 – Going Home

Oh we are sad…. we are home. We had a brilliant time in Anglesey as The Dairy Cottage where we stayed and almost everywhere we visited was just amazing. We had glorious weather and we couldn’t have asked for much more. We can honestly recommend www.doanglesey.com as a place for dogs and their owners to stay as it’s not often you find somewhere SO dog friendly that is 5 star.

We will definintley go back to Wales & Anglesey in particular xxx Time for a zzz I think xxx

p.s. wanna see our photos….. see below and you’ll be right there with us Woof Woof

From Anglesey Hollibobs June 2010, posted by Gill Dixon on 6/25/2010 (19 items)

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