On way to Porthgain

Blue skies were present before the rains came mid-day, in buckets, but only for an hour. This area of the coast is known for its slate quarries which exported the goods originally by boat before it was closed around WWI. The quarries were then flooded with sea water and are now cold deep pools used for kids' scuba diving and coasteering. One boat sunk with slate on board. It was found in more recent times at the bottom of the sea. The slate was used for the roofs of several cottages nearby.

While all signs and information have Welsh and English versions, we are definitely hearing more Welsh spoken and different accents as we approach northern Wales.