Bangor - The City of Learning

Before heading out to the beach, we had a very enjoyable and interesting morning in Bangor at the University. I'd never been up to the main arts centre or many of the science buildings, so Neil and Clare led the way on the unofficial tour.

First off, we managed to blag our way into a somewhat historic biology museum! Amazing! Full of unbelievable artefacts!

Including a two headed lamb from Bethesda! Bonkers!

And this guy from 1911 from the plains of Africa...

The next great discovery was a very funky little coffee spot on the terrace overlooking the 'City of Learning'. Believe it or not, it was almost too hot to sit directly in the sun! Bangor Tropicana!

We also took a look around the new developments, which are huge, but less grandly built. 

Compared to the original stuff. 

In an attempt to beat the approaching bad weather, we left the sunny terrace and headed west to Rhosnigr for a walk along the beach. The incoming clouds by now were blocking the sun. There were a few surfers out, but we headed for some afternoon lunching instead.

A short excursion through the sandunes found us at the Osyter Catcher where we spent a good portion of the afternoon eating and drinking on the terrace, sheltered from the wind in a little beach hut. 

We made it back to The Cottage at dusk, for tea and cake by the fireside, which led into a short snooze session before returning to Menai Bridge for more food! It's great being a local tourist!