St Fagans ....

...is the National Museum of History in Wales and is regarded as one of the best open air museums in the world.

There are over 50 original historic buildings which have been moved from all over Wales and have been rebuilt at a parkland on the outskirts of Cardiff.

Each building opens a door into Welsh history, the buildings being frozen in time and giving a fascinating glimpse into the past with furniture of the relevant period.

The site has also been used to film episodes of Doctor Who and Poldark

There is also St Fagans Castle which sits on its original location and has some splendid gardens

The oldest part of Kennixton Farmhouse was built in 1610 and was moved from the Gower peninsula to the museum in 1955  - the red colour was thought to protect the occupants from the evil spirits 

Looking up to the Castle 

The Gwalia Stores opened in Ogmore Vales in 1880 and became known as "The Harrods of the Valley". It is recreated in the style of the 1920s

 It wouldn't be a holiday if somewhere we didn't come across a reference to Sherry's family name and on this trip it only took 3 days!

On the way back to town we called into the seaside suburb of Penarth - at 16 degrees the locals obviously thought it was warm enough to wear singlets and t-shirts whereas we had cardigans on to protect from the cold wind!

Like most back home I will be watching the 2nd Lions test tomorrow morning, our time, and I am expecting a result! If the Lions lose then the sports store in Cirencester which I visited some days ago and which at that time had Lions apparel heavily marked down as well as offering 2 German beers with any purchase is going to have to rethink their marketing strategy to get rid of all the gear that will remain unsold.