A stunning sunset last night.
Today has also been bright and sunny with just a few moments when it seemed as if the clouds were returning. It's been windy all day, just right for airing out one of my tubs of stored clothes.
We had the alarm set again this morning as the Sky repair man was coming. Any time between 8.00 and 1.00 but in fact he turned up before 9.00. Ever since the storm last week the tv has been showing 'no satellite signal'. We've been able to download programmes through the WiFi but couldn't get the radio or any other live programmes. When Peter phoned Sky a couple of days ago they tried to get us to pull out cables etc for remote testing and I simply refused. It's difficult for us to get to the back of the box and it was obviously a problem with the dish so I knew an engineer would have to come to fix it. The chap this morning was a very nice local lad and yes it was the dish, or rather the cable leading to it. When the system had been installed one of the clips had been nailed right through the cable which allowed water in. That let the cable rust and movement due to the wind broke the wire. He changed the cable and because it was already rusty, changed the dish as well. That should see us fine for a few mor years.
Afterwards I went to the zoo and spent some hours pulling out weeds and removing yet more tangles of bindweed roots. I could have stayed longer but had to be home by 2.00 as Peter needed the car. While he was out I climbed up into the loft and found a bronze sculpture for the hall shelves and brought down a few other things too. I've moved the sewing machine into the bedroom so now there is one more obstacle to avoid at night. At least it has rounded corners.
Originally these AA Sentry Boxes would have a man inside to help members and later a phone which could be used to phone for assistance.
Below is the modern road which runs over the top of the three bridges. The wooden structures at the far side of the bridge house automatic turnstiles giving access to either side of the bridge. I decided to leave the one on the left which had more extensive paths until I can bring Peter and instead opted for the right-hand side.
There a series of steps led down to the gorge giving a good view of the three bridges and the hotel above.
A long narrow waterfall tumbled down the side of the gorge to the river.
At the bottom of the steps a viewing platform was directly above the Devil's Punchbowl. The force of the water was immense as it roared through the first bowl and into the second while the air was filled with the spray. I was the only person there and I was very careful to hold onto the metal handrail as I went up and down the slate steps.
The original bridge was built by in medieval times and the second in the 18th centuary.
A steam train runs from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge and stops at the picturesque station. As it's only a 35 minute drive from home it doesn't seem worth spending £25 each for train tickets.
I looking forward to visiting again and doing the longer walk with Peter. (It's not that long.)
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