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Exploring Castles in Wales, Come Rain or Shine

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Medieval castles always fascinated me, and one Welsh Castle in particular.   A year ago, an intriguing and scenic picture of the ruined medieval Castle of Carew captivated my imagination.   While browsing the Internet, I found pictures of several Welsh castles, each with a distinct eerie appearance.    Impressed and curious, I convinced my English friend B to organize a visit to Wales.     She is an experienced tour organizer; under her guidance I had already explored Scotland, Ireland and several regions of England.                                                                    Carew Castle Friends were puzzled by this travel choice, viewing Wales as a backwater compared to England.   Did not Wales rank last in the 2025 Six Nations rugby competition?   This poor opinion ove...

THE KĂRCHER QUEEN

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  Kärcher is a household name in Europe and a handyman’s best friend.   A few years ago, I bought a Kärcher high-pressure water cleaner to make my Calvisson handyman’s work faster.   Kärcher claims to be user-friendly and water efficient.   However, this year, my handyman was unavailable due to a minor domestic accident, and unable to find a replacement, I had to handle the cleaning myself.   I now believe that cleaning and weed removal are no   longer tasks for the local handymen.   The water cleaner’s operating manual is written in 28 European languages but lacks helpful pictures.   After watching two YouTube tutorials, I became Karcher proficient at 82, bingo! The equipment is a bit heavy to drag around but I discovered that the high-pressure gun is more fun to operate than a vacuum cleaner.   Wearing my rubber boots, I thoroughly cleaned porch, patio and terrace; all are now spick and span.     If “Kärchering” can be done by a...