Car Free Family

Car Rhyddha Deulu i mewn Cymru ‘n ieuanc boblogi a mobility

20 Sep 2010

SteveCar Free, generations 1 Comment

Now as the title suggests we have had a brilliant weekend in Wales having lots of fun with, officially, the most fun, friendly, hospitable family in Wales.  I saw Gwyn smile at least twice, and the sun shone.

Amongst the Welshy things we have been up to: eating leeks, watching rugby (GO Rocks!), drinking at rugby club, eating Welsh Cakes, big wheel at Cardiff Bay, going to Barry Island (including Nessa’s slots (?), Marco’s cafe), meeting Dai, Elwyn, Rhys, Huw and Maegan, watching fight between disaffected youths when I was running round the park, feeding chickens, drinking Stella.  All very Welsh.

Car free family have also learnt the Welsh language, which we found remarkably easy:  Araf plant. Tidy.  What’s occurring.  Crackin.  Lush. Not sure what all the fuss is about.

And as you will see on the video, we explored contrasting mobility issues for urban and rural families – especially teens…..always a laugh!

But the conversation did highlight the ONE thing that is giving me worries about not having a car: getting Tess home from late night events.  Reluctant to get a taxi and buses late at night, she cycles or walks.  So what is the latest that I should allow her to get home alone like this?

But wait a minute…..

STOP PRESS: Tess caught a taxi home tonight at 11pm!  Black cab – call when in it – give the number to father over mobile – safe and sound.  Her friends are all starting to now.  Would be nice to have an account for this – with some added benefits – eg a text to me when she is in the cab, a saved contact number to call me in case there are any problems (would be good for the cab company too as they would have someone to take responsibility in case there are any problems……mmmm)

Good weekend!

Nos Da.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXblFxgEVA8