Castle hunting among fields of green

The Welsh countryside takes my breath away.

Castles don't - to be honest.  But it seems that castle hunting is something that must be done when in these old places.  Of course - once I got there I found myself moved by the sense of history and the stories well-told.

I visited Usk, Abergaveny and Raglan castles.  Usk and Abergaveny were free to stroll about and in the balmy (true!) summer warmth with blooming Victorian gardens and locals lunching it made for a lovely afternoon.