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Sunday Straphanger Cardiff, Wales

Everywhere we go, my husband makes friends.  Sometimes they speak a different language than we speak.  I don't know why they seem to single us out of crowd.  My husband says it's my fault, that somehow "they" know I'm a good friend.  They follow me and I can't get away!

Peacock at Cardiff Castle.

Climbing The Keep at Cardiff Castle.

Still following me and looking for more snacks! 
My friend was crying she was laughing so hard, because I thought if I gave the peacock a snack it would leave me alone.  Instead we had to disperse and move in different directions to confuse the bird so we could leave the castle grounds and get to the carpark.  My husband tried to deflect and protect me and he told me to make a run for it!  The peacock batted his wings and took a couple of flying leaps, he was not going to let me go!

In the end, I, or my snacks, a magnet to this magnificent bird who was refusing to take "No!" for an answer, at least not in English, finally made it safely out of his reach.

P.S.  The castle is a great place to visit, it's in the center of the city near parks, shopping, restaurants, hotels, museums, venues, etc. 

17 comments :

laitto said...

hey, checked out your blog a few weeks ago, but didnt leave a comment. thanks for visiting my blog!

laitto said...

btw, really liked it that you post so oftern! nice reads;)

Gloria said...

Thanks laitto!

Kristin Aquariann said...

Fun story! It's a good thing he didn't follow you all the way home - they're so loud! I stayed overnight at a zoo for a field trip back in elementary school, and the peacock calls kept me up all night.

Gracey is not my name.... said...

Funny! My Hubs is like that...I call him Dr. Doolittle...animals love him!

Gloria said...

He had a Very Loud Call! Staying at the zoo must have been fun and sleepless!

Yes, it's weird how they find something they like in a total stranger.

Maybe he liked my American accent!

Additionsstyle said...

Great story! Lucky he didn't try to hop in the car with you. Glad you made it out of there safely.
Valerie
Everyday Inspired

Gloria said...

Thanks, now everytime I see a peacock I think about his determination!

PinkyFingerCrafts said...

Omg! that's just hilarious! Your blog is awesome by the way and I'm sending you lots of love from Storenvy.

Gloria said...

Thanks Notelets, I like to remember to laugh at these crazy (fun) escapades!

Felicity said...

Hilarious!

So glad you posted at Katherine's Corner so I could read this funny tale.

Pat M said...

How cute..love your story and the photos!
I am blog hopping...love your page! I followed you on google friend connect & I'd love for you to follow me back. Growing Old With Grace http://growing-old-with-grace.blogspot.com/

Chris said...

Hello again, I love this story and how lucky to be able to visit castles. Could you imagine living in that place say 100 years ago. Oh, the smells, the memories I could conjure up. TFS, More castles please, I'm a follower and blog hopping today. Cheers

My Shabby Streamside Studio said...

That's hysterical!

Here from Katherine's Corner, nice to meet you!

Sandy

Gloria said...

Hi Felicity and Sandy, thanks for laughing with me!

Hi Grace and Chris, thanks for following and I'm returning to follow, too. I'll look for more castle photos. If you lived in a castle, would you be the help or the royal? The politics would keep me awake at nights.

Be Well Gifts said...

Hugs!! from Katherine

Katherines Corner said...

beautiful castle photos. Nice to meet your new friend too, giggle.Thank you for linking up to the Thursday favorite things blog hop. Big Hugs!