The Chorus performs & relaxes at Craig-y-Nos Castle, photos by Dan Cohen

Built in 1842 and refurbished in 1878 when the castle was bought by Italian-American opera singer, Adelina Patti. Many people say she bought it so she would have a place to perform in Wales. Whenever our guide spoke of her, there was a real pride in his voice. The Welsh seem to be really taken by the fact that this world-wide superstar (in 1900) would choose to live in Wales. It is now Crag-y-Nos Country Park (the castle and its grounds) and is part of Brecon Beacons National Park. It's also "an oddball (and rather overpriced) hostel/hotel." Oh, I'm very fond of elephants.

Support the farmworkers v. Chipotle

It's official. You've got Chipotle feeling the heat.

When we told you that Chipotle was standing by while the farmworkers who pick their tomatoes faced abuse and exploitation in the fields, you and over 16,000 others wrote Chipotle CEO Steve Ells, demanding that Chipotle live up to its "food with integrity" promise.

As a major buyer, Chipotle knows they have the power to intervene for the farmworkers.

We need your help to keep the pressure on and let Chipotle know that integrity can't be bought with half-efforts and excuses.

A trip to Swansea (Abertawe): the Marina, Dylan Thomas Square, The Lightship & the National Waterfront Museum

A side trip to the Gower (Gwyr) Peninsula, the Mumbles (Mwmbwls) Light & the Mumbles Mile

The Dylan Thomas home: Laugharne

There are many things the Welsh are proud of, their music for instance, but high on the list is Dylan Thomas. Here are some photos from our visit to Laugharne:Where Dylan Thomas wrote some of his greatest works, including Under Milkwood

Art at the Botanical Garden

I found this piece of art wonderful so here it is, enjoy.

The Chorus sings at the National Botanical Garden