Eisteddfota is to partake in the activity of attending Eisteddfodau (singular=Eisteddfod) - a common pass time in Welsh-speaking Wales. Last week we were at
Eisteddfod yr Urdd near Bala in North Wales where my Big Girl was performing with her school in a variety of competitions. For those who are unaware Eisteddfod yr Urdd is the biggest youth cultural festival in Europe. Children (both Welsh speaking and Welsh learners) attend from all over Wales representing various schools and areas in a celebration of music, song, poetry and culture. I was raised in the 'traddodiad' (tradition) but it was all a bit overwhelming for my English husband.
Contrary to popular belief he is not using Google translate as some friends have suggested!
It was very, very muddy ....
We stayed outside Dolgellau in a fabulous cottage which was quiet and secluded with the most fabulous scenery around us....
It was blissful - no phones, no TV, no interruptions and lots and lots of knitting :-)
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