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Duncan from Germany
I used to love playing on thoes old derelict steam trains they had in Barry Island when I was younger - anyone else remember them?
Kelvin Harris, Cambridge
I remember Barry Island on Bank Holidays - the beach packed by people and when the tide come the people cover the green and in the evening all return in their bus and return back to the valleys.
John Evans Cardiff
I have been to Ogmore many times and hated it every single time. There is nothing to do. The beaches are polluted. I didn't enjoy my visit at all. What a disapointment!!!
Jenny, Cardiff
My grandparents lived in Southerndown when I was born, so we lived there for a while, then moved to Sarn. We always had the summer holidays in Southerndown, down the beach on fine days, playing in the old shop when we couldn't go out. My great gran had the shop at the front of the house (Westfield) and the counters and old weighing scales were left when she passed on. We would bring seaweed and small pebbles up from the beach and play shop with friends who lived in the village, the Crawfords and Margaret, whose mum ran the shop on the way to the beach. My cousins lived in St. Brides and we'd go over to their house sometimes. Grampa played cricket for Southerndown so we'd watch him playing. We stayed there at Easter when we'd be in wellies and macs doging the waves crashing onto the rocks. I haven't been down there for a few years though, it's not the same now the grandparents have died and the house was sold.
Linda from Essex
You have got to love wales to love the 'Welsh Mist'
Coming across the bridge from England you knew what the weather was going to be like in Ogmore Valley. The clouds were just 'caught' there for the duration of our stay. My fathers family were welsh, so the place is in my blood and my Dad only came to Essex to do his national service which is where he met my Mum.
During my lifetime I have had many great holidays around the area, spending time climbing the mountains, paddling in icy cold streams, sometimes drinking the water from mountain springs. My 3 daughters also have very fond memories and we all visit regularly.
Chris from Austin, Texas
I spent 9 days there in September 04, and am coming back in March 05 for another 9 days. I have fallen in love with Cardiff, and the Welsh people are very friendly. I love your city and I have fallen in love with the most wonderful Cardiff lady! Since we are now engaged, I consider Wales my second home! Thank you Wales!!!
Annie, Chicago USA
After spending a week near Brecon I fell in love with Wales and it's wonderful loving people. Last summer I spent 2 weeks near Crickhowell. This February I'm coming back and will spend another glorious week in Wales. To all the welsh people, thank you for making a big city girl from the States feel very welcome.
Taffy from Toronto Canada
Originally from Porthcawl I never realised how lucky I was. After spending 30 years in Toronto and travelling all around North America there is nowhere else that I would rather vacation. You do not know what you have until you leave it. Most of all we have what people want and that is to be Welsh.
Nicholas from Canada
Christmas day 1996, gale force winds knocking out power all around. I was staying in Porthcawl at the time and what a spectacular time was had. I tell you - the Welsh really know how to make a bad situation good!
Glenys from Pyle
Camping in Lavernock by Penarth with my parents and brothers - it had a great pool and poolside bar for snacks and pop. On one occasion we had a bad storm (thunder and lightning etc) and the metal poles of the porch of the tent were struck. It was quite frightning but did not put us off.
Paul Mac from Cardiff
When I was a lad, Barry Butlins was the number 1 holiday destination. A good old fashioned Welsh holiday. None of these package deals where you come home red as a lobster and a dicky tummy from the dodgy lager - a packed lunch and factor 4, you were sorted. Those were the days.
