August 2019. Scrat has just come out of hospital for the second time this year due to his breathing. His heart problems were escalating and his energy levels were depleting. I knew this would be our last time as a family with 2 chihuahuas. The once VERY active little boy who could walk for miles now had to be carried in a pet sling after a ten minute walk.
So we set off for Cemaes Bay a beautiful cottage, not too far from the coast. Our plans were quite loose as we didn’t know how much we would accomplish.
Cemaes Bay is a lovely little town but the main beach does not allow dogs in the summer months. So we had to stay to the left side beach. This was a little rocky but we found a beautiful path up the cliffs to walk along the headland.
Cemaes Bay
The sea air makes you want fish and chips so you have to do it… Don’t you? Cemaes Bay chip shop is delicious.
Next stop, Amlwch. The creek at Amlwch is a place that I have always wanted to find. This time we did it. There is quite a big clearing to park your car and an obvious path walking down to the sea. After about a ten minute walk the view opens up…
Amlwch
The creek Amlwch
Absolutely stunning place. Just listening to the waves crash was so relaxing. We let the dogs have a little walk on the headland, get some fresh air. I will never tire of this view.
Next day we decided to treat ourselves. The is an old windmill called Mellin Llynon on Anglesey that had been lovingly restored and is now the only working windmill on the island. The owner is a very artistic patisserie chef who produces the most amazing cakes.
The was a circular walk which started here at Mellin Llynon, we did try it but it was slightly overgrown in places which made it hard to pass. Scrat was tired at this point though so we retraced our steps. Any room in that pet sling for two?
Our last day we went to Cemlyn Nature Reserve. I was extremely hot so we had to make sure the dogs drank enough water. Due to the tablets Scrat was taking he was always thirsty. There were lots of birds nesting in the marshes so we stayed away from them, instead taking to the headland. Viewing The Skerries in the distance. Scrat just wanted to stop and sniff everything so we put the blanket down and let him do his thing! Kady just follows.
After a hard day taking in the views of Anglesey we prepared to go home .
We have since been back to Anglesey without Scrat, it wasn’t the same as I miss my little buddy so much. But Kady still wants her holidays and we want her to enjoy everything Scrat enjoyed.
Isle of Anglesey 