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Glorious Gower

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 Going away on your own is a bit daunting, isn't it? Will you get bored of your own company? Will you end up arguing with yourself over who has the last sausage from the barbecue? That kind of thing. But regardless, I packed up my camper and headed to the south coast of Wales. And I'm very glad that I did. I mean, just look at that smile! My first stop was at Oxwich Bay. I have strange memories of this place, as it is both the start and finish of an annual coastal marathon, and one which I did a couple of years ago. But the weather was so good, and because I had a couple of hours before I could book into my campsite, I put my trainers on, and a terrible hat, and went for a run. And it was fantastic! Exhausting, yes, but what a coastline. Met a few people on the way, too, all of whom were somewhat baffled by a middle-aged man huffing and puffing along the trail on such a warm day! Run done, I headed to the campsite, got all set up, and then headed out on my bike. I was rather ex