Our first full day in Cardiff (Day 13) called for the Cardiff Farmer's Market for some good eats and fresh produce, in addition to Cardiff Castle - the star attraction of Cardiff. Here is a link to our itinerary. One note about the Farmer's Market here is that there seems to noticeabley be a price difference when compared to Canada. More specifically, there doesn't seem to be a huge mark-up at a Farmer's Market here. Some items are cheaper, others are more expensive. In Canada, you tend to pay a 40% premium on market items when compared to supermarkets.
Cardiff Castle (3.5 of 5)
The original fort was built by the Romans in 55 AD which is now the site of the Norman Keep which was built in 1091 that stands at the center of the expanded grounds. This was basically it in terms of Cardiff Castle until 1868 when the addition of the Victoria House took place and several additions to the grounds that make up the large grounds that also include castle walls. In terms of the site - it is a perfect picture type castle that I was sort of expecting more at the Tower of London. It's a but unfortunate for our timing though as we missed one of the premier events at Cardiff Castle. It is a Jousting event that will take place on June 19 that features a real jousting tournament, trebuchet firings, and sword fights. This reminds me of the Tournament of Kings show that we saw in Las Vegas' Excalibur Hotel back in 1999 - except it takes place in a real castle! If you do happen to come to Cardiff, this castle is a must and lived up to all my expectations.
