Jail Hill gets in the mood
The Olympic Torch passed through Carmarthen yesterday and of course the Dai Jake's Book was there to see this fairly historic event. (Its a kind of a once in a lifetime deal). As you can see from the photographs and videos here, the weather was fabulous and the same can be said of the folks who turned up to cheer the torch on its way (Pembrokeshire and Aberystwyth after us).
Carmarthen Athletics ground and park (where we were) was buzzing with excitement and thanks to the brass band playing old classics, it all felt awfully British. Especially when the vintage cars rolled up, both Welsh and Union Jack flags flapping lazily from their bonnets.
Vintage British cars on show
And the band played on
The torch began its journey in Swansea and passed through (among others) Llanelli, Burry Port, Kidwelly, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Fishguard and Aberystwyth in order to spread a little Olympic fever around west Wales. Whatever you think of the forthcoming games in London (im not a big fan myself), there was no denying the 'feel good' factor in town yesterday.
Many thanks to my friend Hannah for that great close up shot of the torch (below).
Photo courtesy of Hannah Sian Griffiths Harries
I probably won't be watching much of London Olympics when it starts but I must admit that Dai Jakes enjoyed that community spirit yesterday. Our Wales fach did us proud and seeing the torch photographed against the equally historic old gaol is something very special indeed. Da Iawn pawb!
Mind the minor grumble
