“How incredible that human around this beautiful planet co-exist in
such wildly different environments and yet despite cultural differ-
ences we share in the universal experience of being human.”
Don’t be afraid when someone suddenly approach
and say “alright?” because that is how they greet
you here. Some will start by “Shwmai” or “Bore
Da”. Take your time to learn Welsh as well be-
cause all of them speak Welsh here – nahhh I’m
kidding. Welsh is their national language but
feel free to talk English. You will see signboards
on the highways and directions mostly in Welsh
but fret not there are also English words used.
of the green scenery or clear blue sky, but it’s be-
cause you are surrounded by lovely Welsh people.
There was a day that I spent time taking pic-
tures and videos for this magazine, a man came
out from his house and I thought he was mad
I’m taking videos in front of his home but in-
stead he waved and smiled saying “Hello, over
here”. There were also a few by passer who came
up and told me they were happy that someone is
I may not have this much interaction with for- taking photos of the town. Even small children
eign people before, but the locals here are far came up to me asking me to take photos of them.
more polite and very welcoming than in Ma-
laysia. Ask them anything they will answer, re- If I say I didn’t miss Malaysia it would be a huge lie.
quest a favour they will definitely help, wait at However I must say I’m very glad I’m able to call
the sidewalk to cross but they will gladly stop here home even for a short while. So many poeple
and offer you to pass first. I love how people are come to Wales to find hidden Welsh gem. If you
so nice here. You’ll feel calm not entirely because ask me, what’s the hidden gem, I’d say the people.
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