Lets start with a positive, because they are few and far between at the moment. Megabus are now operating a service Cardiff to Newcastle and its only £20 return. That makes Holty seem a lot closer! And it means a very good trip coming up in December even if I do have to now use leave for it. I'll go down on the Thursday afternoon, getting in at 22.15 (9 hours on a coach, yay). Then we'll do Carmathen on the Friday followed by Merthyr Tydfil the Saturday. And come back at 8am the Sunday arriving at... read more