Wonderful Wanderings in Wales
Dr Maung Maung Nyo
(The Red Dragon, the National Symbol of Wales)
The name “
Prince of Wales came to
Whole of
Cities and towns were festooned with flags and flowers in array
Dhobats and drums were played to welcome the Prince of Wales
A telegram was sent to
(Prince of Wales, King Edward VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson)
Dances and Anyeints were performed to make people happy
Competitions in sports and literature were staged for his itinerary
It was the most prosperous and peaceful period in
People applauded him as King Edward VIII after his father’s demise
They moaned when he relinquished the throne for his divorcee wife
Actually,the “Prince of Wales” title was given to all “Heir Apparent” in life.
(Map showing England and Wales with Motorways, M4 for Second
Severn Bridge,No.1 and M48 for First Severn Bridge, No.2)
So, I was elated when Professor Bowden arranged a trip
We would drive in a rental care from
Before we attended the anatomy conference to be held in it
Group would include her, me and two lecturers on the list
But, we only three drove as she dropped out at the last minute
Probably to give us more freedom and fun in the trip as we saw fit.
(Severn Estuary with its Old Bridge Demarcating England and Wales)
It was early spring in 1968 when the weather was fine
There was plenty of sunshine and azure in the sky
Many colourful flowers blossomed and roads were dry
We stopped at every scenic spots to take photographs to enjoy
We did not need to wear heavy coats and blazers for style
Light flannel trousers and short sport shirts kept us smile.
(Bristol City, the Most Westerly City before Wales, England, UK)
We took breakfast in
We had been to
The “Great Train Robbery” had story set in its rights
Professor Yoffey co-authored an anatomy textbook quite right.
(Two Severn Bridges Spanning the River Severn)
We’re awed by the sight of the “
It was a big bridge suspended by steel ropes from two towers
It spanned the Severn Estuary for about tow or three Kilometers
It could withstand strong winds, storms, snow and tidal tormentors
It could now transport thousands of vehicles across in a few hours
It was the longest suspension bridge built in
(First Severn Bridge Opened by The Queen in 1966)
We took photographs of the bridge from various aspects
It gave us great pleasure to be able to cross it and caress
Just two years after Queen Elizabeth had opened ceremonially
People from
There was only one bridge crossing the Severn Estuary in 1966
But, there is now an additional
(Second Severn Bridge Opened by Prince Charles in 1996)
On the Welsh side of the Bridge practically
We met Professor D.V. Davies of anatomy
He was at that time president of the Anatomical Society
I was fortunate to be elected a member before getting my Ph.D.
My supervisor Professor Bowden had tuned me to be an entity
I’m grateful to her, U Zaw Tun and Ko Ko Gyi for their charity.
(University of Cardiff with Clock Tower)
We drove on to
The road was straight and smooth literally
We went to the University to report our arrival duly
But, we continued driving after bath for our journey
We liked to see the Welsh country side leisurely
Our trip to
(Cardiff Museum of Wales)
We drove along the main roads as well as on small ones
We stopped to rest and eat whenever we felt like some
We found the Welsh people friendly forceful and fun
There was no snobbery, no jittery but warmth
They spoke plain and straight to the point firm
We had a great time traveling and talking in Wales warm.
(Panoramic View of Cardiff South West)
Along the winding wavy Welsh roads were goods for sale
Cottage cheese, fresh milk and fresh eggs, sausages and ales
Ham, bacon, local fruits and local produce were on display
Welsh were found to be poor compared to other races in
(Cardiff War Memorial and Alexandra Gardens)
I remember A.J. Cronin’s Citadel on Welsh miners’ miseries
Welsh Aneurin Bevan drew National Health Plan of Labour Party
That became a model for socialized medicine for the people’s remedy
With warts and weals, it’s still a viable model for developing world to copy.
(Medical Writer A.J. Cronin M.B.Ch.B., M.D., D.P.H.)
(Book Cover of the Citadel, many Impressions and
a Movie, Cronin Wrote about 30 Novels)
We even went to
It was already known to me
Many Burmese had worked there;
(Swansea Bay Area)
Like Professor Kyee Paw and others
It’s a nice cold quiet westerly Welsh city
I think it’s a world far away from our country.
(The late Welsh Poet Dylan Thomas)
Poet Dylan Thomas was born and brought up in
He had a love-hate relationship with his city
He writes.” It’s (
He was a surrealist poet able to paint with words allegory;
(The Dylan Thomas Square, Swansea City, Dylan Thomas Theatre
Situated Nearby)
He was however popular with young people and pride of
I remember,” Do not go gentle into that good night” always;
The City also stages his plays in the
What more could one ask for after death as a literary figure?
Dr Maung Maung Nyo
20.12.2008 (original)
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