The distant mountains At age 14, Boudica is sent to the isle of Mona (Anglesey) to study with the Druids. The Welsh mountains loom in a protective barrier on the other side of the strait. Date: 07/20/2005 At age 14, Boudica is sent to the isle of Mona (Anglesey) to study with the Druids. The Welsh mountains loom in a protective barrier on the other side of the strait.

Through the hedge From the eastern side of the island the mountains are always visible. Date: 07/20/2005 From the eastern side of the island the mountains are always visible.

Wheat Mona was one of the bread-baskets of Britannia. Date: 07/20/2005 Mona was one of the bread-baskets of Britannia.

Ancient dun Men have lived in the isle for millenia. Circular mounds still show where the walls of Iron Age duns once rose. Date: 07/20/2005 Men have lived in the isle for millenia. Circular mounds still show where the walls of Iron Age duns once rose.

Briargate In the summer, blackberries grow vigorously. Date: 07/20/2005 In the summer, blackberries grow vigorously.

The track Pathways between fields become tunnels of green shadow through the trees. Date: 07/20/2005 Pathways between fields become tunnels of green shadow through the trees.

Sheep in the meadow In the meadows, sheep graze. Date: 07/20/2005 In the meadows, sheep graze.

Sleeping sheep And take refuge among the trees from the summer sun. Date: 07/20/2005 And take refuge among the trees from the summer sun.

The Braint Iron Age Celts lived near the river Braint (etymologically related to Brigantia). This is the setting for Lys Deru, the Druid settlement. Date: 07/20/2005 Iron Age Celts lived near the river Braint (etymologically related to Brigantia). This is the setting for Lys Deru, the Druid settlement.

Vale of flowers Across the strait on the mainland, hidden vales are filled with flowers. Date: 07/19/2005 Across the strait on the mainland, hidden vales are filled with flowers.

Flowers And more flowers. Date: 07/19/2005 And more flowers.

Barrow Near Lys Deru one finds the barrows of ancient chieftains. Date: 07/20/2005 Near Lys Deru one finds the barrows of ancient chieftains.

Holyhead At the western end of Mona, the holy isle guards the harbor. The next stop is Eriu. Date: 07/20/2005 At the western end of Mona, the holy isle guards the harbor. The next stop is Eriu.

The Menai straits The Menai straits, which the Romans eventually find and cross. Date: 07/20/2005 The Menai straits, which the Romans eventually find and cross.

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