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Almost anywhere you go in the UK, you can be sure to find some interesting history behind the place, the area, or the building.  Bute Park is a large area of parkland in the core of Cardiff.  Situated amidst a whole range of historical sites, including Cardiff Castle, it seems to be the perfect place for an easy weekend getaway.  

英國真的是隨處可見歷史的遺跡。即使是公園，也是一個充滿歷史故事的地方。Bute公園位於卡地夫市中心。環繞著這個公園的正是一＂堆＂具有歷史性的建築物，包含卡地夫城堡在內。這裡看似非常適合週末短暫休閒放鬆的好去處。

 
Doctor Who? 'Doctor Who' is a British sci-fi TV programme produced by the BBC (Read more).  I got hooked to it while I was 'supposedly' studying hard in my little cellar back in the UK.  Before I headed off to Cardiff, I was so excited to find out that this exhibition was actually situated in Cardiff. It became my ultimate goal to accomplish while in Cardiff. Fortunately for me, I actually did get to see the exhibition.  And what did I think of it? Well, you can read on and see parts of the exhibition yourself, then hear what I really thought of it.

超時空博士，是一個英國BBC製作的科幻電視影集。（關於＂超時空博士＂）留學生的生活是很寂寞的。所以在我用功唸書之於，也常常上BBC的官方網站看看線上可收看的一些電視節目。沒多久，我就對這部影集著迷了。再出發到卡地夫之前，得知這個展覽長期在卡地夫展出後真的很興奮。這個展覽也是我來卡地夫最期待的行程之一。至於參觀後的心得以及評價到底如何呢？你可以先看看圖片，最後再看看我到底是怎麼想的囉！

The construction of the Wales Millennium Centre began in 2004 and was completed in 2009.  Situated at the Cardiff Bay area, the centre has become a major landmark.  Concerts, operas, and other cultural performances are all held here.  Not only is this a literal landmark of the area, but also a cultural landmark.

威爾斯千禧中心，於2004年開始建造，2009年完工。位於卡地夫海灣旁，這成了這個地區的主要地標之一。許多盛大的音樂會、歌劇、演唱會都會在這裡舉行。除了實體的地標，也是卡地夫以及威爾斯的文化地標。

Much of our time spent in this area composed of the Doctor Who Exhibition (which will shortly follow) and Millennium Centre.  Some of the shots were taken whilst on the bus tour.  Despite our short visit, Cardiff Bay remains an impressive place as the weather was so glorious, even the most trivial can become the most spectacular.

其實來Cardiff Bay主要的行程就是參觀＂超時空博士＂展覽（近日內貼出）以及Millennium Centre。這篇文章裡所看到的一部分照片是在＂跳上跳下遊覽車＂上拍攝的。雖然停留時間不長，但是Cardiff Bay看起來像是個很不錯的優閒景點。何況這天天氣如此的燦爛，實在是逛哪裡都覺得很棒的囉！

Insatiable for more castle photos? This article is dedicated especially for those who had really enjoyed the coloured version of the castle.  Now, let me say no more. Enjoy the pics.

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本篇文章因圖片較多，可能需要幾分鐘的時間才能完整呈現。請耐心等候網頁完全開啟後再慢慢欣賞完整文章。

I wonder how many people dream of having their weddings in a castle. Is is the dream of all brides-to-be?  Even seeing it with my own eyes, it still feels very dreamlike. 

這是不是很多人夢寐以求的婚禮地點？這應該是很多新娘的夢想吧！在城堡裡舉行婚禮，不要說用想的，就連親自親眼看到，都還是覺得非常的夢幻！

Located at the heart of Cardiff City, is this magnificent castle.  However, my local guide surprised me when he told me that he had never been inside.  Among his friends, only a few had actually been inside.  Although I was immensely curious about the castle, I had to consider my budget, and chose only one to see.  That's why I've decided to listen to my local guide, ditch this one, for a supposedly better one the next day.

位於卡地夫市中心，就是這一座看似很壯觀的卡地夫城堡。不過天仙的當地地陪竟然跟天仙說，他從來沒進去看過。連他朋友進去過的也沒幾個。雖然天仙對城堡非常感興趣，但是又基於經費上的考量，還是決定聽地陪的話。捨棄進去逛這座城堡的念頭，留著隔天再去逛更棒的！

While in the UK, you must take advantage of the museums that do not charge any entrance fee.  It is the easiest way to learn about local culture, and if the weather's rough, it's also a nice way of keeping warm and dry.  But seeing that the weather was so glorious while I was there, plus the fact that the collections in this museum was not exactly what I had been interested in, we didn't spend much time in there.  Despite the short duration of my visit, however, I still highly recommend a visit.  After all, you can enter for FREE.

在英國旅遊時，一定要好好把握良機，逛透所有不用花錢參觀的各大小博物館！這是了解當地文化歷史最輕鬆的方式。而英國又時常天氣不佳，也不失為一個避雨暖身的便宜好方式。不過看在當天抵達卡地夫天氣晴朗的份上，再加上這個博物館裡所展覽的文物並不是我最有興趣的範圍，因此我們其實沒有逛太久。雖然如此，我還是強烈推薦一定要進去參觀一下。畢竟是免費的呀！

St. John the Baptist is located right at the centre of Cardiff city.  It is the oldest church in the area.  It's also within close proximity to Cardiff Castle.  Although I did not get a chance to visit the inside of the church, I thought the way the church was surrounded by modern elements interesting.

這間聖約翰教堂位於卡地夫市區的正中央。是這個地區裡歷史最久的教堂。他離卡地夫城堡也不遠。雖然無緣進去參訪教堂內部，不過從外觀就可以看出這間小教堂的特色。整座教堂是被現代文化所包圍著的。光是想到這點，就覺得何仿不是一種特色呢！

I believe by now, everyone's had quite enough of Shakespeare and anything related to Shakespeare. That's quite alright.  I've prepared this article to come right after the Shakespeare series so that you could enjoy the sunshine, and exercise a bit.  This is the ubiquitous hop on-hop off tour bus!  It can be found in many of the major cities in the world.  Although the price is not exactly 'cheap', it is a rather convenient way of touring around a strange city.  It can also help you plan the rest of your trip more conveniently and more efficiently.

相信大家看完一系列的【莎翁故鄉】遊記，又認真肯完了一系列的【讓雕像告訴你莎士比亞名劇的故事】之後，眼睛跟腦袋應該都累了吧！沒關係，這篇文章要帶大家來一起做一下運動。這篇介紹的可是歐美各大城市都有營運的『跳上、跳下』旅遊巴士！雖然價錢不便宜，但是初次來到一個陌生城市，人生地不熟的，花點錢用最方便的方式一次將該城市的重要旅遊景點瀏覽一遍，也可以讓你更輕鬆更有效率的規劃接下來的行程喔！

攝於卡地夫中央車站
Cardiff Central Station

來到威爾斯，像是來到一個新的國家。所有的標示，除了英文以外，還會附上威爾斯語。這點讓我覺得挺特別的。雖然大家都說北威的風景比較美，建議我若是要去威爾斯，一定要去北邊瞧瞧。不過我在那沒有朋友，所以要去北威的話，除了交通，還得安排住宿。因此我就偷懶，選擇了南邊的威爾斯首都 - 卡地夫。

威爾斯愛情湯匙

聽說今天是七夕。所以天仙決定來插播一篇應景文，來送給世界各地的情人。希望大家能夠每天都甜蜜、每天都幸福。若是情人不在身邊也沒關係，只要你心裡有他/她，其實也可以很開心、很快樂的囉！