wales. cymru.

every sign everywhere is written in both english, and this funny-looking ancient language called welsh. lots of lls, lots of wws, and if i understand correctly, both the double d and ll make the f sound. so does ff.

the language is fascinating. though, during my week in wales i think i attempted to pronounce one word aloud, (there's this strange nasally thing i don't think i'd ever be able to truly master) my brain was racing trying to make connections and understand this nearly-lost language. 20% of welsh people can speak welsh.

Jennifer: from a Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, Guinevere

Guinevere: Old French form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, which is composed of the elements gwen meaning "fair, white" and hwyfar meaning "smooth". In Arthurian legend she is the beautiful wife of King Arthur.