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...Destinations to restore your sense of wonder Tired of tourist tat? Most vacation spots boast a local product that makes the perfect keepsake. Visitors to Portugal 's Alentejo region can fly back with an Arraiolos carpet. Check out Tapetes de Arraiolos Califa (tel: [351-96] 5538829; www.freewebs.com/califa/). A Welsh lovespoon, a token of affection since the 17th century, can stir up holiday memories. Hand-carved by artisans such as Richard Downes (tel: [44- 1792] 369726; www. lovespoon.co.uk), the spoons use symbols to spell out sentiment. In Brussels, workshops like Louise Verschueren (tel: [32-53] 84 86 80; www.belgian-lace.com) produce...
...word is rubbish, it’s in English. If it’s worthwhile, it’s in Welsh,” Wheet said...
Owain, who is the host of a daily Welsh radio show, attributes his language’s success to the fierce nationalism and pride of his people. He and his friends could spout the names of medieval Welsh princes like they were modern football stars, and their passion for Welsh history strengthened their commitment to the preservation of the language...
When Marissa and I said goodbye to the guys late that night, we invited them to come visit us in Canada. They laughed and told us they’d think about it, but the truth was obvious: Welsh-born and Welsh-bred, their homeland holds all the adventure they need...
...line to Owain’s radio show and was overcome with shivers. Sure, his accent already makes my knees go weak, but this was something else. There he sat, thousands of miles away, laughing about celebrities, talking about the traffic, cracking average jokes–all in Welsh. Hearing Owain’s show drove home for me the power and permanence of the Welsh language...