JD Vance says Welsh castle was 'coolest thing I've ever seen'
Summary
US Vice-President JD Vance visited Caernarfon Castle in Wales in 2013 with his wife and was deeply impressed by its age and history. He wrote in a new book that the visit gave him a new sense of time and perspective on life and marriage.Key Facts
- JD Vance is the US Vice-President.
- He visited Caernarfon Castle, a 13th-century castle and UNESCO world heritage site.
- The visit occurred in 2013 with his wife, Usha Vance.
- Vance was amazed by how much older the castle is compared to historic buildings in the US.
- The castle had already been standing for hundreds of years before English settlers arrived in America.
- Vance said the visit helped him feel the vastness of time and the smallness of human life.
- During the trip, they also visited another castle in Conwy and experienced local culture, including an English breakfast.
- Vance described meeting Welsh utility workers who were conservatives familiar with his work, showing cross-cultural connections.
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