We swapped city life for a tiny island with more sheep than people
Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd have transitioned from city life in Cardiff to becoming the full-time wardens of Ynys Enlli, a tiny island with a small human population. They describe their new life as a 'dream come true' and are focused on sustainable living, including growing their own food. The couple is excited to preserve the island's history and culture while adapting to their new responsibilities.
- ▪Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd moved to Ynys Enlli to live as full-time wardens, increasing the island's population to four.
- ▪They previously worked as assistant wardens and sought a more sustainable lifestyle away from city life.
- ▪The island is home to 200 sheep and around 30,000 breeding pairs of Manx shearwater birds.
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We swapped city life for a tiny island with more sheep than people7 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOscar EdwardsBBC WalesLois RobertsAron and Lois say living on the island is like a "dream come true"The new wardens of a tiny island with only a handful of human inhabitants say moving there full-time has been a "dream come true".Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd, both 29, grew up in Cardiff but craved a "different challenge" after becoming disillusioned with city life.They were previously assistant wardens on Ynys Enlli, also known as Bardsey Island, which involved spending several months of the year there, but "never imagined" stepping up to live there year-round.Ynys Enlli, in Gwynedd, became the first site in Europe to be awarded International Dark Sky Sanctuary certification in…
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