Ruins of St. Dwynwens Church, Ynys Llanddwyn, Wales Jan 25, 2024

Ynys Llanddwyn is a tiny tidal island which, at low tide, is attached to the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. Ynys means "island" in Welsh and Llanddwyn means "the church of Dwynwen," the country"s patron saint of lovers.

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