tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76853480938300670942024-02-20T15:13:43.857+13:00 ~~ Moments in Time ~~ words & photography by Lorraine Gibb"Life is not measured by the amount of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away."
Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-88098957449201126472017-10-29T12:22:00.000+13:002017-10-29T12:28:12.021+13:00<span style="font-size: large;">It is over a year now since I have posted in my blog, I have made five Blurb photography books from our eight week trip to the UK & Italy, (yes taken a year), but a big job viewing, deleting plenty, then editing and creating my photography books.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I want to add the link to my books, but not sure if this will work.....here goes -</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/6925463/a207fcea3b74f60973a081993461ec7ded696ded"><span style="font-size: large;">Ireland, Volume 1</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/6925462/d715eb6f304f844dc3008cf2b0e8247792ec57a9"><span style="font-size: large;">Ireland, Volume 2</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/6991250/10ca9411f45a03ef12072b4938e990dc1cd2d9e4"><span style="font-size: large;">Scotland</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/7109293/f53f348b370554bf74cbc2f1657e0b8575536f20"><span style="font-size: large;">Lake District, Italy, Tokyo</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.blurb.com/b/8256974-cumbria-uk"><span style="font-size: large;">John Gravett Photography Workshop, Lake District</span></a><br />
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-28936099952892795672016-10-12T16:23:00.002+13:002016-10-12T22:07:11.620+13:00Sunday 18th September, 2016 - Kendal to Manchester<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">A leisurely start to our day which was needed & enjoyed, a scrumptious breakfast was served, lovely music in the background as we chatted like old friends - how spoilt are we, but loving it as well. I took a wander around Shelia & Will's fabulous garden, snapped off a few photos during my wander. Their garden is in decline as Autumn arrives, while mine at home will be the emerging from our winter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, all good things must come to an end. We knew we had a couple of hours drive to get down to Manchester to drop the rental at the airport. We enjoyed coffee and flapjacks outside in one of their creative garden rooms before sadly saying our farewells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sheila & Will have unselfishly given up a couple of their days to show us around their beautiful area. We enjoyed the slower pace after being constantly on the go for so many weeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We relied on "Ella on the Dash" for this journey - made our way onto the M6, OMG the pace quickened considerable, but Doug handled the pressure really well. (He doesn't like the left lane much!!) All was going well, until we reached or neared Manchester, then holy hell - roundabout, exits, entries, over-bridges, a right tangle it was. Thank goodness for "Ella on the Dash", we would never have done it without her. Some white knuckles and tense shoulders, but the airport we did find, and then the rental car drop off (nearly missed that one). Phew, high fives then unpacked the car, found the shuttle bus to take us to the actual terminal. That done, we then walked along the sky-bridge (amazing thing, which can be seen in the photo of Doug looking out the window) to our Radisson Blue Hotel room for the night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had been in touch with Sylvia (an Irish physio that I had worked with some 15 years previous) who now lived in Manchester. We met in the hotel, and chatted away in one of the bars. Now married with two beautiful daughters, she was just the same. Really great to see her again, all thanks to Facebook!! Our meeting wasn't long enough, but the girls had school in the morning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We treated ourselves to a flash dinner in the dining room, before getting ourselves organised for the flight to Pisa and beyond the next morning.</span></div>
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-29864878784855491252016-10-09T09:25:00.003+13:002016-10-09T17:30:26.325+13:00Saturday 17th September - Blipmeet @ Windermere, Kendal, Arnside<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another special day, a day where we had the pleasure of meeting a lot of blippers, both old and new!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The morning dawned with beautiful clear skies. We said our farewells to our wonderful hosts at Cumbria House, such a lovely young couple, then had a quick browse at the Saturday Market in Keswick. We knew that we needed to be at Windermere's Foot Fell Park, for the blip meet at 11am. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We wanted to visit <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlerigg_stone_circle">Castlerigg Stone Circle</a>, but had trouble finding the turnoff, we asked a local who was very helpful. All this took up valuable time, by the time we found it there was very little parking available which meant of course that the place would have been overrun by people. Looking at the watch, we decided we would have to give it a miss and continued on our journey south to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windermere,_Cumbria_(town)">Windermere</a>. A very scenic area, driving along the edge of the lakes, through little villages....lots of ooo's and arrrr's, but no time for stopping.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We became a little anxious as this trip was taking longer than we though, we arrived late for the gathering. Gordon & Will were hovering in the car park waiting for us, and Wendy & Ann (who we had dinner with last night) arrived at much the same time. What a welcome we got, it was so exciting to meet folk that I had been following for so many years, as well as the newer blippers. I think there were 16 of us, with no shortage of conversation. It was great to catch up with Liz who I had the pleasure of meeting at home a few times (along with her sister), Liz has since moved back to the UK. We enjoyed a coffee as we chatted, then we all took a wander along the lake shore to the top (or was it the bottom) of the lake - absolutely gorgeous photographic place Paula & Shelia had chosen. Tree covered hills, beautiful water, boats reflected in the water, families, dogs, walkers - but room for us all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A memorable time, and my thanks go to Paula, Gordon, Sheila & Will (who we had met when they visited our area a couple of years previous) for the effort they put in to make this event happen. Sadly, all good things have to come to an end though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From there we were in the hands of Sheila & Will. We headed for their home in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendal">Kendal</a>, situated on a hill overlooking a green area, they have a gorgeous garden, divided loosely into rooms. And would you know it, on the flag pole was the silver fern fluttering in the breeze, how about that!! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoyed a beautiful lunch outside before setting off (via the scenic route) to the village of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnside">Arnside</a> on the Kent Estuary. What a wonderful place this is, we walked along the shoreline, then up a hill, through a little field where we saw some Red Emerald butterfly's - bonus! Back down to the village to "the local" for a beer, sitting outside in the late afternoon sunshine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have been thoroughly spoilt again; a wonderful dinner was served, a wine or two and great conversation. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Shelia & Will devising a plan maybe??</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The beautiful Windermere</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Blippers from left - <br />Will, Gordon, Wendy, Shelia, Me, Paula, Rose, Ros, Trevor, Liz, Wendy, Andrea & dog Chloe</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Blippers & partners - <br />Will, Gordon, Wendy, Shelia, Paula, Rob, Ros, Rose, <br />Trevor, Wendy, Andrea, Doug, me, Ann, Liz,<br />At front - Chloe and Tony</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our BnB (Cumbria House) is superb - we both had a great sleep and down for breakfast at 8 am (as is usual for us). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We spent some time sorting out cases and leaflets that we have collected over the previous weeks. Some serious biffing to the bin followed. Good job done:) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a walk along the cobbled pedestrian area, lots of folk about, lots of dogs too; this is a popular area for walking and tramping, walking poles seem to be a popular accessory for both young and old. Had lunch sitting outside, there are dogs everywhere and allowed in cafes and bars. We had to be alert as the places put out water bowls for the pooches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After lunch we went on a tiki, a route that Gordon had suggested to us yesterday. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, a passing shower made it a bit gloomy for a while. We headed for the hills over a pass, magnificent views at the top. Doug spied a waterfall and suggested a walk. That we did, following a goat track about three quarters up. It then became a scramble, that's when we decided enough was enough and descended back to the car. A different breed of sheep here, recently been shorn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had made arrangements earlier to meet Wendy and Ann for dinner, they chose a Tapas place, we sat out the back where the light was better (old & blind) and enjoyed the food and chatting with them both. Lovely and friendly ladies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not a late night, as we knew we would meet up with both of them tomorrow at the Blip meet which has been arranged for us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have had such a wonderful day - full of exciting things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But before that, a delicious breakfast was served - lovely fruits, yogurt and selections of cereals. Followed by Gordon's specialty of scrambled eggs with salmon - another delicious.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We called in to meet Sue & Graham at their art studio - both of them blippers (although Graham not so now) - was wonderful to meet them and see their incredible photography displayed. A purchase of some cards which I may put on the wall :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then the Lanercost Priory for a coffee and a wander, wonderfully warm and able to sit outside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We set off to view and maybe walk a little of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadrian%27s_Wall">Hadrian's Wall</a> - travelling through the Pennine Hills. A hazy day, but that didn't matter at all. We walked through some fields (paddocks), down and there is always an up!! It was very hot and muggy......struggled at times, but we took it easy. The wall we saw and stood on and meandered through and over remains of a Roman settlement. Incredible to try and imagine their life with so many hardships. The wall itself was so sturdy, wide with incredible stonework. No wonder it has lasted the centuries. We treated ourselves to an ice cream, a much needed reviver!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Paula and Gordon drove us back through a scenic route, again the haze was about, but we still saw the closer landscapes. Up to the top of the Pennines and we could only imagine the spectacular views.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were dropped back to the Art Studio we had visited earlier in the day to collect our car. Our grateful thanks to Paula and Gordon who had given up their day to show us this part of their patch, said our farewells then we drove off into the sunset and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keswick,_Cumbria">Keswick & Derewentwater</a>. The light was amazing as we drove west and I managed a few photos at the lake before finding our Cumbria House BnB. And what a welcome we got there too. </span></div>
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-77759778384577102562016-09-17T10:02:00.000+12:002016-09-17T10:02:06.844+12:00Wednesday 14th September - Edinburgh to Dufton<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had an 8am breakfast in the restaurant next door, Doug walked down to the car park and drove back up to collect luggage (and me).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We set up "</span><span style="font-size: large;">Ella on the dash" </span><span style="font-size: large;">and away we went. Just a little error, nothing too serious. Got ourselves out of Edinburgh - next stop Selkirk to acquaint myself with a second cousin who has come out of the woodwork over the last couple of years. Found him, some 10 miles out of Selkirk. The weather was cool and the clouds down very low - apparently the valley is very pretty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A lot of chatter and catching up on family history, farming and rugby - a lovely couple and daughter (Lindsay & Sylvia, daughter Alison). We lingered and finally got away around pm, knowing there was a more than a two hour drive south to Dufton and blip friends Paula & Gordon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whizzing along the motorway in this instance was good, and as we drove south the weather improved. A great welcome for us, sitting outside in the warmth, overlooking their garden to the fields below, birds twittering around the feeder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A magnificent dinner was served - Paula's pavlova was one the best ever, laden with fresh berries, delicious.....seconds was had. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every day seems to be a big day - and today was no exception. We walked along the Royal Mile and found a nice cafe for breakfast - very warm and able to sit outside. Eggs Benedict swimming in Hollandaise Sauce.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had bought tickets for the castle in Stirling when we visited there castle. So, off we went to the Castle, along with the millions - just so busy, we did the rounds and enjoyed it, but didn't linger too long, just too many people everywhere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We escaped and walked back enjoying some street performers along the way. I was keen to go into St Giles Cathedral, which takes pride of place on the Royal Mile. The interior was breathtaking, I had to pay the two pound and where a sticker for the rights to take photos but worth every penny.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We then went off "the mile" and over the bridge for some non tourist shopping. Successful purchases for the grandies :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had skipped lunch so opted for an early dinner at a little cafe beside our apartment - very nice then back to the room. Took a leisurely bath, and a nice cup of tea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a face-time with our Townsville family as they were starting their day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An early breakfast and on the road up to the Stirling Castle, we were much too early, like 30 minutes. To fill in some time we took a wander around the adjacent cemeteries - and rather randomly I found a headstone with my Mum's maiden name Jolliffe. I've taken a photo of it and will give to my cousin who is doing the family tree, there may not be any connections but time will tell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hour and half spent at the Stirling Castle could well have been the whole morning. So much to see and read, a real history lesson, but time meant that the museum sections had to be quicker than we would have liked. A great castle strategically placed on a high knob with 360 degree view to watch for enemy (which there were many it seems).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We then went in search of the Old Stirling Bridge (Ella on the dash was very helpful), and very pleased we found it as it is a beautiful structure, and I was very lucky with the light highlighting its gorgeous stonework.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The off to do the Falkirk Wheel trip - amazing and again so pleased we went back today. Rather than me try unsuccessfully to explain, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkirk_Wheel"> here is what what Wikipedia says</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are now in Edinburgh, only a half hour drive from Falkirk (near Stirling). We are staying right by the Royal Mile and have walked up and down, the bagpipes playing somewhere nearby. We enjoyed a meal sitting outside as darkness fell. People everywhere and every race covered. Funnily enough, for the hour or more that we sat there people watching I only saw four men in shorts, Doug included. Weird, as it was rather mild.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a lovely breakfast served in her kitchen, shared with another couple we were on the road around 9 am. Over the solid bridge and onward to the town of Gencoe. Our BnB hosts had suggested we walk the Gencoe Lochan and we were very pleased to have seen this lovely place - also helped to walk off our big breakfast !!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then we motored through the Gencoe/Ben Nevis areas, very impressive mountains, lots of waterfalls and some of the area reminded us of the Lindis Pass, sparse, remote but much greener. Obviously this is a popular tourist route as there were dozens of buses on the road with pull off parking areas in appropriate places.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had lunch at Ardlui Hotel, which is at the top (or is it the bottom) of Loch Lomond. A scenic drive along the shores of the Loch with large and fabulous trees growing right down to the shore line. At the far end of Loch Lomond we turned off and the country side changed dramatically.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From here on to Stirling (our destination) the land became rural farming, still lots of crops to be harvested, and paddocks of cattle and sheep. We felt quite at home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Arriving at Stirling around 3 pm, we found ourselves a BnB, had a rest then went in search of The Falkirk Wheel - our "helpful lady on the dash" (since named Ella) gave us directions; unfortunately we had just missed the last boat. Instead we researched the wheel, I took photos and we will return tomorrow for the tour with commentary This is an ingenious engineering construction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Off to The Kelpies, which were close by. I had seen pictures of these incredible sculptures many times, but actually seeing them myself blew me away - they are ginorous. The light was very grey and flat, but just had to make do - have converted the two photos to black and white - just seemed to suit the weather conditions. Took many pictures, every angle possible - but have gone for the overall one to show just how big they are in comparison to the trees and the other one is just the head.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some Facts: weighing 300 tonnes each, 30 metres high, 928 unique stainless plates, built on site in 90 days. The </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"mythological kelpies" </span><span style="font-size: large;">(the clydesdales) were the horses that pulled the barges in years gone by. This visit was a real highlight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We went to the local for dinner - a very popular place, I had the chefs special - steak pie, Doug had lasagne.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">These three chairs took my eye @ Gencoe</span></td></tr>
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-33134337803689445452016-09-12T18:37:00.002+12:002016-09-13T07:30:49.437+12:00Saturday 10th September - Isle of Skye to Ballachulish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The weather looking more settled this morning, the sun shone intermingled with threatening clouds, but no rain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the road early, we travelled south via The Cuillin Hills to the mainland, destination the Fort William area. The Cuillin Hills were very impressive, remote/sparse looking and hardly a tree to be seen (Skye generally is like this).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had read about the Fairy Ponds and weren't disappointed. We were there early and still the car park was fill, but luck was on our side - as we came in someone was going out. We walked for about 30 minutes; the tracks in places were very boggy after all the recent rain. Attractive waterfalls/ponds repeated for quite some distance. But well worth it - today is the first time I have used the tripod so far, trying to get a long exposure to make the water smooth and milky. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From there we stumbled on a gorgeous bridge in the Sligachan Glen, the light was amazing with the Cuillin Hills behind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We then mooched on to the Skye Bridge, an impressive structure, very tall and quite a climb up and down the other side. My photo below doesn't do it justice. Sun was shining here, then on to a very attractive seaside town of Plonkton (a little off the beaten track, but had been told to call as a pretty place, they were right) We had a terrible lunch here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Driving on, the next stop was the gorgeous and photogenic Eilean Donan Castle. Thousands of tourist, we didn't go in but I took a few (no, make that lots) of pictures. I've seen this in books, but being there at 2 pm with the winds howling meant there weren't any reflections. Not to worry, just happy to see it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The drive to our destination took us over forested hills, along lochs (five I think) until arriving at Fort William....OMG, not a BnB to be had, weekend so very busy. We ust kept driving finally arriving a North Ballachulish and finding a lovely wee BnB on the shores of the sea. Such a welcomed sigh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We settled in then walked down the road to Loch Leven Hotel. A beautiful old home converted to a hotel, the meal was classy but not too expensive. The lovely views looking over the water, with the big impressive bridge in the distance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a horrendous night of wind and rain the day dawned the same !! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not to worry, we decided we would head over the hills into Portree, the biggest by far town on the Isle of Skye. We needed dosh, found the Bank of Scotland and filled our wallets with the English Pound notes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then to the Information Centre, such helpful folk - map in hand we set off to travel the northern circuit anti-clockwise. A wee bit of retail therapy at the info centre....an authentic Harris Tweed hat (hope I still like it when I get home!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Stor was looking magnificent and moody with cloud lingering on the tops, stopped at The Kilt (rocks), a waterfall thundering into the ocean, some gorgeous landscapes along the way and the Quaiang Mountains. Many little villages, some very small, others a little larger. Did we stop for lunch, honestly I can't recall, but suspect we did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back to Dunvegan and the magnificent castle was the next port of call. The weather had slowly been deteriorating and as we paid our pounds it started bucketing down. Bugger!! That meant viewing the magnificent gardens was out of the question. We enjoyed the inside, home of the McLeod Clan. The paintings of the McLeods and others were incredible - some taking from ceiling to floor. Even a visit to the dungeons. Well worth the visit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still pouring down, we went for a pootle to the lighthouse, some miles away. Narrow and often one way (with passing bays) road, each side boggy and water laden. Had to be careful as we noticed a car had made a miscalculation and tipped over into the bog. Oh dear.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Loved these cliffs, taken where the waterfall spewed into the ocean (behind me)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Skye sheep seem to have right of way on the roads, these two sheltering from the gales and rain as we went out to the lighthouse.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-90813278098167363062016-09-12T10:39:00.001+12:002016-09-12T10:39:23.566+12:00Thursday 8th September - Gairloch to Isle of Skye<div class="MsoNormal">
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Isle of Skye – it’s windy and been raining ever since (and before) we arrived
around 4.30 this afternoon. But, it appeared to be clearing as dusk
was falling so fingers crossed for tomorrow. Still have to take what comes
and really we haven’t had much damp weather and consider ourselves very lucky.</span><span style="color: #202021; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
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<span style="background: white;">The shuggy coos (Highland Cattle) – they were
wandering about the road and road side, love them.<br />
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">We woke to rain at Gairloch this morning, but it
was clearing and remained like that for some hours. A fabulous, varied
and enjoyable drive to Applecross where we had lunch sitting outside, windy but
dry. A very pretty town, packed with tourists. </span><br />
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">We then set off on the highest road in Britain (Bealach
na Ba) and what followed was an experience to say the very
least. The road one way, with passing spots sporadically placed – just as
well as there were lots of vehicles, motor bikes, motor homes and crazily
cyclists. I say crazily as we were totally engulfed in cloud, raining
cats and dogs, and visibility zilch in places. At one point we had to
back some way up as we met a camper-van and he wasn’t budging an inch. I
had to get out and help with the backing, then someone came up behind so he had
to back as well. Remembering, this road is winding, narrow; the wind was
gale force and at times rather dangerous we thought. At one point we met
a car, an inch to spare, we both had to flatten our rear vision mirrors to get
by. But, we made it safely finally. </span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Quite a drive from there to the bridge over to
Skye, then again the rain was relentless. Finally we arrived at Dunvegan,
just a tiny settlement with an impressive castle. We were tired, but
fortunately, I had already booked two nights’ accommodation here. Atholl
House is perfect </span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">J</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">We went for a pootle about, but the weather wasn't
conducive for viewing the area, so packed it in a went back to our nice BnB.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
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<span style="background: white;">Over the road is a Bistro which fed us adequately.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from our BnB - Gairloch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tide is out in Applecross</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can;t resist a lone tree</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lochs, tiny tarns are just around every corner.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Highland Cattle (shuggy coos)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today
we were introduced to the Scottish Midgies – nasty pesky, little (as in minute)
critters. Aha, but we were
prepared!! Doug yesterday had bought a
bottle of the necessary deterrent but even though we didn’t linger in the
places they were…..usually about water, and let me tell you there is water everywhere
that we travelled too. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast
at our Bnb proved interesting……we always have a chat to whoever happens to be
in the breakfast room. This morning
there was a young couple (well a man and lady, cyclists by their lycra). Chatted about NZ and about what they were
doing biking around Scotland etc. He
said he had biked all around Great Brittan and would like to do it in NZ. Before that he was very interested in Sir
Edmond Hilary and asked many questions.
Finally I asked his name – James Ketchell, which didn’t really mean much
to me, his companion suggested l I goggled him and OMG, he has climbed Mt
Everest, rowed across oceans, biked here there and everywhere plus many other
achievements. He was so modest and
friendly. I’m now one (of many) of his Facebook
friends which he did at breakfast. I
will follow him with great interest.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Any
rate, I digress…..we set off for Duress and the Mountain Chocolate factory
& café – James recommended we go there and had showed us the hot chocolate
photo on his phone. Delicious is an
understatement. We had to by chocolate too.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">The
roads were very narrow, with passing bays along the way. We meandered through valleys, over moors,
very remote country. Both Doug & I
loved the sparse landscapes of high mountains, rocky outcrops, heather and
bracken which are starting to turn to a burnt bronze colour. Tarns, lochs, inlets, oceans, streams
occasionally, lots of sheep on the roads which didn’t take any notice of us,
the sleep anywhere they please, the motorist just go around them …..we oooed
and arrred our way all the way to Ullapool.
Such a pretty wee town, we sat outside for a late lunch. Lots of people about, the harbour/bay were
looking a picture with boats, reflections and birds. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">The
weather was average, but generally OK – I guess with the almost four hours of
travelling (yes many stops to satisfy my photography needs) there would have
been maybe an hour where there was really low cloud and sometimes light
rain. But by the time we were coming
into Ullapool the clouds were lifting much to my relief.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">We
drove on, destination Gairloch – around peninsulars, pretty bays, over hills,
more pretty villages, more water (both sea and lochs or tarns). Arrived and found ourselves a super smart and
quite new BnB up a hill overlooking the Gairloch Bay. Weather is cloudy and forecast is for rain
overnight.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-60146384099904225502016-09-11T18:30:00.000+12:002016-09-11T18:45:26.715+12:00Tuesday 6th September - Inverness to Tongue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #202021; font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 22.4px;">Firstly, Doug was keen to see the Caledonian Canal which links Loch Ness from the east to the west. We motored along, Nessie was in fine form with white tops (extra) the water such an intense deep blue.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #202021; font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 22.4px;">Then back to Inverness where we found a park and took to the streets, wandering along the beautiful cobbled streets. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #202021; font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 22.4px;">Then off we went - Black Isle, a detour to Dornock (gorgeous wee village), Dunrobin Castle (truly amazing and incredible), wonderful rural scenes of harvesting and baling, a stop at another pretty place called Helmsdale, over moors interspersed with patches of green farmlands, many wind Turbines, gorgeous and enticing beaches. So much more as well.</span><br />
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-55038220656537531802016-09-07T08:21:00.002+12:002016-09-07T08:37:34.810+12:00Dublin to Inverness, Scotland - Monday 5th September, 2016 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We are now in Inverness, Scotland and its warm....I've just watched a beautiful sunset from our BnB window.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We caught the shuttle back to the airport, yes we were far too early, and the Flybe counter wasn't even open, so upstairs we went for a coffee. The flight from Dublin was scheduled for 12.4 but we never took off until 1.15. Dublin appears to be a very busy airport. Not to worry, we just got in line and took our turn. A short flight, just over an hour and we were landing in Inverness. We picked up our rental, this time a Skoda, smart wee number!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The airport is out in the country (an enlarged Timaru airport style) so a pleasant drive into the city. I like what I have seen of this place so far, and hope to have a wee wander around the city centre tomorrow before we head off up north. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We went shopping for a GPS for the rental as the company didn't have one. We were directed to a outfit that has all the car accessories - got it for a really good price. She won't be called Dora either, but the name is yet to be decided.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I only took the camera out twice today - once to take a photo of our room when we arrived, I thought it rather nice with the Scottish flavour furnishings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other one is of Kessock Bridge, a prominent landmark of Inverness and is taken with the zoom lens from up a hill.....(we went into Tesco to find something to eat, then went up the hill and found a place to eat our sandwiches and buns). Very nice it was too.</span></div>
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Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-76096956674731642072016-09-05T07:46:00.000+12:002016-09-05T07:54:23.951+12:00Dublin, Sunday 4th September, 2016We didn't do too much today, in fact had a bit of lie in - well it was Sunday !! We both had headaches, can't blame the Guinness either.<br />
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Leisurely breakfast, some Happy Fathers' Day texts from Janelle and Aidan. And a wee video of Lexi pushing her dobbin we gave her for her birthday, she is very close to walking.</div>
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We got back on the bus to go to two stops today - St Patrick's Catherdral and The Storehouse. (See pictures and captions below)</div>
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Scotland tomorrow :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This bar is the smallest in Dublin, holds 12 people - I notice its for sale.<br />
There are over 750 bars in Dublin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We got off the bus here intending to see inside, but we forgot it was Sunday and there was a service going on.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next stop The Storehouse. The man himself </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An incredible building, this is looking skywards.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is numerous floors, with displays and information </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had our lunch at one of the cafes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All in for their free glass of Guinness</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top floor - mayhem!!</td></tr>
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Another day full of interesting adventures.<br />
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We left Ashbourne early, but enjoyed a sunrise first. It very soon clouded over and by the time we were scooting along the M3 then M1 it was bucketing down. Dora was impeccable in her route choice and we made it safely to the Airport and the rental place. Wet, wet and more wet. They inspected the car, all good then shuttled us to Terminal 1 where we caught the bus to Dublin Central.<br />
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I knew the way to our accommodation, and it wasn't far just a couple of blocks - wet we got. And because we were far too early our room wasn't ready. Not to worry, they stored our cases and we went off in search of the Hop On, Hop Off option. Good thinking.</div>
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We did the whole tour then did it again only as far as Trinity College where the Book of Kells and Long Passage was. Loved both, amazing and so very interesting. So pleased we went here.</div>
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The drivers of these buses are such hard cases - jokes, singing all the time, some better than others but very entertaining. Of course, giving lots of interesting historic information along the way. We went up top on our first circuit, not the best conditions for photography. But I did improvise as the photos below show !!! </div>
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On our second trip around we went to the Dublina, now a Viking Museum. Maybe if I was in the mood for Viking history I would have enjoyed it, but by now I was flagging and needed food. This building is joined by a fabulous bridge to Christ Church Cathedral.</div>
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We found food and made it our dinner - just a little cafe but with yummy food and good coffee and pot of tea for me. Back to our BnB (Hazelwood House) just a couple of blocks from the hub of the city. No lift and lots of narrow stairs. TV won't work so Doug not happy, he has resorted to reading Dublin stuff on the iPad.</div>
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The sun came out late evening, but now its raining again. Our first taste of heavy rain during the day, we have been very lucky with the weather.</div>
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There is a big game (a final), something that Irish men play (hurling between Kilkarny and Tiparary), in town tomorrow, flags all over and lots of shenanigans going on out in the street below, and I hear sirens from time to time - our drivers said tomorrow would be a big day in Dublin.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This mornings sunrise at Ashbourne</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taken under cover - nobody stupid enough to sit outside. Buses everywhere, all doing the same route.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taken from out the open ended bus, me sheltering under cover<br />
How beautiful is that, but imagine the mess in a month or two!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loved this group all huddled together. Taken through the bus window</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Because it was so wet I started to do some out of focus photography.<br />
More through the window - sort of impressionist - The Phoenix Park, 700 hectares with a wall all around the outside</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The famous gate !!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Car rear lights through the rain splattered window<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Half Penny bridge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exterior of Trinity Collage - people queuing up some undercover<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">The Book of Kells exhibition was amazing - brilliant in every way.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Long Passage - a gasp moment!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This bridge connecting an old church (Dublina, now a Viking Museum) to Christ Church Cathedral</td></tr>
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Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-78078651280211593162016-09-03T09:55:00.000+12:002016-09-03T09:55:18.678+12:00Belfast to Newgrange - Thursday 2nd September 2016We are staying a medium sized town called Ashbourne which is quite near to Dublin. The idea being that we can get the car back to the rental company before 11 am in the morning, so as not to pay another day.<br />
Its been a bad day, perhaps better described as not the best of days. We got ourselves out of Belfast easy enough, and took the coast road down to Portaferry, where we caught another ferry over a small stretch of water. This is the fourth ferry crossing we have done in Ireland.<br />
The town of Downpatrick proved to be challenging to get through and find the right road out the other side, even after twice asking folk how to get out of their town.<br />
Mostly the signs have been OK, but today they were very confusing. We wasted quite a lot of time getting onto the right road, and ended up on the slower coast road for a time, and finally came to the motorway, which then put us on the M1 (faster). <br />
Looking for a turnoff to Newgrange was easy, although not sign posted, but a town nearby was mentioned. Another lost moment followed!!<br />
However, finally we arrived at Newgrange, buses and cars galore *sigh*. We went to the Visitors Centre to be told that we had just missed the tour and would have to wait another 90 minutes......at that time it was almost "throwing the toys out of the cot" moment. Keeping calm, we went and had a late lunch and a wander around the centre. People everywhere.<br />
Finally, our turn for the bus arrived, and even then Doug was put on another bus. Arrive we did (both of us) and joined a lovely lady who talked about these sites and what they think may have happened all those years ago. <br />
These sites are 500 years older the pyramids and 1000 years older than Stonehenge she said - who am I to argue. Its white round stone walls topped in a grass dome look otherworldly, incredible really, but underneath lies the finest Stone Age passage tomb in Ireland. It dates from around 3200BC and left me wondering about many things that she said. I did love the megalithic rock carvings.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seaside town of Donaghadee, a very "water colour" morning</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Portaferry, I can't resist a rural scene</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking back at Portaferry as we were ferried across the water.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The tiny village on the other side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creeping ivy</td></tr>
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-89517818265034167502016-09-02T09:11:00.000+12:002016-09-02T09:34:41.489+12:00Belfast - Thursday 1st September, 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a lovely sleep and no real pressure to get going we
enjoyed a leisurely breakfast in the restaurant on the ground floor – we being
on the 5<sup>th</sup> floor.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Doug made some enquiries as to what would suit us to fill in
part of the day – the hop on, hop off bus option seemed to be the way to
go. We were picked up at 9.30 and
shuttled to the place where the double decker bus started its journey. Initially we sat upstairs in the open part,
but chilly stuff. However, we were
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This “experience” was amazing, truly!! I really don’t know where to start but I will
try. The building exterior itself is a show
piece. Extremely modern, trying to
replicate ice and seen from above is the shape of a star. The inside, incredible also. The displays are very well done, taking us
through Irish history incorporating the ship building. Moving through to the Titanic story, no a
stone left unturned. We even were
transported in cable car through the hull replica, mind boggling stuff and very
interesting. Then to the launching and
the maiden voyage and the tragedy that unfolded. Spine tingling stuff. Lots of reading, amazing black & white photos,
voices from some of the survivors, theatres, 3D shows…..I could go on and
on. The experience incorporated many
floors but the cable car took us around, up and down. We emerged after 2 ½ hours, ready for lunch.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Back out to the street to catch the bus and didn’t have to
wait too long. We were then happy to sit
back for the next hour and listen to the commentary about the Belfast troubles
as they took us through the protestant and catholic areas, the gates, the
walls, the murals…..oh hell, what a terrible time it was. But, they have come out the other side now
and living in harmony. We drove into
the Parliament Buildings, now that is impressive entrance with a mile long
drive lines with beautiful trees, all very beautiful. All those photos are taken out the bus window –
there were so many to choose from, so have got a bit carried away.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We were dropped off at one of the stops nearest to our
hotel, a pleasant walk just as it started to drizzle. That didn’t last long and the sun came out
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We have been downstairs for a lovely dinner – 8oz sirloin steak,
(cooked to perfection), with a mushroom and cherry tomatoes on top, red wine
sauce in a tiny container to pour over.
Served with a delicious green salad.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These two were chatting away about the proposed building of the Titanic, so natural and done very cleverly.</td></tr>
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-33339471323750930142016-09-01T10:17:00.001+12:002016-09-02T08:48:14.613+12:00Shoove to Belfast - Wednesday 31st August, 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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squally showers out to sea this morning and the light was awesome. I took some
photos from the bedroom window, (we are upstairs overlooking the water and the
Shroove Lighthouse) then after breakfast we went up the hill behind Shroove. Our
BnB host suggested this and we are pleased he did. The pictures below show just
how wonderful the mood and light was. Loved the subtle tones.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pictures, over the hills, along a winding track down to Kinnagoe Bay; by this
time the storm had passed and the sun was shining. A few pictures, then
onto a decent road back to the village of Shroove. </span><br />
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a quick scramble around a ruined castle (which would be totally out of bounds
in NZ) before catching the car ferry over to Northern Island. </span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #202021; font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The weather looked threatening often but it
held off for us (as has been the case over the last two + weeks). </span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dunluce Castle , (which we didn't pay to go into, a few photos from the fence),
the Giants Causeway then the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge. The latter two
took our money and we walked with the multitudes for flipping miles, up and
down while battling a very strong wind. So strong that they closed the
cliff walk after we had walked the swing bridge. Knackered. (some
pictures will be added at some stage, but we all know what these places look
like)</span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bag and it was firmly zipped up. We took a very picturesque road along
the coast, not unlike Kaikoura in some places, then onto the three lane freeway
into Belfast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #202021; font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Dora was an angle and got us to our Hotel,
Doug drove with confidence (mostly) and the navigator did OK as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #202021; font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Our hotel upgraded us to a Business Class
room, loverlee :) We ordered sandwiches in, which was served with a
lovely fresh salad and crisps.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nicely relaxed and won't be long out of bed......which is ginornous!!</span><span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stunning view as we descended to the <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Kinnagoe </span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Bay</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dunluce Castle - a photo over the barrier !!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The coastal view as we walked (and walked) to cross the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, once we had walked it they closed off the area where these people were walking as too windy, didn't bother me as I was tired.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tonight
we are high up on the West Coast of Ireland, a wee place called
Falcarragh. We have been travelling
along the Wild Atlantic Way which is a tourist route mostly along the coast,
often small, tiny and narrow roads. We
love being on these roads, whilst slower travelling we really are seeing the
countryside and the little settlements.
The weather continues to be good, although did have the wipers on as we
travelled over the moors this morning.
Just an Irish mizzle and didn’t continue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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left Anita & Dave’s home this morning.
Anita (& the boys) wanted to
show us some more spots before we left the Feranagh Lakelads. She is very proud of her area and knows all
the historic and scenic spots. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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first went to the Drumkinny Stone Circles then onto the Jauis Figures, after
these we walked to a waterfall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Drumskinny Stone Circles were amazing, I think about 32 are still standing but
the info as we entered said there may have been 39 stones. There wasn’t any date mentioned and seems to
be a lot of “presuming”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Janus Figures – incredible!! Google
says & in my own words “Called the Boa bilateral figure (meaning both sides)
and the similar Lustymore Island figure (which was moved to this site in 1939)
are found in the Caldragh graveyard on Boa Island. This graveyard dates from the Irish early
Christian period (400 – 800 AD). The
larger of the two, is called the Janus-figure because it has two faces, one
side a female the other side a male, reminding some of the Roman two-headed
deity Janus??”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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found this graveyard so interesting, left to the elements the headstones
covered in moss and lichen, many headstones fallen over and partly covered in
grass. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then stopped off to walk to a waterfall, which was really pretty, a many
layered drop. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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said our farewells to Anita and the boys at their Shamrock Cottage on the
shores of Loch Erne, taking to the road,
passing through Donagal then following the coast as much as we could. Stopping at Killybeg for lunch. This is a
large fishing town, the boats rather big, doing serious fishing. We continued on the Wild Atlantic Way road,
through many settlements, over the moors which were laden with heather and in
lots of areas they were taking the peat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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daily travelling is taking its toll, we are very tired come night time; have
just returned to our BnB from a lovely dinner in the local pub and shortly we
will be “hitting the hay”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Part of the Drumskinny Circles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful layered waterfall, the colour is the tannin from the soil </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Janus Figures</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The old and overgrown gravgeyard</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our lunch stop - pretty daisies in a window box - Killybeg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful old arched bridge, well weathered</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The heather covered moors, the cut away part is where the peat has been taken</td></tr>
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-60581936827933131052016-08-27T09:16:00.000+12:002016-08-27T09:20:28.558+12:00Clifden to Ballina <div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Thursday 26<sup>th</sup> August, 2016</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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We left our colourful B & B after a very nice
breakfast; adequately filled. Our host suggested we take a
side trip to a fishing village of Roundstone which we did. It meant going south again, but a round trip
back to Clifden. Well worth it, the
countryside very pretty, the heather and gorse at its peak I think; the
landscape barren & sparse at times.
Many little villages along the winding seaside road, when we arrived at
Roundstone we weren’t disappointed – these little harbour villages have a
certain charm. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Because we couldn’t get into Kylemore Abbey yesterday (there
was a function) and as it was on our way north, we called in, paid the
necessary Euros (with senior citizen discounts) and wandered around the rooms that have been made available to
view. Around the walls is the history of
the Abbey – very interesting and quite sad too.
We then meandered through the beautiful trees to the Gothic Church,
built in 1877, ten years after the Abbey.
In the other direction is the Walled Garden covering 6 acres.. Quite a walk to this incredible area, both
formal gardens and a vast vegetable garden.
What they do with all the produce I have no idea but impressive it was. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We had lunch at a wee café and finally we found a sandwich
(like the ones we have in NZ, two in a cardboard pack affair) very yummy along
with a coffee. We sat outside and watched
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Then off we motored north into County Mayo, via Westport, through Newtown
with the lovely arched bridges, past the long narrow Kilery Harbour, with many
many mussel farms. The landscape I
thought, not unlike our McKenzie Country but greener of course. Gone are the rock fences and replaced with
post and wire. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We passed many areas that have been harvested (not sure if
that is the right word) for peat. The
peat in groups of white bags which looked awful in the landscape I thought.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We drove through Bangor then onto to Ballina where we have
found a superb B & B on the outskirts of the town. Early to bed tonight.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love the coloured houses throughout Ireland, these at Roundstone</td></tr>
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25<sup>th</sup> August 2016</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have decided to skip (in the meantime) the days I have missed and try to load
daily from here on in. If I have the
time (unlikely) I may upload some of the missing days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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left Lisdoonarva this morning – the lads
were busy putting up the buntings in readiness for the International Match Making festival which this town is
renowned for. Gracious, we just got out
in time!!! Take note of the NZ flag!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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headed for a nearby village & the Information Centre which we were keen to
find out about The Burren – an area that we were to travel on. We watched a video then walked through a
display. We visited a local church and graveyard which was really interesting before hitting the Burren.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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small fields surrounded by stone fences to vast expanses of rocky landscapes with
the odd rock fences. Lots of lovely wild
flowers to be seen. Beautiful place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on towards Galway, we came across the lovely castle so made a stop, paid our
Euro and went for a walk up the 77 steps to the top. Magical 360 view to be seen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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weather was becoming cloudier; rain was forecast but didn’t really come too
much. Just a little shower as we left
Galway. We loved Galway, the pebbled
pedestrian streets were seething with people, bars, cafes filled with folk…..finally
we found a nice wee spot outside for a simple lunch. Met a lovely Irish couple and had a good
chat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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out of Galway proved difficult – We called on Dora, who wasn’t helpful at
all. I think she may be “blonde”!! She has a way of taking us what she thinks is
the quickest way – we went rural big time, down the tiniest winding roads until
we finally came to a road with a white line – bonus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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landscape from there on was beautiful in a NZ kind of way – a national park
which revealed the Kylemore Abbey (my last picture) – jaw dropping beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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arrived at Clifden rather late, another pretty village. We are in a hilarious B & B, upstairs,
very colourful room. Bright yellow walls,
sheets are yellow with a shocking pink bottom sheet, towels bright aqua, plugs
for cup of tea in a drawer, cords all over the place. Toilet/shower can’t swing
a cat, bonus there is a tiny couch that I can sit on and do my blog. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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went up the street for dinner, great wee pub, very popular with live music. Staff so friendly, I enjoyed a local brew,
Doug enjoyed a alcohol free beer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-69332245356907512862016-08-25T06:40:00.002+12:002016-09-07T08:01:53.507+12:00Sheepshead & Bantry - Friday 19th August, 2016<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #202021; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; line-height: 115%;">This is the day we left
Sheepshead Peninsular and spent time in Bantry before driving to Blackwater
Castle for the weekend wedding.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #202021; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 115%;">Now, about our
day.......big, long, hectic, wet, dry, lost, reunions, happy, tearful, exciting
and another year older.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">We were on the road early and to Bantry for the
necessary laundrette experience with stops along the way to view the poignant
memoral to all the lives lost in the 1985 Air India tragedy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #202021; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 115%;">Friday morning is market
morning in Bantry, we wandered about the market in the Irish mizzle. It was
exciting to meet someone we knew; Lisa (blipper Teachersjoy and her lovely
daughter Rachel). The tide was out and the light flat but moody, the
anticipated reflection shot of the colourful buildings were a failure, but I
have the memory etched in my mind from our visit the previous evening.<span class="apple-converted-space"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">We left Bantry at 11.15am and followed the route
that Amanda & Peter (blippers freespiral and himself) had given
us.....piece of cake, until road works had closed part of the road. However we
mastered the extensive detour with ease. A stop for lunch at Mallow, where we
decided Dora could be given a second chance as we had not a clue where
Blackwater Castle was, as it turns out nor did she. Long story!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">We of course did find it, after numerous stops
talking to folk, and getting caught up in a funeral possession in the village
of Castleroche.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Amazing to see my lovely vivacious "Irish
daughter" Brid again and her kiwi bloke Hayden again, big cuddles and
chatter, again struggling to understand her broad Irish accent . (She has
always called me her Kiwi Mum).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Meet, greet, drinkies followed by a meal, then
the local 6 piece band arrived to play and sing to the guests. We knew a good
number of people, with some surprise guests that we knew as well. So funny!</span><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">We were about to sneak off to bed around 11 pm
when Brid grabbed the microphone and made a big thing of my birthday and why I
am so special to her...OMG, a tearful time. Group hugs, a cased bottle on Moet
given and Singing "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" followed. I felt slightly
embarrassed.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The entrance of our B & B</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This and the following photo's are the inside of a derelict house, not seen from the outside as completely covered by growth. There was an upstairs, but I would have been foolish take a step or two.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We stopped to view the memorial to the tragic Air India crash back in 1985 - I recall this </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doug reading about why it is here in Ireland and the way it is pointing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Irish mizzle - definitely a black & white morning - Kitchen Cove</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A derelict and overgrown grain store - the last photo from Sheepshead Peninsular.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This old codger looked so forlorn, sitting in a shelter.</td></tr>
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<br />Rainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943009923324506678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685348093830067094.post-92088700359122052192016-08-24T09:53:00.000+12:002016-08-24T18:58:28.141+12:00Sheepshead Blip Meet<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Thursday, 18<sup>th</sup> August, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Today was a
day that has been in the planning for some time, months in fact. Amanda & Peter Clarke (both blippers) had
suggested we head into their territory which we did as I wrote about in my
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">She had
organised the local West Cork blippers to meet at The Heron Gallery & Café
for coffee and cake. A great bunch of
people, so friendly and welcoming. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">An assortment
of blip names – freespiral, himself, travellersjoy, Bat, Cheeryoscuro, RP1 and
one other that couldn’t make it.
Wonderful, and we appreciated that they all gave up their day – RP1 travelled all the way
from Cork (now that’s not just around the corner). The Heron Café, apart from the gallery has an
amazing and extensive garden also, so after we had consumed a couple of coffees
and scones/cakes we meandered about, finally having a photo shoot of the
group. What fun….but much more was in store?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Amanda (freespiral) words to describe where we ventured next…..<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>"We then headed west to Farranamanagh for a walk around the coastline, past the reains of the Bardic school and on towards the lake. A scramble over the rock towards Kilcrohane pier, up a small boreen into the village of an al fresco lunch at the Old Creamery then a squidgy trek back across the fields, even encountering a surprised long horned cow".</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What a day, but that wasn't the end of it - we were invited back to Amanda & Peter's for supper, how very kind. We spent a very pleasant few hours sitting in their conservatory, with grapes dripping from the vines, and cats smooching our legs while enjoying great conversation, scrumptious foods, and more. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wild flowers everywhere, Montbretia </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Group - from left RP1, Freespiral, Himself, Teachersjoy, Bat & Cheeryoscuro</td></tr>
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