September 7, 2013
Recap of yesterday—Friday 9/6: Joe’s Café, breakfast after
doing blog in car outside. Not pleased with my format mixups, but will fix it
another time. One problem is my laptop battery, which doesn’t hold up. At the
moment, I’m plugged in at the house, then I’ll do Joe’s again with this and
scenes snapped during the day. Challenges keep one engaged with reality, don’t
you think?
After Joe’s in Lahinch, I drove to Ennis, hoping to remember
where Lidl’s is. I found it and my
favorite anti-wrinkle cream! Also bought a few other items—mueslix, chocolate,
yogurt, lamb chops and tatoes (potatoes). Then I winged it over to Dunne’s,
found a hat made in Spain for 10 euros. Returned to Ennistymon and the library.
Got Kathy Reichs’ Bones Are Forever J.
After the library I wandered around town. (Ennistymon is only about 5 minutes
from Lahinch and is the market town where Sharon and I stayed in 2007. (We didn’t disgrace the family, really.)
While wandering I decided to take a look at the falls…a 3- block walk. Decided
to follow the trail, which I had never done before; found I could walk all the
way to the Falls Hotel.
I got my steps in going back to the car, which was parked up
by Merriman’s statue (I’ll get his pic later.) Imagine my surprise when I
passed by an outdoor veggie market and found these luscious berries. Naturally
I availed myself. Oh, and
County Clare is excitied. Sunday,
Clare Hurlers go against the Cork team in Dublin for the All Ireland
Championship. Flags everywhere.
After settling back at the flat, I read a bit and
snacked. Then it was back to the
Falls Hotel for Salmon Poetry’s book launch of Knute Skinner’s Concerned
Attentions. He read from it
and charmed the entire group. The McNamaras were the owners of the house built on the
site, which I think was also the site of a castle at one time. (Will google it
sometime.)
He’s originally from Missouri, but now lives in County Clare with his wife. Final pic of the day was one at the hotel of poet, Dylan Thomas and his wife Caitlin McNamara.
So, today is unscheduled until I hear from Winnie. There’s still much to do in County
Clare. It’ll probably be the
Burren Perfumery, Mount Shannon, Killaloe (Brian Boru historical places) and a
look at the fine church buildings there. Also, a day in Limerick. Eventually, I’ll venture away to
Tipperary, where I hope to climb the steps of the Rock of Cashel (Google!) Also
would like a look at Bantry Bay, where a B&B will be helpful.
(Am wondering why some of my pics aren't showing up. If some show, that's grand, as we say.)
Fiddle, I posted to blogspot and it deleted my comments. Anyway, what I said was ...How lovely it was to see Ennistymon and the beautiful falls. Your pictures turned out well, although a tad dark. Then I asked you to remember me if you come across any second hand rosaries at a charity shop; sell them to me at a profit! :^) Today it was a soft day here; finally some rain. I planted the last 50 pounds of clover, and still had the sprinkler running where there was too much shade, to catch the soft raindrops, and I wanted the seed to sprout into soft ground. It's mostly yellow clover to match the house, and I planted some to grow inside during winter. It is great for the soil and adds nitrogen to the turf. Not that there is much turf. But the clover is lovely and soft, and green up the yard; my tribute to Ireland until I can figure out how to plant nasturtiums without the deer munching them down. I came back from Harrisville, yesterday, and the Mum, and her two fawns were munching away, happily unconcerned about our arrival.....
ReplyDeleteMaura? I have not heard you mention much of her, as of late. Then I mentioned asking about property prices, and the economy? How i Limerick doing? I do think if you have a chance to visit Loughlilly, in the East of Dublin, and the Arts and second hand books section of Galway. Did you take your Nook reader with you? I watched a travel DVD on my Kindle, last night, then settled in for some Jane Marple, with Joan Hickson. And they have writers groups, in Galway, as well, as artists shops. Can't wait to read more about your adventures. Ta, and Hugs, Sigh...enjoy! Just sign me McJealous .
You look happy in your pictures! I still have the soap that you gave me from the Burren, I'll never use it, too sweet.After you get back (I know you dread that thought) when you come to visit, lets try some pencil drawings of Ireland, while you are here. We can embellish with watercolor!
ReplyDeleteO'Dot, I know that you are enjoying it all, so much to take in! Just glad that you are in good health and can take pleasure in everything. Ta, McKai
You are awesome, mom! I can't wait to see you and hear and see all your stories. You inspire me! <3 Love you lots, Rebecca
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