Alarm set for 5am, in order to leave at 6am, as needed to be at the ferry an hour before departure. A beautiful morning, I sat eating my porridge with the door open, watching the early morning movers, mainly a street sweeper emptying the bins on the harbour. It made be remember my time as …
So I set the alarm for today, as I was getting into the habit of taking ages to get ready in the mornings. I needed to leave by 8.15am to make sure I was there before my slotted time of 9am. Incredibly I was not only early, but I was the first one there and …
Today I had another late get up. I was planning to travel to Portrush early, as it was a 4-hour journey and I wanted to make sure I could get some diesel on the way. I was making this my stop as it was near to Giants Causeway, and I’d booked to visit it the …
Late get up again today, after looking at the forecast and needing to get some jobs done I decided today was a task day. The weather predictions had cloud and some sun, but also high percentage of rain and wind. I had wanted to climb Croagh Patrick but thought I’d best get the tasks done …
So today I had figured out that my friend Guy was nearby. I knew his family had an estate in Ireland, but was never sure where it was, but after seeing a social media post I realised he was just up the road. So contacted him and arranged to pop by in the morning. His …
Late get up and leave, as 12pm was latest departure time. Travelled up to Ennistimon, as Marie, who works at Pandy Farm where I volunteered, said her father was from there. It’s pretty town where many of the shop fronts are original or have been renovated to maintain the original look and they have an …
Today started off quite mild, so much so that I was able to have my breakfast with the slide door open looking out at the view of the sea. It was very still too, not something I’ve had much of in Ireland. I was heading to Doolin today. I’d been advised by my brothers Aunt …
Woah! Last night was a windy night! It had started a little breezy when I parked up, but come to about 9pm and the wind had changed direction and was wiping round. I could hear the flags on the flag poles in the car park, my bike cover was flapping around and the van was …
Today I had planned to head towards Skibereen and Bantry. I’d been told both were nice fishing villages, so wasn’t sure which one to go with. Skibereen was nearer so targeted that first. I wasn’t sure much would be open, being bank holiday, but who knows what I was to see. I had also looked …
As mentioned in my previous post I woke to a very calm Midleton, although it was pretty cold, but when I looked out the window it was a lovely sunny day. I got out and went on a proper hunt for the water and found it. I opened my Easter gift from mum, a top …