Day 17 A quiet day with friends
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| Moira Lydia and Paddy |
Well today was a nice quiet day as I spent some time with Paddy and Lydia, who had driven over from Waterford to visit me.
Paddy is the brother of my friend Bernadette who lives in Geraldton at home. Paddy has been a regular visitor to WA and so our paths have crossed many times as he came over to visit his sister Bern.
So my morning was nice and quiet as I waited for them to arrive from Waterford - about 2 hours away.
I went to Mass as usual, and Fr Des is back, so once again we had the usual litany of who we were praying for that day....
Then I went for my usual walk along the beach. Tide was out and the sea was calm.
(I feel like Mrs Bale from "As time goes by" reporting on the weather in the Channel!!)
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| Lahinch Beach this morning |
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| Lahinch Beach this morning |
I spent the morning researching a few things that I want to follow up from previous blog posts. I will soon put up a extra post that contains responses or further knowledge from some posts earlier on. I am continually learning new things!!!
Paddy and Lydia arrived about 2 pm and we went to the Atlantic Hotel for lunch. It was just as good for lunch as it is for dinners! 😊
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| Paddy and Car |
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| Paddy and Lydia outside the Atlantic Hotel |
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| Paddy and Moira outside Atlantic Hotel |
After lunch Lydia opted for a swim at the pool in the Recreation Center. I hadn't been there before, but it was lovely inside and the pool looks brand new. Paddy and I opted for a walk along the Promenade and just enjoyed the beautiful sunshine that came our way today. Can't believe this weather!!! I have been so lucky so far.
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| Paddy on the Promenade |
Walking can be thirsty work, so after a while we settled for a drink at Danny Macs...
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| Having my Smithwicks at Danny Macs |
We all re-united when Lydia had finished her swim and went for another little walk along the Promenade...
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| Moira Lydia and Paddy in Lahinch |
So it wasn't what you would call an exciting day, but it was just pleasant and lovely to catch up with Paddy again. I think the last time we saw each other was pre-Covid!
It's nice just to take a breath during my Wanderings and get ready for the next big thing!!!
I can’t believe the scenery. I especially love seeing the beach photos each day. You really seem to be filling your days catching up with family and friends and learning a lot about your family history. But it’s the beach photos I love the most. Thank you Moria M
ReplyDeleteIt's been lovely just to take my time and feel part of the village. And the sea is absolutely gorgeous. I'm very lucky to be able to spend this time.
DeleteLovely that you had an RDO 🤣. The Atlantic Hotel should have set you up with frequent eater/drinker points by now 🤣. Meggsie x
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great plan! I might take this post in and show them!!🤣🤣🇮🇪☘️
DeleteLove that last comment. 😅
ReplyDeleteMe too!! 😁
DeleteNice to have a relaxing day after all the running around. I hope i get some of those too but not sure with Rikeisha running the show. Ireland is such a beautiful place, would love to go back and stay longer than a few days. Keep enjoying. Cheers Col
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great time Col. Will certainly be different!! Just enjoy!! 😁
DeleteA day of R&R is perfect - I reckon it makes you feel like a native. How glorious is the weather, lucky you. Enjoy xx MrsT
ReplyDeleteCan't believe the weather.
DeleteI've been so lucky. Today is overcast but fine. That will do me anytime.