Dereliction

Backblip (posted 20/8/16) and why, because it was midnight before we hit the sack, no internet in the castle and needed to sleep!

Now, about my day.......big, long, hectic, wet, dry, lost, reunions, happy, tearful, exciting and another year older.
We were on the road early and to Bantry for the necessary laundrette experience. Whilst that was happening, a wander about the market in the Irish mizzle. It was exciting to meet someone we knew; Teachersjoy and 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.
Left Bantry at 11.15 and followed the route that 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!!
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.
Amazing to see my lovely vivacious "Irish daughter" again and her kiwi bloke, again, big cuddles and chatter, again struggling to understand her broad Irish accent . (She has always called me her Kiwi Mum).
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!
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. Embarrassed Rainie

This blip is for freespiral, the extra (if it goes in) is a sad looking chap in the Bantry Square (which actually is an oblong!!)

Rainie