It was a great late night at the pub and a late morning out of bed. We had a big fry up to recharge ourselves after our night out. I spent last night sipping Bulmer's cider, and questioning the difference between it and Magners. At the rugby yesterday I was confused because obviously Magners was the main sponsor as it was the Magners Cup Final, but yet they only served Bulmers. That didn't quite make sense. Are the companies related I wondered? The logos are just about the same? So I googled it today and this is what I discovered.
This afternoon we took in the gorgeous views around Lough Derg, the third largest lake in Ireland.
We drove around stopping at all of the vantage points to take pictures. It is stunning. There were some out of place "blow ins" (Irish term for non-locals) when we were taking the pictures above who were standing around their car playing middle eastern music far too loud. It was quite anti-social considering everyone else around we there to enjoy the relaxing views.
We stopped in the town of Killaloe to check out the goods being sold at their market. They must have seen us coming from a mile away. We were drawn into many of the stalls and easily convinced to buy a number of little things to take home for family and friends. Stalls in this market sold a variety of delicious treats, from sausages to curry spices, cookies, cheese, fudge, olives and home made clothing. I even threw a coin into case of the little boy who was happily busking with his guitar.
A large group of motor bikers followed us as we left Killaloe and drove up the hill to our final vantage point. They were the friendly sort, waving at us with cheesy grins as we drove by. It was all so pretty and lovely. I'd love to go back with a picnic on a sunny day.
This evening Jenny took us for a meal at The Snug. We feasted on home baked pizzas and salads and topped it of with sugary treats. I had a goats cheese and black olive pizza and finished my meal with a caramelized apple tart (yum yum!). The evening was good food, good atmosphere and good chat.
All in all a pretty, peaceful and satisfying day.
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