Ardmore & Waterford

We woke up to a beautiful view of the ocean in this sleepy little village. The B&B is located about a quarter mile from the town in the country.  It is so peaceful. Breakfast consisted of fresh ( hens in yard) eggs and other yummy items including fresh squeezed orange juice, home grown strawberries ( patch in back), brioche French Toast that Peggy said was the best she'd ever eaten.  I've seldom seen Peggy excited to eat ( she is tiny) and she was downright giddy about breakfast!!

Mike/Peggy opted to stay put and enjoy the cliff walk that took them some 3 miles along the water and surrounding scenery. Even saw 3 seals enjoying the warm water and sunshine.  

Mary/Roy opted to drive into Waterford ( 50 miles) to go through the factory. WOW, glass blowing at its finest. The entire tour was fascinating.  Now, I understand why every piece of Waterford is so expensive!! Of course the tour ended in their beautiful showroom where we left just a few $$$.

Shared a sandwich at an outside cafe. As we were sitting there watching folks go by, Roy jumps up and greets this couple like we were long lost friends only to find out we didn't know them at all but Roy saw that the man had on an A&M shirt!! Very nice couple that were Aggies ( we won't hold that against them) traveling around Ireland and Scotland.  We visited a bit and wished them safe travels. After lunch we did a little more shopping (surprise, surprise!) and motored back. Along the way we stopped at a roadside stand selling fresh strawberries. The man was so friendly, as EVERYONE has been. We chatted with him for quite awhile. The Irish people seem as interested in us as we are them. 

Hung out and visited for awhile when we got in from Waterford and then drove 2 min. into Ardmore for a light dinner of soup and a toastie; Irish version of our grilled cheese only they can have tuna, chicken, or ham. We've decided that they purée the soup ingredients because when you order vegetable soup, you get vegetable purée with no chunks of anything distinguishable!! Tasty but a strange texture.

As has been our routine, we are compelled to have ice cream cones after our evening meal and often in the middle of an afternoon stroll! So..we walked across the street for ice cream and then to the sea wall where we encountered many nice folks out enjoying the beautiful weather. One man, his son and his Mum stopped and chatted with us for a long time. Great folks..I've included a picture of them. He is a teacher so Peggy and I really enjoyed comparing the workings of our education systems.

Back at the B&B which is named Dunncrone after Jeanette ( owner) her married name; Dunn and maiden name; Crone, we visited in the backyard with Jeanette, Pat ( hubby) and their 12 year old son, Paul. What a life they live in the country on this beautiful island. 

Not a big picture day but have included a picture of our B&B, the view from our window and a couple from the Waterford Crystal Factory.  

Headed back to Dublin for the night as Mike/Peggy are leaving us on Wednesday. Roy and I will be moving North and West to County Sligo...

To show how narrow these country roads are!! 

View from our room looking out on the ocean