They say time flies when you're enjoying yourself and this has certainly been the case during our two months down here in beautiful Drishanemore,
Skibbereen, West Cork. Daily, I'm drawn in by the breathtaking surroundings which could be mistaken for any one of the many exotic locations around the world.
Rain or shine, the view, from the left side of the house, mesmerises me. Just looking out over the sloping lawn which merges into the small field below then across the narrow gravel road that leads you straight to the water's edge of the magical cove, takes me into a kind of hypnotic trance. I know that when we finally leave here I shall miss this place with all my heart.
Nearly three years ago when hubby and I returned to
Allihies in the Beara Peninsula (a two hour car journey from Drishanemore) after first visiting with our children back in 2000, I never realised the impact that this small village, with the old mine engine house as its landmark, would have on our lives. It's to there we returned a couple of times during these last two months and it's where we will eventually spend a considerable amount of time over the coming years. For the immediate future, however, we have very good reason to be in Dublin as much as possible - in late summer, we are to become grandparents!
To be continued.............
Top image: View from bedroom, Drishanemore, taken by me, March 2013.
Bottom image: "Man Engine House" Mountain Mine, Allihies, taken by me, October 2010.
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Congratulations on the prospect of becoming a grandmother, hope all goes well for you and yours, granny Brien.
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Donald.
Ah, thanks so much Donald, we're all very excited. Mother-to-be is keeping very well, thank God. Yes, I'm not sure whether to go with granny or nana, but either way, it will be fun!!
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Ann
Love the pictures they would be fun to paint.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Brandon, your comment is very much appreciated! One of my greatest wishes is that I'd been blessed with the painting gift of an artist but as I unfortunately wasn't, I love to use my camera to capture nature at her most beautiful.
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Ann
your posts bring magic. love ireland - thou I've never been there.
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Thanks Paige for your lovely comment. Yes, we are blessed with our beautiful countryside, just wish our weather was a little more favourable, but I suppose we can't have everything! I enjoy Irish indie films myself, for the most part, they represent us well. Maybe some day you'll get to come visit.
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wow, sounds awesome! Cool shots!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Mack,
DeleteThank you for your kind comment, yes, both husband and I love this part of our country, it's so beautiful! Looking forward to the amazing sunsets later in the year. Have a great week!
Cheers, Ann