Donegal!

I did not bring my camera, but we spent a lovely two days in Donegal. Beginning in Ballygawley, where i acquired this stunning vintage tablecloth, and then heading through Fermanagh, Beleek and finally to Creevey Point, where i saw my first sandmartins, swallows and heard the first skylarks of the year. The weather was stunning. The seas were blue and the sands were wet. After that we headed to Rossknowlagh, hung out on the beach, and then on to Ballyshanon where we stayed in a B&B. In many ways it was not about the places. It was more about hanging out with each other in another place apart from home and enjoying it. The boys are so much older and so it is easier travelling with them. It was also very funny ordering a Chinese in Ballyshanon. Oisin who has no experience in ordering Chinese by phone was terrible. He said, could i have Sze Chuan chicken... but could it not be spicy? The woman on the other end must have thought he was an idiot.

The next day we drove to the Glenties, stopping by Donegal Town, Mountcharles, Carrick and Kilcar on the way. Again stunning weather and the drive along the Atlantic, just blue blue blue.

I got a new cardigan and hat from Studio Donegal and we had this lovely meal in a little pub in Carrick where i had the most delicious dessert in the world, Carageen Moss Mousse which was like eating a cloud. I must learn to make it.

It is Wednesday already. It has been such a peaceful Easter. The garden is taking shape and the seeds are germinating. Here's hoping the good weather continues.

I will try and get photos from the boys who all brought cameras. I am really kicking myself i did not bring one.