Today is one of the four yearly bank holidays in Ireland (the others being in May, June, October). I’ve been relaxing and taking it easy — catching up on some TV, talking with a friend in the U.S. over a long phone call, doing some small chores around the apartment. Yesterday I met up with a new friend, P., for drinks out at PantiBar where the streets were crowded with people enjoying the...
On Thursday, my friends O. and A. went for an early morning walk while I started to pack for my departure. Later we shared a lunch of various tasty tapas and ice cold beers at a beachside restaurant. It heated up in the afternoon, so I opted for a siesta back at the apartment. A good breeze and oscillating fans kept it comfortable. I’m glad I have managed to avoid any serious sunburn. In...
It’s been a low-key couple of days. I’m a little pink but no major sunburn. Our activities have been comprised of morning walks on the beach, afternoon siestas, dinner, then cards in the evening. The photos can say the rest. Tuesday beach day The town’s welcoming roundabout The beachside restaurant Lounge chairs at the restaurant Time to relax View of the beach from the water A tiled beach sign...