MUMSY & GRANDAD IN ITHE EMARALD ISLE

Mumsy and Grandad arrived safely with Carter in Cork. We were all glad to see them. We have taken them around to our favorite spots as well as venturing out a bit. Grandad is loving the cool weather on his feet and has been in shorts and sandals the whole time. Mumsy is enjoying the hot tea and understanding more about why tea is so important.

We drove to the West coast to see some chamber music at a music festival in Bantry. We were not disappointed, the music was wonderful and the town was beautiful. We had a great meal at this tavern. Mumsy got a kick out of the fact that no bread was served with he meal just extra potatoes.

Mumsy and Grandad enjoyed Balleymaloe gardens. For a farmer it is amazingly interesting to see all their plants and how well everything does with 70 inches of rain a year.

We made a venture to Cork to visit the English Market. An absolutely great food place, fresh produce, fresh fish, olives from Greece, amazing cheeses. We also walked around the University of Cork, which has beautiful grounds and is structured after Oxford.

Mumsy admiring the Foxgloves in the garden.