Still in County Clare. Ah, out of the car again. Carramore Lodge B&B, on the hill overlooking the Shannon River. And gorgeous gardens with pond, camelias, etc. Lovely room w/ porcelaine China cups for tea in room, and sun-filled sunroom downstairs off the dining room. We have been in rain, hail, and almost snow today. Forecast is for 0 Celsius (freezing). Poor flowers and blooming trees. The pansies will be ok. Not so sure about primroses or camellias.
Lunch @ Derg House in Killaloe (Lough Derg parallel to the Shannon River.) Lovely goat cheese & spinach quiche, w/ apple tarte for afters. French proprietress. Earlier we stopped @ a roadside grocer w/ homemade carrot cake & triple choc muffin. I think we've both decided to eat whatever at this point **grin** although we are sharing portions. We shan't come this way again. Lovely old-fashioned pub just down the hill for dinner. Michael seems to think the day is not complete w/o a Guinness. Goosers Bar & Eating House.
Time to refresh w/ a cuppa and maybe a short nap. Our last night wandering the countryside. Tomorrow we will be at hotel across from airport. Been interesting using a diesel auto. Diesel is about 10 cents cheaper than regular per litre. We've driven over 900 km. The sun is shining now :)
Porrich for breakfast. Runny oatlets (bag) Flahavans. Tasty w/ fresh fruit & scones. I have Joan's scone recipe and a website for Irish recipes: odlums.ie/recipes/scones
Enough for now. Later!
