gfkcruiser Posted May 20, 2023 #2001 Share Posted May 20, 2023 When there a few years back, did tour to Waterford. Came back and found a nice pub in town. Small but nice place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 20, 2023 Author #2002 Share Posted May 20, 2023 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 20, 2023 Author #2003 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Next we visited Saint Andrew’s Church 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 20, 2023 Author #2004 Share Posted May 20, 2023 (edited) We continued down to Lower Dunmore. Really scenic with many thatched roof cottages. Edited May 20, 2023 by Jim_Iain 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 20, 2023 Author #2005 Share Posted May 20, 2023 We continued down to Lower Dunmore. Really scenic with many thatched roof cottages. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 20, 2023 Author #2006 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Rather these guys are nuts or they think it’s summer. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted May 20, 2023 #2007 Share Posted May 20, 2023 More amazing and interesting photos...love the doors..you have enough over the years for a book! Hard to pick favs but this one is very unique..a weed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rina155 Posted May 20, 2023 #2008 Share Posted May 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: Rather these guys are nuts or they think it’s summer. Maybe a “polar plunge”? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JintyGirl Posted May 20, 2023 #2009 Share Posted May 20, 2023 34 minutes ago, hcat said: More amazing and interesting photos...love the doors..you have enough over the years for a book! Hard to pick favs but this one is very unique..a weed? It’s an oriental poppy just before it flowers. We have them in our garden. Beautiful when in bloom! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted May 21, 2023 #2010 Share Posted May 21, 2023 4 hours ago, JintyGirl said: It’s an oriental poppy just before it flowers. We have them in our garden. Beautiful when in bloom! Thank you..brilliant looking..will google for the bloom! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 21, 2023 Author #2011 Share Posted May 21, 2023 13 hours ago, gfkcruiser said: When there a few years back, did tour to Waterford. Came back and found a nice pub in town. Small but nice place. While we didn't make Waterford this trip, Dunmore did not disappoint. The final chapter will highlight our incredible hike along the Cliff Trail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 21, 2023 Author #2012 Share Posted May 21, 2023 (edited) The Dunmore Cliff Walk is a hidden gem and we might have attempted the complete trail if we had more time. This linear walk is about a 4km round trip. For those looking for a more challenging walk which requires a good level of fitness then the section beyond Portally Cove to Rathmoylan Cove and onto Ballymacaw Cove is an almost 15km round trip. Edited May 21, 2023 by Jim_Iain 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 21, 2023 Author #2013 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Initially we took the lower cliff trail then figured out we should have gone to the right of cottages - where’re they have a sign we didn’t notice. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 21, 2023 Author #2014 Share Posted May 21, 2023 (edited) Edited May 21, 2023 by Jim_Iain 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 21, 2023 Author #2015 Share Posted May 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Rina155 said: Maybe a “polar plunge”? Possibly -- but there were other in swimming already before the large group appeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 21, 2023 Author #2016 Share Posted May 21, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, hcat said: Thank you..brilliant looking..will google for the bloom! It was indeed a Poppy - The size of the opened bloom were incredible and about 6-8" in Diameter. Looks like this googled picture There was only one in full bloom and it was a bit battered for a picture. Poppies are very popular in California - Especially our State Flower - The California Poppy only about 3" but a beautiful Orange Yellow - Usually bloom in January but full blooming fields by April. Edited May 21, 2023 by Jim_Iain 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 21, 2023 Author #2017 Share Posted May 21, 2023 12 hours ago, hcat said: More amazing and interesting photos...love the doors..you have enough over the years for a book! Probably do --- My inspiration was a book I bought when we lived in Georgian Doors of Dublin - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfkcruiser Posted May 21, 2023 #2018 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Great photos. I have that same photo of the thatched roof row homes with the colorful doors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWillGoAnywhere26 Posted May 21, 2023 #2019 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Hi, Jim, I've spent the week reading your entire thread after returning from a 19 day voyage on the Summit. Finally caught up. We actually met on the Summit on the first leg of the Iceland cruise last August. I stopped you on the stairs to say hello. It's been fascinating to follow your adventures and all the heartfelt stories you and other shared along the way. And you certainly have an eye for captivating photos, from your doors to flowers to vistas as well as people. Thanks for taking all of us along with you and Iain. When I grow up I want to be like you. Hopefully I'll get the chance to cruise with you again and get the oppurtunity to chat a little more. Mary Ann 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JintyGirl Posted May 21, 2023 #2020 Share Posted May 21, 2023 13 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: It was indeed a Poppy - The size of the opened bloom were incredible and about 6-8" in Diameter. Looks like this googled picture There was only one in full bloom and it was a bit battered for a picture. Poppies are very popular in California - Especially our State Flower - The California Poppy only about 3" but a beautiful Orange Yellow - Usually bloom in January but full blooming fields by April. It’s way too early for them to bloom in Scotland - I’m surprised they’re out in Ireland (not known for its Mediterranean climate either). I have California poppies too which are blooming just now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted May 21, 2023 #2021 Share Posted May 21, 2023 (edited) 38 minutes ago, JintyGirl said: It’s way too early for them to bloom in Scotland - I’m surprised they’re out in Ireland (not known for its Mediterranean climate either). I have California poppies too which are blooming just now! I’m surprised the Fuschias are out too! They are a summer flower and here in the Pennines we have had a very wet and overcast Spring. It’s only the last couple of days that we have had any warm sun. Edited May 21, 2023 by upwarduk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted May 21, 2023 #2022 Share Posted May 21, 2023 2 hours ago, JintyGirl said: It’s way too early for them to bloom in Scotland - I’m surprised they’re out in Ireland (not known for its Mediterranean climate either). I have California poppies too which are blooming just now! gorgeous.. My mother cultivated poppies at my childhood home, Long Island NY. She had a remarkable green thumb, excelled with roses. so happy CC friends post such lovely and artistic flower pics 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted May 21, 2023 #2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 11 hours ago, IWillGoAnywhere26 said: Hi, Jim, I've spent the week reading your entire thread after returning from a 19 day voyage on the Summit. Finally caught up. We actually met on the Summit on the first leg of the Iceland cruise last August. I stopped you on the stairs to say hello. It's been fascinating to follow your adventures and all the heartfelt stories you and other shared along the way. And you certainly have an eye for captivating photos, from your doors to flowers to vistas as well as people. Thanks for taking all of us along with you and Iain. When I grow up I want to be like you. Hopefully I'll get the chance to cruise with you again and get the oppurtunity to chat a little more. Mary Ann Well said! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMMCruiser Posted May 22, 2023 #2024 Share Posted May 22, 2023 18 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: It was indeed a Poppy - The size of the opened bloom were incredible and about 6-8" in Diameter. Looks like this googled picture There was only one in full bloom and it was a bit battered for a picture. Poppies are very popular in California - Especially our State Flower - The California Poppy only about 3" but a beautiful Orange Yellow - Usually bloom in January but full blooming fields by April. The California poppies are in full bloom now, and there are more this year than I can remember seeing in the past 10 years at least. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 22, 2023 Author #2025 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Having some catching up Sunday was Belfast and Iain had a surprise for Evelyn. He made arrangements to meet his cousin that she hasn’t seen in about 25 years. We were to meet at the market. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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