Calm and uneventful ferry crossing from Fishguard to Rosslare except for coachloads of Osprey's fans on their way to Thomond Park in Limerick to meet their destiny! As two of the newest residents of Munster it was great to see them thrash the Ospreys in the Heineken Cup. Managed to find one of our 10 local pubs showing the game and welcomed warmly by the landlord and the rest of the clientele.
The cottage is everything we expected and have been lucky with the weather - sunshine and showers every day - although the rain has verged on torrential some times. Unpacking completed (except for Linda's trunk of shoes!) and most things put away - only problem is remembering where we put things.
First black mark was running out of heating oil so a bit cool for 24 hours. Managed to get the peat stove going for warmth but obviously need some practice as also managed to fill the house with smoke.
Saw the landlord this morning - everything's grand! - and sorted out the maintenance of the pasture - a horse and a donkey will arrive later in the week and stay for the summer. Assume they will be as friendly as everyone else.
First bike ride this morning - 8 miles up and down some of the local hills - definitely won't need the gym membership - just need to sort out a bike for Linda so she can join me.
No broadband or telephone yet but joined the library so free internet access for an hour a day - perhaps we won't need broadband after all.
Had a long walk on Lahinch beach in the sunshine - watched the surfers and ate ice cream - why did we leave the City?
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Hello Richard, Sounds amazing! glad to hear you and Linda made it there safe and sound. Vinoteca will miss you, but of course we will still be here when you get back! I look forward to reading about your Irish food and beer adventures (would have mentioned wine, but afraid those adventures will be limited, and overpriced!). Keep in touch!
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