THE EMERALD ISLE

Onwards to Belfast to see Richard and Pamela who stay not far from where Conal's mother lived until she married Monty. Richard and Pamela had only just arrived back from Plettenberg Bay where they spend most of their time and are in the process of selling the house in Crawfordsburn to downsize. We were fortunate to see Claire as well - she's waiting to hear about a house that she's wanting to buy.

1 Osborne Road - where Clare was born

Pamela, Claire, Pamela (Richard's sister) Richard

Ireland - an emerald country to be sure of a brilliant green that dazzles and a soft light that delights - constantly changing from the very occasional burst of sunshine, mostly moody and overcast.

We had a quiet time mostly having R&R going for walks in the countryside, watching Wimbledon and  going into Belfast one morning for a brief spell of shopping. 

Grey & moody Groomsport

We saw a small croft-like houses in Groomsport where they were burning peat - the first time I've smelled the pleasant sweet smell described in books I've read.  

Richard & Conal in front of croft