Sometimes I just fall in love with places. Early on in my travels there was Berne for no apparent reason (though the ice cream sundaes were delicious). I love New York, Chicago (not the airport) and of course, Paris. I was so taken with St. John's two years ago I was practically ready to move there. I fell in love with Vancouver 41 years ago and I did eventually move here. And then there is Montreal, and Stowe, Vermont etc. etc. I loved Shanghai long ago. With India it was a bit of a love hate relationships but there was much to love. This trip I liked Pamplona as soon as we arrived. But I think we all felt really sad to realize it was our last day in Northern Ireland.
The morning was spent reorganizing and packing and starting to clean up Eagry Cottage
I have given you this link as if you are ever contemplating a place to stay in Northern Ireland I recommend this place without hesitation. Etta, the owner, was just a wonderful landlady, who was so helpful and a gracious. We loved our week here, and it was such a perfect location for exploring this area. One of her final recommendations was The Red Door Tea Room in Ballintoy Harbour. And that is where we had a delightful lunch.
Then we explored the nearby cemetery where Patricia found a few possible relatives.
Now this is a cemetery with a wonderful view.
We drove back to Bushmills and I decided to get out "downtown" and walk "home" in hopes of a bit last minute shopping, having determined there was still room in my suitcase. Here are a few more of the faux store fronts.
The two gift shops I had really wanted to be open we're not but I got an Elizabeth George mystery,for two pounds, I hadn't read, for my journey home in the well stocked second-hand bookstore and antique shop.
Bushmills Distillery was open so I had a good "shop" in their gift shop and had a chance to take a few pictures (I think my battery was dead when Sue and I did the tour.)
Now do you think I resisted this apron or not?
I would definitely miss this interesting town that in a week had become very familiar and dear to us.
After a dinner of Scottish Chinese take out (quite good) we went to bed early in anticipation of a very early morning departure.
After breakfast and the final clean up we were actually on the road on schedule miraculously at 5:45 a.m. and 28 hours Sue and I reached Vancouver! We left Irene to explore Ireland some more and Patricia hopefully reached Collingwood a few hours earlier.
It was a great trip and it was actually fun to write about it on this blog. I am actually doing this post on the iPad and I am once again able to post pictures after a consultation online. Blogpost is a very handy application and the trip made me truly appreciative of my iPad. I love my Mac Pro but the nice small size of the ipad and all its other features were great for traveling.
Many thanks to my great companions, especially to Sue who got us all organized. And thanks again to you for traveling with us. May you enjoy your future journeys as much as we did this one.
Location:W 21st Ave,Vancouver,Canada
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