Last two days in County Clare

We’ve been enjoying the delicious chocolate samples that the waiter in Drumoland Castle gave to the children.

And the yummy tea that Aunt Jacquie got for us in the castle gift shop.

Carrie and Jacquie had absolutely the best weather for their time here! The great weather continued on Thursday and some of the kids decided to do school outside at the table in the garden.

There are so many flowers blooming now.

I don’t know what these are called, but I think they are my favorite of all the flowers in the garden here.

After the schoolwork was finished, we went in search of one of the local attractions that we had not been to yet, called Traught Beach.

It was windy but beautiful. There were many people out walking, one windsurfer, and one man who just rolled up his pants and put his feet in the water. We managed to stay dry this time, but just barely.

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Simple pleasures are the best…a walk on the beach, love notes in the sand, and happy children 🙂

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Oh, and shells, lots of shells! Oyster, clam, scallop, mussel, and the ever-popular “unicorn horn” shell on the left. She left the beach feeling very proud of herself, and amazingly, only a little bit sandy.

All day Friday was spent doing school and then packing up to move to the next house. Saturday morning we leave and head east to County Wicklow. It is supposed to be warmer and sunnier on the east coast this time of year, so our fingers are crossed for a good month of weather in April. We are looking forward to Easter and the next visitors!