The new table

Michelle and Dessie's new table.
Millie and Trystan watching TV

This evening, picture by James
Boys' Adventures

I was working remotely today, doing some contacting work. James and Trystan went out to explore a bit on their own. Pictures by James.
Trying to keep up with dad

What a difference a year makes... He's back on his feet at 85.
Early morning in Belfast

Dropped off the boys at Belfast to fly over to Switzerland to see their grandmere. My m Michelle and I finally found a place open for coffee by the city hall
The Belfast Bap

Getting to try the famous Belfast Bap!
The Gray Abbey

Medieval Cisterian Abbey
Crossing Strangford Lough on the ferry

Taking the car ferry across, rather than drive back up.
Castle Ward (Winterfell)

Another location from Game of Thrones along Strangford Lough.
St. Patrick's Grave

Since we passed through Downpatrick, it seemed appropriate.
Coffee in Newry

Last stop and then on our way home
Costa win on Gingerbread Lattes

Actually includes A Gingerbread man
A drive to Enniskillen

Haunted house

The roof has been blown off the Cooneen Ghost House. No evidence of spirits, just a couple of crows.
Christmas cake

Mum's going to make me a Christmas cake before I leave.
Cake construction underway

Soaking the fruit first in brandy for 12 hours or so.
The boys are back in town

James and Trystan arriving back from Geneva
The Belfast Christmas Market

A quick stop at the market.
Santa Pause

Santa taking a break at Roberto's
A few feathered friends

Regular visitors to the garden
Drowning the cake

The last step is to put some holes in the cake and soak in more brandy
The last supper

One more dinner at home with Alan, Aoibheann and Grace.
Precious cargo

On the way to the airport, this morning.
Leaving Ireland with Christmas Pudding

And its special Christmas trees.
Trystan was carrying a Christmas Pudding (for me) and he got pulled over for extra screening. Security asked him if he had a pudding, and that he needed to see it?Baca selengkapnya
Flight delayed

Probably going to miss our connection in London
Pelancong
Beautiful
Pelancong
It is perfect