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/ Two Bullocks on a Boat in Eire
Today the sun shone when we went to the beach. Not sure it made the water any warmer, but we did stay in longer, and sat in the sun watching the activities. A group of children were being taught how to kayak, and there were families and dogs having fun.
Regina joined us in the afternoon for the stroll around James’ Fort.
She also persuaded Kevin to have a pint of Murphy’s!
Not sure whether it was too frothy, but Guinness is still his favourite.
Once Nora, an old school friend of Regina and our ‘silent follower’, had finished work, she and her husband Noel joined us at the Dock Bar.
It looks as though we have another ‘silent follower’ behind us!
Having fun trying to take a selfie on board Avalon.
Discussing engines and Avalon’s teak interior.
Regina and Nora were taught by Presentation nuns at primary school.
The chatting and laughter continued at Jim Edwards. Many anecdotes and memories, and we learnt about Irish language and words. Not Irish Gaelic, which was Ireland’s first language until the 19th century and over 39% of the population still speak, but about some words that have different meanings.
For example, in a bar (they are not called pubs) you ask for a ‘glass of beer’ rather than half a pint (which explains the confused looks we’ve had from bartenders), a ‘press’ is a cupboard, ‘to go for messages’ means shopping for groceries, and using the word ‘after’ can mean a completed action.
Emerging from the restaurant, we realise it’s the first time we’ve been out after dark for a while.
A beautiful, calm evening, but pleased to have a lift back to the marina from Regina.
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