That was the week (and weekend) that was!
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That was the week (and weekend) that was!

Haven’t been blogging for about 10 days, so getting caught up. It has now been a week since we had THE MOST GLORIOUS WEEK of warm sunny weather – it will probably be remembered for many years to come as “THAT week in June of 2013”! It illustrates how poor our weather usually is that…

A review of The French Rooms in Bushmills – Bon Apetit!
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A review of The French Rooms in Bushmills – Bon Apetit!

When we come up to stay at the north coast, near the Giants Causeway, it is always interesting to look out for new things happening in the village of Bushmills. New shops and restaurants are always eagerly anticipated, and where possible we like to support local businesses. I had spotted The French Rooms a few…

What I learned this week
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What I learned this week

I’ll get straight down to my lessons learned ….we have had probably our coldest but driest beginning of April ever – sun shone every day (which doesn’t usually happen!), no April showers. LOTS of blue skies! and stunning sunsets.  ….wee spring lambs are very cute ….when a new French restaurant (The French Rooms) opens in…

A Photo-drive to Murlough Bay with snow and sheep!
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A Photo-drive to Murlough Bay with snow and sheep!

We headed east from the cottage for a drive round the coast this morning. We drove from Ballycastle to Cushendun along the scenic road (narrow, twisty and steep in places!) which passes Fair Head, Murlough Bay and Torr Head. The coast line was stunning with the snow still lying it lots of areas.  It is less…