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Another Blustery Day by the Sea
I only ventured out (of the cottage) once today, to capture some spectacular breaking waves in Portballintrae. LOTS of pics …….. I was at Runkerry Strand – which is just round the coast from the Giants Causeway, where I imagine there were also impressive waves today. It was more than a wee bit…
Irish Apple Cake
I made this receipe last week, to celebrate having everyone home again (my husband had been in America for 5 days) Apple Cake (based on a recipe from irish cook Rachel Allen) 2 eggs 175 g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 85 g butter 75 ml milk 125 g plain…
Blog Journal Day 7 – Senses
Right now I am….. Seeing – my laptop (!) and I can still see some of the garden in the dusk outside – still some light in the sky despite is being 10.20 pm, I love the light mornings and late light evenings. Hearing – the TV on low (the news – I always like…
At the Ulster Museum seeking out some dragons and vikings!
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Big Beach Clean Up in N Ireland with Marks and Spencers
Join us for the big beach clean-up here in Northern Ireland on Friday 11 May 2012? image from www.mcsuk.org There are two venues here : Hazelbank (near Belfast) and Portstewart Strand (see my photo below) There are several reasons to get involved : clean up the beach for a couple of hours provide Marine Conservation…

