Photo of the Week

This week we've have been busy spring cleaning inside as we haven't been able to get out and about as much as usual with all the rain, hailstones and wind.

I don't feel as organised as I normally am and I have lots of half finished posts for my blog which has been slightly neglected.

That being said I did get up early two mornings this week to go out for a jog in my attempt to get fit again, it wasn't pleasant but I'm hoping next week will be better.

I'm really looking forward to this weekend because we are off on another adventure tomorrow around our county, where we are going hasn't been decided yet but we will make a decision in the car tomorrow morning. 

All of a sudden today a blue sky and some sunshine has appeared. It's nice to step outside your door and feel warm rays of sun on your skin. The tiredness that has been hanging over me all week is starting to lift.

I'm hoping that the sun will remain until at least Sunday evening because our Teen is taking part in a community clean up on Sunday.

Tomorrow our Little Fella will be eight months old, I will have a whole post dedicated on this but for now this is my photo of the week.

Hoping your weekend is great xxx

Photo of the Week

Last weekend we had the best time on our day trip, beautiful blue skies, sunshine and lots of laughs.

This photo of our Teen and Little fella enjoying a walk around the beach is taken at one of our new favourite spots Kinnagoe Bay.

A truly enchanting place it doesn't really look like somewhere you'd expect to find here in this otherwise very wet and blustery county and we are already planning to go back during the summer holidays armed with wet suits and picnics.

It's Bank Holiday weekend and today it's stormy and raining.

I'm looking forward to relaxing, catching up on some reading, having a glass of wine and getting out in the fresh air.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend xx

We are linking up with Team Lloyd's Photo of the Week, please follow this link to have a look at the other lovely photos.

Also sending love and best wishes to little B Lloyd after her little accident yesterday, hope she is feeling much better today xx

Day Trip around Inishowen Peninsula

The weekend arrived with some fine weather so there was no excuse not to get out and enjoy our amazing countryside.

On Saturday we headed off around the Inishowen Peninsula on our monthly family day trip, nothing planned we just drove along and wondered what hidden treasures we might find.

We were joined by my sister J and her husband Mr D who are becoming part of our monthly trips.

And treasures we did find.

Beautiful scenery, nature in it's purest form, lots of laughs and precious time with family.

Our first stop was Greencastle, a fishing port on the north coast of the county.

We went to see the castle which is called Greencastle or Northburg. 

It was built in 1305 by Richard de Burgh, the Red Earl of Ulster and according to a brochure I have about it, the castle was the greatest castle enterprise in Donegal. 

Although today very little remains of the building, there is so much history here you have to step back and try and imagine the castle in all it's glory.

I would say it was a truly magnificent sight coming up the shore.

We then drove further on through Greencastle taking in the breathtaking views and very impressive houses. 

Mr P and me saw some very interesting old ruins and decided if we ever win the lottery we will buy one, renovate it and live here - I dream on.

We stumbled upon the Shrove Lighthouse and when we got out of the car to take some photos walked on toward the beach.

I wasn't expecting the view on the other side, this is where Lough Foyle meets the wild Atlantic and is a very beautiful beach.

We were so taken with this place that we just sat down and enjoyed the views, Mr P and our Inbetweener had a great time messing around, spending some father and son time.

The Little Fella enjoyed being out in the fresh air and was quite happy to just sit with everyone else taking it all in.

Such a tranquil place we could have stayed here all day.

Our next hidden treasure is called Kinnagoe Bay which is hidden by a very steep hill. When you are driving along you don't expect to find this secluded little beach.

 The view from the hill was stunning and although the drive down to it was almost vertical it was worth it.

This is where the Spanish Armada ship La Trinidad Valencera was shipwrecked in 1588.

Crashing waves, seashells, writing in the sand, we played and joked around, there is a real sense of romance here.

I took the Little Fella down to the waters edge and he loved the waves coming crashing in, we had to run back a few times as they came so fast.

It's lovely hearing him giggle.

We had a very nice lunch in Culdaff at a hotel called McGrory's. 

Child friendly and good food. 

Mr P and me shared a lemon meringue pie for dessert and it's the best I've had.

We finished our day at Banba's Crown, Malin Head.

This is the most northerly point of the whole island of Ireland and has the most gorgeous rugged coastline.

When you stand on the rocks here with the wind blowing through your hair it's raw and refreshing.

Life doesn't get any better than this.

This is the kind of day you want to bottle up and store away, it's good for the soul.

Hope your weekend was great too xxx

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