Experiencing Irland and Scotland: Day 3 - Getting caught by the tide

Day 3 - Thursday 6. October

Today I woke up around 09.30, with a super-clogged nose, so I ended up look at the sun to get my mind on other things. It was actually sunny today. And rainy, and windy. Everything at once. I open the window to confirm my suspicion. Lovely! Walked into the living room, and there were Patti and a (couch)surfer from Japan. We sat and talked, and I made breakfast. Steak and kidney pie *yummy* and a cup of ginger and lemon tea.

Then I found the guidebook, to look where different locations were located in Ireland. I then figured out that Dungarvan was not only one place, but two. One of them were located south-west of Waterford, and one north-east for Waterford.

I have also decided that I want to know what the vehicle registration codes in Ireland are:
Like D for Dublin. (Lets see if we can find a list)
C is for Cork (Corcaigh)
CE is for Clare (An Clár)
CN is for Cavan (An Cabhán)
CW is for Carlow (Ceatharlach)
D is for Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath)
DL is for Donegal (Dún na nGall)
G is for Galway (Gaillimh)
KE is for Kildare (Cill Dara)
KK is for Kilkenny (Cill Chainnigh)
KY is for Kerry (Ciarraí)
L is for Limerick City (Cathair Luimnigh)
LD is for Longford (An Longfort)
LH is for Louth (An Lú)
LK is for County Limerick (Luimneach)
LM is for Leitrim (Liatroim)
LS is for Laois (Laois)
MH is for Meath (An Mhí)
MN is for Monaghan (Muineachán)
MO is for Mayo (Maigh Eo)
OY is for Offaly (Uíbh Fhailí)
RN is for Roscommon (Ros Comáin)
SO is for Sligo (Sligeach)
TN is for Tipperary North (Tiobraid Árann Thuaidh)
TS is for Tipperary South (Tiobraid Árann Theas)
W is for Waterford City (Cathair Phort Láirge)
WD is for County Waterford (Phort Láirge)
WH is for Westmeath (An Iarmhí)
WX is for Wexford (Loch Garman)

WW is for Wicklow (Cill Mhantáin) 

Now you know that!

The fog has begun to form, so I guess its time to get out and take some pictures before the fog gets here. 

 I went down to the beach, and there came Nayuta (the Japanese couch-surfer), and we went for a long stroll on the beach. And it was blowing like hell! And we had to take off our shoes, and walk in the freezing cold water, because the tide caught us. 

So we walked barefooted for quite a while (this has to help for my dry feet). I found a nice stone, and Mr. Browncheese was my photo-model. We went back, and we looked at the surfers, and I thought of Keith Harkin.

We went back to the house, and I ate some cheese cake. We sat and talked for ages, and had lunch. 

I think I will take a trip to O'Neill's, for a mid-day-pint. I am going on a trad-session today. Don't know what I am getting myself in to. I want some fish and chips, so I guess I'll be going down to the beach again. I have seen so many fish and chips shops, so one of em got to have proper fish and chips. I have used the whole day taking photos, while I ought to have read for the exam. Whoopsy daisy!

I have also been trying to figure out the bus-tables to Kilkenny. Easier said than done. I think I'll take the bus in the morning. 

First I went to the shop, and then I ended up at the pub, again, and found out that the barkeeper was from Scotland, more precisely Aberdeen. Awesome!  And I sat there trying to figure out why they think horses are so interesting. I had a Guinness and a Bulmers, while I tried to figure it out. I did not figure it out! So I ended up talking to the barkeeper instead. He has a really nice accent. Swayed my way home, and ate a panini with mozzarella and pesto. So good! I think I'll take the walk up to the cliffs soon. 
I walked around, singing Irish songs to myself. 

I figured out that I did not want to go on a trad-session. 


I went up the cliffs, and got some really nice photos. Its so lovely there. 

And the weather has stayed nice all day. Unbelievable! Tramore is one of the places I like visiting and getting lost in. And I think I am always welcome here. After the walk I ended up in the pub (again), had a few Guinness and figured out that I would postpone my departure from Tramore, so that I would have the time to have a "goodbye-Guinness", and say goodbye to the cool barkeeper, I think his name is Johnny. Then I started to think "Why do I always leave a place when I have gotten to know the place, it's people and the streets?".

After drinking, I went home, and it was time for dinner.What a delightful dinner! I really must say! All credit to Mark! It was turpnip, sweedes and cabbage (correct me if I'm wrong) and boiled bellypork. YUMMY! Was so tender and the meat nearly melted in my mouth! 
After dinner it was time for tea and apple tart with cream. And we sat and talked and talked, and learned about Japanese traditions and got some clearing up around St. Lucia and lights in the hair. Fascinating! I tried to find the bus-tables and Sunday routes. I think I am ready for tomorrow. 


After a while Nayuta went to bed, and I sat and talked with Patti and Mark for hours. I'm gonna miss em! Then I went to bed, for tomorrow I'm going to the pub, again. Good night!

No matter how little time you have, there is always time for a Guinness!