A lack of quick internet (sorry Brian your dongle wasn’t up too it!!!) and lots of socialising the blog has taken a back seat- but a catch up……
Saturday 20th Feeling very tired
Sam and Annie 10 Total 10
Walking total 929
Sam and Annie had a lie in while Paul and I headed off for another day collecting in Letterkenny, where we met up with John and Eileen Walsh who had very kindly volunteered to help with the collection. Positioned ourselves along the Main Street and although it appeared quiet we collected E660 which I think is brilliant – thanks to all those in Letterkenny!
Sam and Annie walked from Simon’s Cottage and enjoyed a scenic walk in intermittent sunshine.
Annie cooked fajitas tonight (very nice indeed)and we are getting ready to leave the cottage and head off for the Glenveigh National Park hopefully meeting up with friends who are on holiday.
Today was the first day I really can say I feel exhausted. I found it really hard to stand still collecting so I was pacing about – I probably walked a mile or two! My legs feel really lead-like and all I want to do is have a restful evening but clearing up has to be done. Everyone is giving each other a wide berth since tempers are a bit short tonight!! Tiredness and the knowledge we are coming to the end of the adventure is making us all feel a little grumpy!!!
Friday 19th The Fanad Peninsula
Jane and Annie 10 Paul and Sam 9.5 Total 19.5
Said our farewells to Alison and Cathy- thank you to you both for your generosity and company –we have really enjoyed you staying with us. Drove to the Fanad lighthouse and walked down the east coast of the peninsula.
The wind was really strong and blowing in our faces the whole time. The boys got lost and we took a wrong turn do the first part of the walk was rather muddled. Great rugged scenery but we were all very tired from a difficult walk. Went to Brian and Sally’s for a delicious meal with all the family. Thanks to you all for helping make our stay in Downings so enjoyable and happy.
Thursday 18th Letterkenny
Jane , Paul and Alison 1 Total 1
What kind parents we are allowing the kids a day off and for them it meant working their way through a House box set. Annie can now diagnose a subdural haematoma and do an emergency intubation!!! Unfortunately poor Annie didn’t have a good start to the day. She received her AS level results and was very disappointed with them. I felt so sorry for her especially about her art result which she had worked so hard for.
Alison, Cathy and Paul’s mum Eileen came into Letterkenny with us and between us we collected most of the day in this very pleasant town. Collected E500 which was very good considering there wasn’t too many people about.
I don’t see why we shouldn’t include that mile! I made fish supper and we sat up counting the collection and nattering. I will dearly miss working with Alison.
Wednesday 17th Atlantic Drive
Jane and Paul 10 Sam and Annie 10 Total 20
Paul and I got up early and walked the Atlantic Drive back down into Downings. It poured which was such a shame because the views were great. Got back for lunch and then had a bit of a rest, the weather turned really sunny in time for Sam and Annie’s walk over The Harry Blaney bridge into the Fanad peninsula.
My friend Alison and her lovely mum Cathy arrived and are staying with us for a few nights.
Up until recently Alison and I have been work colleagues at the City of London Migraine Clinic. It’s lovely to spend sometime catching up. Thank you for your lovely gifts –we shall savour the champagne when the 1000 have been walked. Spent the rest of the afternoon preparing for a barbeque for all the family. Brian and Sally with their kids Joshua and Grace and Sally’s nephew Robbie; Pauline and Eugene with their kids Michael and Ellie; and finally Patsy and Jimmy. Patsy is Eileen’s sister and Brain and Pauline are Paul’s cousins. Everyone seemd to enjoy themselves in the garden. The midges made us retire inside to a nice roaring fire. A little wine was savoured!
Tuesday 16th Simon’s Cottage
Jane and Sam 7 Paul and Annie 7 Total 14
Walked in pairs, Paul and Annie walking from Dunfanahy and Sam and I from Doe Castle into Downings. Just outside Downings in Derrehassey is Simon’s Cottage which is the holiday home of Paul’s cousin Brian and his wife Sally. Thank you to you both for your generosity. It is wonderful to have a few days in a proper home with all the mod cons, needless to say the washing machine was in action pdq!
Paul’s mum Eileen is on holiday here and so met up for a meal at her hotel which was very nice.
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