The spectacular Copper Coast

Feeling good!! Total miles 25 -12.5miles each.

Yesterday evening went for a meal compliments of Stan Power at the glorious Athenaeum House in Waterford. Met up with my first cousin Kathleen and her husband George. It so great to chat as if we were long lost friends since we have never met before. Kathleen was one of Auntie Joan's daughters and Joan was my dad's sister. He left Tipperary just before the WWII and the enlisted in the British army and settled in the UK. We enjoyed a delicious meal together and made plans to meet up today. Thank you Stan for your hospitality.

Had a bad night's sleep, some cats fighting close by kept waking me up. No breakfast at the guesthouse so drove to Tramore and had a bacon roll, not our usual healthy muesli to keep us going. Walked from Tramore to Dungarvan following the coast road. This part of the coast is known as the Copper Coast and is truly fantastic. The scenery is similar to Cornwall with rugged cliffs, little coves and rolling countryside. Here there is also the mountainous back drop. The hedgerows are so pretty -full of vivid fuschia, heady honeysuckle, colourful Michaelmas daisies and stunning wild roses. The walk was hard since some of the roads were very steep but survived!

Met some really nice people en route including Tommy and Eileen Cook who kindly invited me into their home. They could not have been more generous -thanks! Also on the home stretch joined by a very nice lady - my cousin Kathleen and she walked a few miles with me. Drove to Kathleen's daughter's home just outside Dungarvon. Jennifer had just taken the scones out of the oven, served with cream and jam and a proper cup of tea- ah now that's just what we wanted! Met her lovely family and photos will follow!!

Short drive to Dun Ard B and B in Ring - more like a 5* hotel. The bathroom is wonderful and the views from the room again to die for. Thank you Joe and Anne for sharing your wonderful home with us, we are being very spoilt and appreciate your generosity.

Off to Kathleens for dinner and then my bed will call.
Jane.