Around Roundwood

We had an invitation (from the Byrnes/Gintys) to stay a couple of days up in the country (Roundwood). Theresa is a great host, plyed us with much food and drink! I recommend the Wicklow Heather as it does a great pepper steak with garlic mash, plus the grogs good ( the more you have the better it gets). Paddy (Theresa's brother) is still building his house and his attention to detail is a real credit to him, that stonework is a work of art.

The countryside is beautiful and combined with the fresh air even had me out walking. I couldn't spend all the time walking, so took up a more traditional sport, shooting, and cracked a few off at the local range.

There is always time to stop for tea and cake, Avoca handweavers being the usual destination, great food hmm... black pudding quiche!!!. We (Shell) always keeps an eye on the local antique auctions so a visit to Mullen's was in order. These are something to behold, 900+ items sold in a day. The biding starts at 11.00 am and runs till late evening. Picked up some Wedgewood and a lovely Moorcroft vase. Jewels in hand it's time to head back to seaside Bray.