So, I promised a few piccies and didn't deliver!!! Gosh ladies if you only KNEW what was going on behind the scenes at WMS...LOL, still that's for another day, I know I'm a shameless tease!! But, there you go.
Ooohh and Lisa will be announcing the winners on the sketch Challenge blog very soon!!! Thank you to all who took part, I finally got time to visit all the entries this week, there were stunners aplenty!!
Anyhow here's a few pics, hope you like em, I know some of you are headed this way soon, I hope you get the weather we got!!!
We're looking at Westport House in this post, super place to go with the family, there's the house and grounds to see as well as the fun park, you really can spend the whole day here! loved it!
What you don't get to see: Jelly legged female being carried off the "Pirate Queen Boat ride" accompanied by giggling children...
Leaving you all with a pic of the Sunset over Clew Bay, surely this is where God, in his infinite wisdom, spends his Sunday afternoons. There is no better place.
gorgeous photos, Claire! thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, Claire! I sure hope to get over there someday. That sunset is truly gorgeous! (and don't worry about the ride. I'm not good at rides either.)
ReplyDeleteWow, absolutely beautiful Claire!! I'm thoroughly jealous! Maybe one of these days we need to do one of those holiday "house swaps" - your family comes to Maui while my family goes to Europe! ;-)
ReplyDeletewowee, your photos are gorgeous :)! thank you for sharing them with us! i wish i could visit there. have a great weekend! *hugs* steph :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos as usual Claire....have been to Westport but not to this great house..what about those Wedgewood colours, they are so lovely..will have to do that visit next year 'if we're spared'- a bit late this year. Great sunset indeed. Great to have you back and hope you have more photos...yes?
ReplyDeletegreat pics, you were lucky to get some dry weather!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had great weather, always a bonus! Love the sunset, so beautiful and serene. The country house photos are great too, looking round grand houses, castles and gardens is one of my favourite things to do on holiday. I still haven't made it over to Ireland in spite of ancestral links with Belfast and Cavan...maybe one day!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful scenery, Claire. You certainly are blessed to live in such an area rich in culture and historic value. Thanks for sharing these great photographs.
ReplyDeleteWOW Claire! What beautiful photos! So happy you enjoyed your long overdue vacation!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely place to visit. I love gardens, so the grounds especially caught my eye - SO lush and green. Thank you for sharing a bit of your holiday with us.
ReplyDeleteFab photos Claire, I can't wait to know what's going on behind the scenes at WMS!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Sarah
Beautiful Amazing Wow!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful time. And it was surely well deserved. Welcome home. We missed you but I'm so glad you were able to go spend some quality time with your family.
Claire, your pictures are just beautiful! I really hope to get 'across the pond' someday. You surely make it so tempting - I know I would just love it. Another thing I love is the anticipation of a new release...what goodies do you have up your sleeve for this month? I know we are guaranteed not to be disappointed!!
ReplyDeleteClaire, Your pics are beautiful! Thanks for sharing. If you have time, could you share with us the camera make and style? I'm looking for a good one. Love your comments about the "jelly legged woman" too.
ReplyDeleteSomeday you need to write a book: "The Adventures of the Jelly-Legged Irish Woman"!
So beautiful Claire.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture. God is omnipotent,He is everywhere.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures Claire, really makes me wanna pack up and head off there NOW - it's our last day before the new school term starts :'( :'(
ReplyDeleteI hope all your behind the scenes activities go to plan quickly - so that you can put us out of our misery!! lol.
Have a great day!!
Lovely pics Claire! looks like the family had a wonderful time away in a beautiful setting!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Was that Wedgewood on the walls and ceiling of the dining room?
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