Today was a liesurely affair. We started off with yet another excellent breakfast. It was raining but we headed off for Waterford. We decided to give Blarney Castle a miss, it seemed such a tourist trap. I don't think we are going to benefit from the Blarney Stone.
The weather cleared in that it stopped raining but the day remained grey and there was a constant haze - we think it was some kind of smoke or smog. A bit like the Latrobe Valley where I was born and developed my chest problems. Waterford is a big city on a substantial port with a big old georgian quarter. We decided to visit the crystal factory. It was most impressive with modern showroom and factory and we took a tour of the workshops. The craftsmen are amazing but I did not envy them working constantly at their benches. Those making larger pieces needed a lot of arm and back effort - I hope they are getting decent pay.
Back at Ballymaloe we have our feet up and I took the opportunity to visit the cooking shop and bought some cake tins for Nikki. Hope she appreciates them!
Tomorrow we must make an early start for Dublin airport and the flight to England. we have loved visiting Ireland. The people are friendly, our accommodation and food has been great. But we couldn't live here. It's just too cold.
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