Docklands at Night
Went to Dublin Docklands last night to take few night shots. It was quite windy and cold. We ended up in Grand Canal Theater area where we took few pictures and few more along the Quays. It was our first night shoot, and I think pictures are not bad at all.
Whale Watching in Baltimore, West Cork
Last weekend we travelled to Baltimore, West Cork and had an amazing whale watching trip with Nic Slocum. We didn’t have the best weather that morning (it was misty with occasional showers), but hey, this is Ireland – not Providencia.
During this fantastic four and half hour trip out on the open seas we enjoyed stunning landscapes of West Cork and had some spectacular sightings of whales, seals and dolphins.
After we boarded the twin-engine catamaran “Voyager” (built specifically for whale and dolphin watching tours) and after we got safety instructions, captain Nic Slocum told us about the West Cork area and its wildlife. Nic has been watching whale around the Irish coast for almost 25 years and he knows how to spot whales. He is definitely the best guide you could wish for.
Besides few sights of Minke Whale and Harbour Porpoise, we saw colony of seals resting on the cliffs, various sea birds and dolphins. We were thrilled and awe-struck to see about fifteen dolphins dancing around the boat and jumping out of the water – amazing.
This Whale Watching trip with Nic is an incredible experience and I could only recommend it. You’ll have a great time out on the seas and won’t regret this.
Rhubarb Jam
When I was a child, my granny used to make great fruit jams. One of my favorite was the Rhubarb Jam that she made every spring year after year. It will always be a mystery for me, how she made such heavenly smooth and tasty old fashioned jam, that I love so much. Some things are mentioned to remind us of our past, and my granny’s Rhubarb Jam will be one of mine.
Bulmers Berry
Bulmers Ltd, an Irish cider maker, has recently launched a new variant of its famous ciders, the new Bulmers Berry. This new fruit cider is a unique blend of varieties of apples fused with the finest selection of strawberries, raspberries and blackcurrants. Together with Bulmers Pear, the new Bulmers Berry is a welcomed addition to the Bulmers Original.
Working really hard…
Last two weeks I’ve been working on the costing and estimates for the next stage of our construction. It’s been quite hard, but I have finished it just now. Numerous phone calls and emails later, and everything is ready to order. It’s even more difficult to deal with all this from Ireland especially if everything need to be ready and confirmed before we go for our holidays. I only have two weeks to work on the house in July, and I need to finish foundations this time, so we can continue with walls next time.