We visit Waterford crystal this morning. Waterford crystal is of course famous the world over and yes, it comes from Waterford in Ireland. We didn’t tour the factory but watched a video they present and explored the huge gift shop. Wow! There are some beautiful pieces, too fragile and expensive to bring home, even grandfather clocks in the beautiful carved and etched crystal. Waterford crystal is 35% lead.
We have been looking forward to lunch with Malcolm and June at the local chinese restaurant, The Lantern. This is a popular spot with the local brothers. The food was delicious, light and fresh and as good as I’ve had anywhere.
This afternoon we take a long drive to the Nire Valley with a brief stop at a complex of shops showcasing Irish wares. For example, Blarney Woollen Mills and Tipperary crystal. It’s a very pretty drive to the Nire Valley, but then every drive is in this country. Parts of the drive remind us of the Yorkshire moors and then next thing you are down in pretty green valleys with patchwork fields. It has been a very enjoyable day and having Malcolm and June along with their local knowledge has been a real asset and great fun. A brother in the congregation that Malcolm studied with, and was baptised in July, has sent around two pieces of organic Irish beef for the Aussie visitors, so kind! Organic with no F & M (foot and mouth) he says. Needless to say this beef melts in our mouths as we enjoy it for dinner.
Thank you Derek!
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