It had to happen!

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From the title you probably have an inclination of what's coming! Yes car threw a wobble and I need a new water pump to be fitted. However on the positive side I am staying here with friends and will activate my euro insurance to relay car to the garage! Plus yesterday they got internet up and running so I'm able to type on site! Could be a lot worse,could have happened miles away from anywhere. Most annoying thing was I was on my way to spend the day with my brother,sister-in-law and their family and had to cancell.However once again i was able to Skype from here ,so all was not lost.

The initial good weather has been missing for the last few days and this has made visiting friends easy.Also gathering up things for the return. Horse rugs ,headcollar and other extras, pool requisites,waterproofer for house plus assorted others!This weekend I'm making a flying visit to Kells so I get to say goodbye to Sami in person before she emigrates to S.Africa. Hoping car back on road by Fri.or I'll have to go by train to exeter and taxi to airport.



Despite the latest problem it has to be said more ups than downs.

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Photos

Carn brae
Stones from which we watched the sun setting

Carn Brae
Mitch and I

Mitch and Rachel

sun setting
Reflected on the sea

Still waiting

track from Carn Brae
We decided to descend and took photos on the way down.

Sun remained in sky till we got home

Eden Project
Visited on my birthday.

tropical Biome
Pitcher plant

Birds
Animals now resident in the biome - pest control this year.

Biome
Residents

Weeping fig
Roots formation.

New addition? Spice section

Mediteranean Biome
Story telling hour.

Wendy
Visiting Wendy . walk in nearby NT property with Benjy

Wendy and benjy

Bridge over the road
Wisteria

Wendy's garden