Woken by a roadsweeper truck doing his thing along the road where we were parked, to find brilliant bright sunshine with a clear blue sky! We're in no rush today so after breakfast walked into town, taking Jamie this time, for a looksee and maybe a few souvenirs. Kinsale is quite touristy with plenty of bars (of course, it's Ireland!) plus cafes and restaurants together with the usual shops you find in these places. It was quite busy and people were being careful as regards the Covid regulations, keeping their distance with masks etc. in the shops, but still retained the cheerful and friendly aspect we've come to love in this country.
With a few purchases made (of course) we returned to the van, some quick refreshment then headed out. Last night we booked a campsite at Blarney for a couple of nights so set TomTom who took us up to then around Cork, past the famous Blarney Castle (decided this time to miss it out) and to a very nice campsite, affiliated to the UK Caravan Club. We had arrived at lunchtime so there was an excellent choice so we took a couple of pitches that promised sunshine for most of the day – and was also right next to the wifi router for Colins football tomorrow!
Once pitched the chairs
came out and we enjoyed a cuppa in the sun before a late lunch. Then
a quick service of the van before spending the rest of the afternoon
getting some long awaited rays and chatting to others on the site, including an Irish couple who had just about completed a van conversion for their first ever motorhome and this was their first time away in it. Gave them lots of advice, not sure how much was absorbed though.
Colin had picked up a leaflet for a Chinese takeway restaurant that delivered to the site so late on we made our choices and phoned them through. Arrived right on time and we were very pleased with the meals – in fact this was the first time we've ever ordered a delivered takeaway. Mustn't get used to it though, not good for the waistline!
By teatime the site had filled up nicely, although there were still a few spaces, mainly Irish taking the opportunity of a promised nice weekend. The sky is still clear and it's starting to get quite cool but we're warm enough in Bertie. More relaxation tomorrow but regrettably we need to start making plans for our return north to the ferry and home.
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