November to December 2024, Flights, Friends, Food.

 Well hello again my lovelies, and happy weekend! I hope that you are all having a good week, and aren't too stressed about the upcoming holidays? I am trying not to be TOO stressed myself. A lot of things were already done weeks ago, but there's always things you've forgotten about isn't there?
I have still (yes, still) been battling my health issues for the last few weeks, so I don't have as many photos to share with you as I should. Here are a few nice ones from the last week in November and the first week in December though.
I traveled back from England, and spent the night in Derry with a friend who was kind enough to pick me up from the airport and treat me to dinner that evening. Another friend had picked me up from Shrewsbury to take me to the airport on the other side, and once again I am reminded of how lucky I am to have such good friends in my life! After a fun night out in Derry I traveled back to Ballyliffin, and it felt very good to be home again and look out over my favourite views. Especially since I didn't manage to leave the house for the rest of that week. I took advantage of being home-bound though, and spent a few days up in my art studio, making this year's Christmas cards, so I was able to feel somewhat productive. I love making my cards each year, and other than I think one year when all my supplies were in storage, I've made them every year since I was a teenager.
The first week in December I was still struggling with my health issues, but I did manage to get out one day for a walk into the village. I treated myself to a meal at Nancy's Barn, and a few items from our local charity shop Good As New, which is a real treasure trove. I actually have to limit how often I go there, because I rarely leave without several items, and I am trying to cut down, haha! Myself and a few friends had meant to go out that weekend, but Storm Darragh changed our plans on us, which was a shame. We're hoping to catch up in the New Year instead.  The Storm was a bad one here, but luckily there was no damage at my house. It did pick up, flip, and throw several items of furniture in the garden though! My internet was out for a while as well, but thankfully the power stayed on. I consider myself very fortunate to live in such a warm and cozy house, despite the location right on the Wild Atlantic Way! It is actually a pleasure to me to curl up with a book and a glass of wine, and listen to the storms howling outside.

Evening flight and window seat views.

Out with a friend in Derry.

Views of Derry.

Slight rainbow over Pollan Bay.

Rain clouds over Pollan Bay.

Faint rainbow over Pollan Bay and Glashedy.

Selfie.

Selfie with coat!

An Espresso Martini by the fire at Nancy's Barn.

Delicious burger and chips at Nancy's Barn.