Just before Christmas I came down with a viral infection and so I spent the next few days in bed. No Christmas Day lunch with family, no wedding anniversary (our 53rd) and no New Year celebrations! We were determined that we should still enjoy those celebrations but at a later date. Thankfully, I was able to move the night out we had planned for our anniversary to February, when it was also my birthday.
We have just returned, having spent a couple of days on the shores of Belfast Lough. First it was a birthday lunch in The Stables, Groomsport and then on to Donaghadee where we spent the night at Pier 36. Here are some photos from Groomsport:
Having feasted at The Stables we drove on to Donaghadee. With the skies starting to dim, we signed into Pier 36 for our one night stay. Here are some photos from Donaghadee:
On arrival back home after our little adventure, I spotted some bright yellow flowers in the garden:
From dark days,
To brighter days;
Look, daffodils!
Ashley
Note: In case you’re wondering if you recognise Donaghadee from the television, you’re right. The town was featured in a series called Hope Street and called Port Devine. The series also featured a pub/hotel called the Commodore which in real life is Pier 36.
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