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Follow the path… who knows where it will lead! Benvarden Garden in Count Antrim, a wonderful place to visit… I’ve never been there in the autumn or winter or spring so I can only imagine how wonderful it must be with autumn colours painting the trees, or the ground covered in snow, or the plants […]
MoreThe north coast of County Antrim is made up of many interesting and downright weird rock formations… it’s almost like being on the moon… but far lovelier! Basalt and limestone side by side… if you get the chance to visit, go, go, go!
MoreThis is another idyllic and lovely place on the north coast of County Antrim; wouldn’t you love to stay in the little cottage? You can you know, it is holiday accommodation!
MoreOne of my favourite places, Portballintrae on the north coast of County Antrim. I’m hoping I’m going to be seeing it soon!
MoreSometimes you visit a place and you don’t have to have much imagination to find it atmospheric. Such a place is dark Hedges near Armoy in County Antrim; we visited there early afternoon on a bright through sunless day. Even with light streaming in through the trees and the occasional passing car it was an […]
MoreI don’t know how many times I have visited Dunluce Castle, situated on the cliffs near Portballintrae in County Antrim. We first went there in 1995, when my children were little more than babies; my boy even then was fascinated by history and castles, so I guess we visited a couple of times on that […]
MoreDue to their history, Irish people are spread across the world, and thanks to their skills, courage, strength and sheer grit there are fantastic transport systems in cities and respected citizens in every walk of life with Celtic ancestry. So it is hardly surprising that all across the globe the patron saint of Ireland is celebrated on his day, 17th March. It is undisputed that […]
MoreI can hardly believe it is a year since I started writing this blog! I have enjoyed it far more than I could ever have imagined, and I am sure it has helped me no end to improve my writing skills .. however, what I have enjoyed most is ‘meeting’ so many wonderful and interesting and funny people. I have had so much encouragement, help and support from […]
MoreIf you keep your eyes open around our coast you can spot a lot of familiar buildings… You can even find them in Easthope, my fictitious town which features in several of my novels!
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Lois Elsden 