After a short cab ride from Cork station we arrived at Marie's beautiful hill top house where I heard my favorite 5 words from aunt Marie "would you like to golf ?" I am sure the smile on my face could have been seen for miles.
I had a wonderful afternoon round with Marie and two of Deirdre's cousins at the Fota Island Golf Club. The club was one of the most amazing places I have ever been. It most recently hosted the Audi Cork Irish Masters on the PGA European tour. Let's just say I knew I was a long was from Cloverdale.
Marie is the Club Lady President and was greeted by all of the members and staff as we entered the course. Using her pull, The club Pro let me borrow his clubs for the round. I felt so privileged and fortunate to play such a beautiful and world class course.
In the evening we went into downtown Cork for a wonderful dinner at cousin Dennis's restaurant Electirc. We had a great time and everyone was so welcoming (even though I probably understood less than 20% of the conversations haha)
This morning was the traditional Sunday morning fry up where I attempted to eat more sausages than humanly possible. (they just kept coming!) Black (blood) pudding was a no go however. We got the world map out and had fun with the kids showing them where we lived. One of them pointed out that it looked like we live closer to Santa Claus than they do.
We have more family stuff planned over the next couple days and are getting ready to watch the Irish football finals this afternoon.
Just outside the clubhouse. My jaw almost hit the ground.
The intimidating first tee shot on the old course at Fota Island
Looking back up the first fairway from beside the green
The beautiful clubhouse and pond framing the 18th hole
The calm after the storm. Some of the kiddies relaxing in front of the tube after the fry up. This was only half of the kids there this morning!
The road leading up to Marie's house
Yes people, 170.9 euros per litre. One could hardly afford to cut the lawn at that price!
The view from our room at Marie's
Take care all.
CF
Hi Guys,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that you didn't get into the blood pudding. That stuff is delicious. We had it every Sunday morning growing up.
Glad you got a round of golf in too Colin; Looks like a pretty beautiful course. Was there a beer cart?
Keep having fun and keep the posts coming.
Craig.
HI kids,
ReplyDeleteSo happy top hear that you are having fun. Don't forget to try the Murphy's stout. As they say, "You either fer us or a Guinness!" xx
I enjoyed a Murphy's at dinner Saturday night. Served a bit colder than a Guinness so it was harder to pick up some of the flavours. still delicious though
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