More Coffee and Cakes

Thursday 27^th September     Still in Tipperary

Yesterday’s weather would have beaten even a bad Welsh day. It poured with rain incessantly and blew a gale. The paths and roads were awash; a really horrid day so we didn’t ride!

This morning the meteo had promised (Mmm…..) a fine morning with little, if any rain. Thus we made an effort to leave the van at a reasonable hour and ride the Glen of Aherlow as had been recommended. The fine weather was unconvincing but a vast improvement on the previous day. It was a day of quiet roads and stunning views.

at the cafe

In Galbally, we found a coffee shop serving the best scones, jam and cream that we have eaten for a long time. Absolutely scrumptious and to add to the pleasure of the experience, our hostess was a delight; on occasions, a trifle difficult to understand but, in every way, a truly warm and hospitable Irish lady. Buffeted by the wind and gently caressed with the rain showers, we returned without mishap and just in front of the next lot of gale force winds. We have been assured by more than one local person, that the weather in September is usually good! Must be us!