Another "soft" day...

early music bows...

Grey skies, occasional rain – not great weather, but it sure makes the green “pop”.  Eileen was still not feeling great, but Martin and I took off for Bantry in the morning – Friday is market day.  Sadly, the rain started again as we arrived, and I didn’t do more than a quick circuit around the stalls before needing to take cover. 

The Chamber Music Festival was on, playing to a packed church – no tickets available – but I went on to a neighbouring church where there was a display of violin- and bow-making.  There were intense conversations going on between makers and players, so I didn’t get to investigate in depth, but got some nice pics.

so many violas!

The rain continued, so the hour that followed was mostly spent in craft- and book-shops before Martin and I met up at a coffee-shop before driving home.  Through the afternoon, every time I looked to do a walk, the rain would sweep in – it wasn’t until after the evening meal that the sky cleared briefly, and I got to do a walk – up the hill first, and then along the river down to the main road. 

From the other side of the river...

Wind power is everywhere

Just briefly, the sun came out!

I nearly bought this in the morning - but baggage space is limited!