Exploring Inishowen

Today we had a leisurely sleep in and after a warm and filling lunch full of cheese and bread and soup we headed out for a drive of the Inishowen Peninsula. 

Heading down country lands with bare hedges lining the roads we wound our way past thatch cottages with white limewash and blooming daffodils in their yards.

We made our way to Malin Head, following the Wild Atlantic Way. Malin Head is the most Northern part of Ireland. It was a windswept landscape with few plants and large granite outcrops. 

We saw many woolly sheep with black heads and feet being followed by their lambs. There were even a few Highland Cattle with the long horns and shaggy coats to protect them against the blustery conditions.

We stopped briefly at the local Curiosity Shop where I picked up a Marin Head fridge magnet! Score!! Upon exiting the shop It looked like the sibling was settling in against Craigos and Beth already!

Off we went to Culdaff Beach where I climbed over some rocks and peered into some rock pools while others kicked the footy on the beach and played a bit of hurling. 

We enjoyed a quick drink at McGrory's before heading home, where Gemma had a lovely dinner of spaghetti bolognase waiting!! 

After dinner there was an intense game of Bingo which Meghan won only because Julie and Beth didn't understand Matt's Aussie accent and missed a number or two. Bravely the Melbourne Edition of Monopoly was opened and a select few chose to play despite warnings that the Anslow's can get a rad competitive.

At the time of posting Craig is probably winning with the most property, although Amy may have the most money in the bank and Beth is playing a defensive game, blocking others moves with her scattered properties. Matt believes he is not doing well and wants to have a drinks break! Only time will tell who the winner is and who the losers will be...