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The Unknown Road . . .

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The beginning of my collection of limpet shells, with holes in. I have had a few days off to explore County Clare a bit more. My friend Jill has been staying for a week and between answering emails and bookings and all my usual admin I have got out and about. Although we are now in October and the light is generally low - we didn't have too much rain and actually had a few days when the sun shone. We, and several other friends, all adore the lichen on the walls over here. Some if it grows so long it waves at you as you go by! It makes for a beautifully subtle colour palette.    One place that I have been to visit that is quite local to me, 40 minutes drive, is Vandeleur Walled Gardens.  It has always been highly recommended, and now I have visited this fabulous place, I can understand why. What a treasure to have so close by.   The walled garden would be a joy at any time of the year with all the quirky colours and structures. The gardeners ar