Day One "An chéad lá"

The itinerary said.
Day 1
Transfer from airport to Dunfanaghy Stables Arnold's Hotel Donegal.
Relax and unwind. Dinner at Hotel.

Mike, the plane ride was good starting with champagne and a good movie. The view from the plane to Donegal was gorgeous.  Lots of huge hills and coast lines.

Subject: Arnold's Hotel
Arnold's is amazing.

My bay window has a seat with a beautiful view.

My outlook is over the harbour which is now a mud flats  as the tide is out.

I can see horses coming up to the hotel after cantering on the beach, I wish it was me.

We were interviewed by the stable master to determine whom we will be riding. I will have Voodoo, a black horse, so tomorrow I will want to canter on the beach if we can. Anne suggested that Janet's son and I take a jumping lesson. David might be able to ride a grand prix horse. He is riding four times a week.  We will see.

It is now 2 hours later and I am still in awe, now sitting on the sea wall finishing my email. I think I got a bit of a sun tan while we were at the stables as the weather is warm and sunny.

I really like the hotel, the food, and the stables.  All the fish and mussels are from local providers. I had salad, steak, and pavola. I might have mussels tomorrow so I can give you a firsthand review.  

Wish you were here.

Love. Les

(Blogger's comment -

Arrived - check.

Relaxation - check.

Dinner is obviously next, hopefully with a pint.

Les is not a fish person, so how will she fare?

Voodoo however sounds exciting.

What magic is in store?

What spell will he cast?)

Down by the water with a fellow traveler.