Italian Garden on Ilnacullen
I had masses of photos from Ilnacullen, a small island in the Bay of Bantry. Every type of flower, every type of weather, seals, trees, the lot. Unfortunately this is the only one I've got left, due to a fight with my computer. I learned the value of back-ups that day!
Anyway, the island of Ilnacullen lies in the Bay of Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland. The only way to get there is by ferry and on the way there, you will almost always see seals. At the right time of year you will even see seal-pups! After you've arrived on the island, there are flowers and plants everywhere and finding the most beautiful is a daunting task. There were two areas of the island I really loved and the Italian Garden was one of them. I could imagine myself sitting at the far end of the photo, reading a book, enjoying a glass of wine or talking to friends. The gardening I would leave to a hunky gardener of course, no point in getting my hands dirty doing something I know nothing about! And if I can afford a garden like this, I can also afford a gardener I think!
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I have only been to Ireland once - I see I have to go there once more :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame that you lost your photos. My daughter had the same problem recently. Her hard drive was broken.The garden is wonderful!
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that looks lovely
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I'm so sorry you lost your photos, computers -- as wonderful as they are can cause incredible frustration!! I love this photo that you managed to save though and what a beautiful place. My ancestors are from Ireland and I always wanted to visit -- maybe someday! In the meantime I have lovely photos like yours to enjoy!
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Sylvia
Looks like a beautiful place to visit.
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I can see Ireland from my Island every day. Beautiful coastline.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you lost all the other photos, but this one is really lovely! Another place to take note of.
ReplyDeleteYep gardenrer comes with the garden
ReplyDeleteThe picture you have is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so peaceful. By the way, look at all your comments and how your following has grown. Good for you. Keep up the great posts.
I agree - a hunky gardener would be the perfect match with that garden - sorry to hear you lost so many photos. Sorry, for sure.
ReplyDeletebeautifully framed image!
ReplyDeleteItalian imagery on an Irish island; interesting.
ReplyDeleteOh also sorry about the photos.
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I've never been to Ireland, but each time I read a post about it, I want to go! Not the right time of year though, I think. Warm sunny weather would be best!
ReplyDeleteLovely post. :)
This looks like such a delightful place. I would love to visit there sometime. Thanks for the tour.
ReplyDeleteI suspect you're correct that if you can afford this garden (a real beauty) you can afford a gardener. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame you lost your photos. That reminds me, I better do a backup.