Pork on a Stick

When we are up north, one of our favorite treats is Pork on a Stick, a fundraiser for the Nisswa Lions. The barbecue sauce is delicious, and the pork is so tender. Yummm...

Neighborhood Gardens

Our neighborhood is planning an entrance garden to our cul-de-sac. Doug and I were looking at other neighborhood gardens for ideas, and this one caught our eye. Our garden will be simpler, but I liked this design.

Sunset Down at the Lake

This is a photo of my son and his girlfriend. Her mother thought it would make a good puzzle, and I think she's right!

Campfire

Front Garden

My front garden earlier this summer.

Old Barn

Doug and I have been doing a lot of bike riding lately. We rode past this old barn last night and I thought it might make a nice puzzle picture.

Beach Towels

Lilies

Photo by Lisa Pertile

My sister took this picture of our aunt's lilies this weekend during our visit.

Garden Scarecrow

I met this gentleman while visiting my aunt and uncle in Northern Minnesota.

Flower Stand on Grafton Street

Flowers on Dublin's Grafton Street

The Temple Bar in Dublin

One of the pubs in Dublin

Fields of Ireland

Boats on Lough Nafooey

Keem Bay on Achill Island

Another view of Keem Bay

Coast at Keem Bay on Achill Island

Another Picture of Clifden, Ireland

Boats of Doo Lough

Doo Lough (pronounced like the Scottish Loch) is in County Mayo and is the location of a memorial to those who died in the Famine Walk of 1849.

In 1849, hundreds of starving people walked the 10 miles from Louisburgh down to the Delphi Lodge, hoping to get food for their families. They were turned away, and hundreds of people died on the walk back to Louisburgh.

Clifden in County Galway

Castlebar in County Mayo

After exploring Achill Island, we drove to Castlebar for dinner. I enjoyed the delicious seafood chowder at Cox's Restaurant and Bars.

Lamb on Achill Island

This little guy made me smile.

Atlantic Coast Drive, Achill Island

Red Door in Mulraney

I liked the colors on this building in Mulraney, Ireland

Kildownet Castle on Achill Island

One of Grace O'Malley's strongholds, Kildownet Castle is located on the south eastern corner of Achill Island in County Mayo. Known as the Pirate Queen, Grace (or Granuaile) lived in the 16th century. A famous meeting with Queen Elizabeth in 1593 to bargain for the release of her sons and half brother is recorded in the Queen's state papers. The castle is also known as Granuaile's Tower, or the Tower at Kildavnet.

You can see more pictures of Granuaile's Tower on Rambling Traveler.