July 1998
Just as we’re nearing the signs for Bantry (about 2-3 kms out), someone in front of us stops suddenly to pull into an ESSO station. The car directly in front also stops. We stop. The two cars behind us, don’t. Smash, into the back of our car! We are angry, but mostly unhurt, although our necks are stiff. Mum seems to be okay.
As our journey continues, so does the rain. Even harder, joined by wind and fog.
We pass straight through Bantry and into Ballylickey where we find the Sea View House hotel. It is absolutely gorgeous. Mum’s room is The Garden Suite and ours is #307.
We overlook the beautiful gardens and can see the inlet of Bantry Bay and the hills in the distance.
Torrents of rain lash against our windows. We sit and read. Relax and listen to the news as the winds and rain swirl around us. Despite the ambience of the hotel, we are very dispirited.
When the proprietor, Kathleen O’Sullivan, hears about our accident, she sends tea and coffee and cookies in beautiful silver pots to our rooms. She lets us know that dinner is at 7:30.
Our spirits lift immensely! (Of course the pictures were taken during much better weather.)
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