Breakfast at Waterford Castle..........we didn't want to leave..........so peaceful and beautiful!!!
Leaving the Ormonde Suite at Waterford Castle!!!
Taking the ferry off the island and on our way to Waterford Crystal Factory Tour!!
We are waiting in line to get our tickets for the Waterford Crystal Tour........
The next couple of pictures are from the Waterford Crystal Showroom!!! The pieces are exquisite!!!!
See all the Waterford Crystal Chandeliers...............with the table set to the nines!!! (I didn't buy a thing!!) No that is not a Waterford Crystal bag you see me holding.............
Entering the Waterford Crystal Factory......isn't the crystal clock beautiful!! It is on my list for Christmas!!
This piece below is a "John LaRocha" piece. The crystals around the base are all hand carved!! His pieces are exceptional!!!
The Cobalt Crystal decanter is what I would like for Christmas as well........
One of the skilled craftsman forming a vase.........very interesting!!
These molds are just getting prepared.....they will be for the Hersey Candy Company in the USA...
Waterford Crystal is making a dedication for the 911 memorial.......this is just the proto-type
Etched crystal bowl.........
This is Cinderella's carriage and horses..this is being made for a firm in Taiwan........
Leaving the Waterford Crystal factory.......they are currently in the process of making all the crystal awards for the 2012 London Olympics............
Ritz Carlton Powerscourt Enniskerry........entering our room (the long hallway with huge closet to the left)
Our bed and sitting room.........
Sitting room to our large balcony...........
Entrance to our bathroom.....with heated marble floors and flat screen t.v. in the bathroom!!!
Soaking tub.......shower is behind in a special room of it's own...........
Our balcony..........
Grounds looking out from out balcony..........
Beautiful place will do more exploring tomorrow.........
On our way to the PUB!!! Till tomorrow.........Thank you kids...........we still can't believe we are here and enjoying life............Love Mom and Dad
More beautiful pics! The Waterford Crystal must have been amazing in real life.
ReplyDeleteThat is the most amazing "room" I have ever seen! Heated marble floors? Really? WOW You are so very blessed indeed!
ReplyDeleteGlad you guys are having fun, the pics are beautiful. We miss you and love you lots!!!
ReplyDeletep.s. I knew dad wasn't going to play golf.
We've been loving the new posts every day. It looks like you two are having a blast (just make sure Gary gets enough rest, and pays attention to the road signs). Keep the posts coming!!
ReplyDeletegreg and kelly