8 August 2012
So off we took, at 6:15 in the evening, out of Waterford City for Tramore. I was enjoying the changing scenery and making lite conversation. I really owed Anne for this side trip. She told me several times we weren't staying long. I said we did need to eat something anyway and what a great place to get something.
So off we took, at 6:15 in the evening, out of Waterford City for Tramore. I was enjoying the changing scenery and making lite conversation. I really owed Anne for this side trip. She told me several times we weren't staying long. I said we did need to eat something anyway and what a great place to get something.
A little about Tramore: The town has long been associated with Irish tourists and offered a traditional seaside experience of ice-cream, fairground and sand. The beach front features a long promenade and an amusement park, and has 5 km (3 mi) of beach and sand dunes looking out onto the Atlantic Ocean. The Promenade was erected in 1914. Ireland's premier seaside resort.
The fates were with us as we found a parking spot right in front of the promenade facing the water. We got out and walked around a bit and I took pictures. What a place to people watch. I would love to go back some day and rent a place right on the water. The views are ever changing and beautiful looking out onto the ocean and I know there are many places if historical interest in the area.
As we were walking around, Anne asked if I'd like to play some slots. Is the Pope Catholic? I said I don't see a casino as she walked me up to a large arcade. Anne then said have at it for an hour as she ambled back to the car. Well, there in the back area of this family arcade is a separate large area filled with slots. It would remind one of Las Vegas in the very early days. OK, I have an hour let's see what I can lose. When you win and cash out real coins clang down into the tray. Forgot to get a cup - 28 euro in coins is a lot for a little purse. I moved to another machine, with a cup this time. In all the times I have gone to a casino, I've never had to have the attendent cash me out of a machine till now.
I was back at the car in less than 45 minutes and 95 euros richer. I told Anne let's have dinner and it's on me. We made a beeline for the fish and chips shop. With our fish and chips, onion rings and drinks, we head back to the car to eat, watch humanity walk by and the changing ocean view. Vegas was never this good.
We had had a great day. We chatted like magpies on the way home and even missed the turn off on the motorway, but made it home safe and sound.
As we were walking around, Anne asked if I'd like to play some slots. Is the Pope Catholic? I said I don't see a casino as she walked me up to a large arcade. Anne then said have at it for an hour as she ambled back to the car. Well, there in the back area of this family arcade is a separate large area filled with slots. It would remind one of Las Vegas in the very early days. OK, I have an hour let's see what I can lose. When you win and cash out real coins clang down into the tray. Forgot to get a cup - 28 euro in coins is a lot for a little purse. I moved to another machine, with a cup this time. In all the times I have gone to a casino, I've never had to have the attendent cash me out of a machine till now.
I was back at the car in less than 45 minutes and 95 euros richer. I told Anne let's have dinner and it's on me. We made a beeline for the fish and chips shop. With our fish and chips, onion rings and drinks, we head back to the car to eat, watch humanity walk by and the changing ocean view. Vegas was never this good.
Nice beach!
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