Unfortunately for me, a couple of days earlier I started to develop a tooth abscess. Painkillers and some Potcheen supplied by Paul weren't working (I am not sure that it was full-strength moonshine...) so I decided to take myself off to find a dentist. I found a very nice man in Headford who prescribed some antibiotics. While I was out and about trying to cure myself, Anita stayed with Paul, doing the washing and no doubt discussing old times, families and the way of the world generally.
After lunch, Paul hitched up his boat and we all went off to Luimnagh East on Lough Corrib to launch it. The Corrib is a huge expanse of water that gives its name to the area. Luimnagh East is towards the bottom end of the Lough and is the main area where Paul goes fishing. Cruising around the islands in the Lough, it was easy to understand his love of the place. We cruised down as far as the Annaghdown Tower before making our way back along the channel through the narrows and the ramp where we launched the boat.
That night, we went into Headford for a nice dinner at Anglers Rest Hotel.
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