We were ecstatic to finally be in Ireland, a place we had both wanted to visit for years. The countryside was just as beautiful and green as we had imagined. Our timing didn't work out to do a tour of the Ring Of Kerry, so we decided to at least do a day trip to Killarney. Upon arrival Jack thought it appropriate to drive me crazy by repeatedly singing "Christmas In Killarney." From the town center it's a short and pleasant walk to Ross Castle. A good part of the walk is on a trail along the river and through an enchanting forest full of moss covered trees. The castle sits in a … [Read more...]
Quaint Cork
They Thought We Were Going On An Epic Journey! We took a bus from Dublin to Cork. It was about 5 hours. Everyone kept warning us how painfully slow the buses are. They would say, " oh my, your going to take the bus all the way from Dublin to Cork, it will be 5 hours!". These people are not used to traveling distances of any kind, much like a lot of the people who live in Great Britain. Going to the next town is a big event for them. Are we strange because a five hour bus ride is not a big deal to us? The bus ride was pleasant enough, we passed by lots of sheep farms, and low lying … [Read more...]
St. James Gate, Where The Guiness Flows Like Water
For Guinness lovers there is nothing more satisfying than having a drink of the dark stuff right form the source. This is the St. James Gate Brewery and Guinness Storehouse. For my Guinness loving husband this was an item checked off his wish list. Jack Has Found Heaven at the St. James Gate Brewery And Guinness Storehouse The best part of the brewery building is the top floor Gravity Bar. Here you can sit and enjoy a professional poured glass of Guinness while you take in the 360 degree views of Dublin. During a tour of the Guinness Storehouse you get to see the brewing equipment … [Read more...]