Sion Hill House
Travel Blogs from Waterford
Be 'prepared.'
... a plan. Or that I should know where I am going or anything else. I have options of going places and a few places that I definitely want to see after that sure whatever happens happens. I know my final flight lands in Hanoi. I know my return flight leaves from Bangkok. I have looked at the map a couple of times with Fiona and we kind of looked at a route that brought us South and then into Cambodia and back into Thailand. Now that is ...
Vietnam Visa
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Fiona – ‘How do we get that?’
Me – ‘Send your phone off to the Embassy.’
The conversation carried on for a couple of minutes before:
Me – ‘Did I just tell you to send your phone off to the embassy?’
Fiona – ‘Yep.’
Me – ‘I meant passport.’
Fiona – ‘Yea I thought that alright, we can ...
Sometimes you have to break the rules to have fun
... living in castles, but I much preferred the castle's coach house and stables, which have been converted into the Kilkenny Design Craft Centre, containing shops and workshops for local craftspeople. I picked up a Celtic ring for myself and a little something to put in with a Christmas card to a friend this year. Despite their great selection, our hunt for the perfect Aran sweaters continues (and we took the short trip out of ...
On the road
... The only major stop we made along the way was to visit the ruins of a monastery in Glendalough founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin. It was a quiet little spot, rich with history, and just a tad haunting.
If today is any indication, Oliver likes driving through Ireland. He slept most of the time, and when he was awake we passed the time singing songs and playing. I reflected today that it would likely be very difficult to entertain a baby if you have ...
Castles, Abbeys, and two more curbs
... back in the 1930's. That's some foresight! From the graveyard, you can look down the hill to the Hore Abbey below. With a name like that, we had to visit. Kim was a little apprehensive, as we had to walk through some fenced areas to get there. "I think we're trespassing," she said with great concern. I assured her the Rick Steves had given me the instructions, and this seemed to relieve her a bit (note to self, use this excuse in the future). The Hore Abbey ...
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Foxmount Country House
Passage East Road, Waterford | B&B- It was okay
- Agree with the last review
- Liked it with reservations
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Dunroven B&B
Ballinaneesagh, Waterford | B&B -
Hazelbrook Bed and Breakfast
10 The Vee Cork Road, Waterford | B&Bfrom $57 -
Brown's Townhouse
29 South Parade, Waterford | B&B -
St. Albans Bed & Breaklfast
Cork Road, Waterford | B&B
