St. Mary's B&B
Travel Blogs from Kilkenny
Sometimes you have to break the rules to have fun
... but we all got to see something worth staying up for; and when he fell asleep on the way to Kells Priory, I decided to let Alex go off on his own while I hung back with the sleeping baby.
Our full day in Kilkenny was pretty easy-going. We started the day seeing Kilkenny Castle, which, to be honest was a bit of a let-down, as it has been substantially refurbished and modernized. Maybe it is because I never imagined ...
On the road
... or silly side. I kept him happy for quite a while in the car today just by pretending that my finger was a bee landing on him (buzz buzz buzz... He's on your nose!)
So far traveling with a baby is definitely less relaxing and less predictable, but it is also lots of fun. Alex and I aren't really interested in all-inclusive resorts or tours where everything is taken care of for you. When we travel, we want adventure. It's kind of like having a child, really. ...
Castles, Abbeys, and two more curbs
... delightful cod, and I chose the lamb, being in Ireland and all. Our meal came with potatoes cooked four different ways-all delicious. We've been spending our time in the library, taking after dinner tea and enjoying the fire. The Irish wolfhound, Mr. Higgins, mixes gently with the guests. Luckily, he's not overweight, otherwise he could easily knock Kim over, since he comes up to her hips. Tomorrow we are off to the Dingle peninsula to search for the elusive berry ...
Exploring the Emerald Isle
... 8220;occasional camper” a wardrobe (you can get one pizza box in it at a pinch) and it even has two double beds as well although we can’t figure our how you would actually get up there to sleep in it.
We are enjoying the sound of peace and quiet and a cow mooing right next door to us – ah the country!
Well, that’s it for now – tomorrow we will provide tales of the Doolin leg of our adventure.
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Shakespeare Meets West Africa
... comes in and is caught by surprise when I’m just sitting in there. I leave, finally, go to a creperie for breakfast, and wander over to the castle. The day is calm, blue is peeking out of the sky. The castle grounds are huge and green, so I expect a peaceful sit on one of the benches. But alas, this morning all the lawnmowers in Ireland are mowing the castle lawn. And by lawn mowers, I mean huge tractor looking things. They drive by, wave, I ...
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