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Sometimes you have to break the rules to have fun
What is the first rule of parenting? Don't disturb a sleeping baby, right? Well, we've broken that rule quite a few times this trip.
Yesterday, we drove about a half-hour outside Kilkenny to see the ruins at Jerpoint Abbey, and as is Oliver's practice, he fell asleep on the drive. We felt like such terrible parents, pulling a grumpy baby out of a car seat so we could see more remnants of monastic life. He was a ...
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
... his recent brush with a stampede. One minute they can be chewing cud and the next they can be chasing you. I chose not to tell Kim what I was thinking until we were well out of cow earshot. She was not as amused as I was. We did our best to drive, without getting lost, from Cashal to the Ballyseede Castle. We arrived safely at 6:30 and arranged dinner for 7:00. It's not often you get to eat in a castle, so I didn't mind paying $100 for a two course meal. Kim ...
Co Waterford
... to an experience which can only be described as magical "The Magic Road". Stop at the fairy tree, situated a few yards from the road to your left, and turn off the engine. To your amazement you will find that the car will travel backwards up the hill.
In short Waterford offers something for all. It also boasts the cheapest hotel rooms in Ireland with rooms as little a 60 euro per night for two sharing. If your in the area why not visit ...
Day fifteen
This mornings early start was overshadowed by an ominous dark grey cloud in the sky, and halfway through breakfast it began to **** it down with rain. It didn't dampen our spirits though - pardon the pun - and we car pooled our way out to Ballytobin, the local Camphill community for children and adults with special needs. Camphill was established in Scotland near Aberdeen, I think it was in the seventies, and moved over ...
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