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Sometimes you have to break the rules to have fun
... the ruins I mentioned above).
One of the highlights of the day was our visit to the pub at Kyteler's Inn, which has been in operation for more than 650 years--there's a pretty interesting story behind it too, worth a short read. We had supper and enjoyed some local musicians as well as conversation with a local woman and her daughter. The woman's grandson was a little older than Oliver. He definitely made a few ...
On the road
As I expected, the nature of our trip changed drastically when we got the rental car. We are no longer limited to places our feet and public transportation can take us. We are finally seeing the Ireland we came to see.
I'm not going to get into driving in Ireland--that deserves its own post--but suffice to say it is exciting. Sitting in the back seat navigating while hanging out with the kid, I kind of feel like I'm on the Amazing Race (come to think of it--why ...
Castles, Abbeys, and two more curbs
... cathedral. With roofs lost many years ago, plants grow from the stone bricks. In one area, there is an archway that is fashioned with heads all along the arch. The bottom heads are described as "grotesque" but they become more serene as they move up the arch and closer to God. After the cathedral, we moved out to the graveyard. The guidebook indicated that there are a few more vacant spots for the living; these people were placed on a waiting list by ...
Exploring the Emerald Isle
... not retell via blog just how cold it is travelling in this thing (much more toasty when stationary thank goodness) but that’s just part of the fun! Right???
And off we hurtled along the N11, then M11 then onto the M50, and then finally off in a westerly direction on the N7 heading in Limerick’s general direction.
Along a bit, we took an exit in search of “Inch” in Co. Laios near Vicarstown. With no road ...
Day fourteen
... seven and were headed to Sam's as he offered to cook dinner, but I enjoyed the walk home in the evening sun, and returned home to cook pasta, shower and chatted to Dora for hours instead of going to this evenings talk. It was a nice relaxing evening. Tomorrows breakfast is at eight because of a site visit to Ballytobin, a local Camphill community with strong connections to the town of Callan. Cripes. Better get some ...
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