Mon - September 8, 2003Monday, September 8, 2003 (Kingscourt - Republic of Ireland)Gas heating warms the cockles. Shall we bus it
into the city or risk taking the
brick?
Trinity College
must
be the first thing on everyone's list of attractions in Dublin. The Book of
Kells brings many visitors and deservedly so. Is our lens wide enough? Scuppered
by Irish holidays. Don't break down on us now!
Posted at 01:21 PM Read More Sun - September 7, 2003Sunday, September 7, 2003 (Near Dublin - Republic of Ireland)Last night's bed was definitely
not
flat. Powerscourt is a grand house with an even grander setting. Driving on
fumes.
Posted at 01:20 PM Read More Sat - September 6, 2003Saturday, September 6, 2003 (Roundwood - Republic of Ireland)Worried about nothing in the end but being locked
in was a strange feeling. An enormous eighteenth century mansion. Never seen a
grain store that looked like this. Never a campsite when you need
one.
Posted at 01:19 PM Read More Fri - September 5, 2003Friday, September 5, 2003 (Celbridge - Republic of Ireland)A long haul but we have to cross the country
sometime. Driving towards better weather. The High Crosses of Ireland. In search
of a prehistoric monument but was it really worth it? We now have Dublin in our
sites. Security can sometimes be a concern.
Posted at 01:19 PM Read More Thu - September 4, 2003Thursday, September 4, 2003 (Athenry - Republic of Ireland)Chased away by the weather. Doesn't take much to
make a village. Onwards through the Burren. In search of a dentist. And finally,
I find my DVDs. Glad this wasn't America.
Posted at 01:18 PM Read More Wed - September 3, 2003Wednesday, September 3, 2003 (Doolin - Ireland)Sharing the same spot. Slowly but steadily North.
The Cliffs of Moher versus the Cliffs of Dover. Will Doolin hold our traditional
music? A service wash was very welcome.
Posted at 01:18 PM Read More Tue - September 2, 2003Tuesday, September 2, 2003 (Bunratty - Republic of Ireland)Nap time before a night of Irish music and
dancing. Where do all those sayings come from?
Posted at 01:17 PM Read More Mon - September 1, 2003Monday, September 1, 2003 (Bunratty - Republic of Ireland)A run in with the police gets your heart pumping.
Perhaps a parking spot farther away from a school would have been a better
choice. Must keep track of the pennies when the beach is so fuel hungry. The
prettiest town in all of Ireland? Great entertainment in the great hall of
Bunratty.
Posted at 01:16 PM Read More Sun - August 31, 2003Sunday, August 31, 2003 (Newcastle West - Republic of Ireland)Pub crawling slows you down. Another second night
in the same place. Still looking for those DVDs. Never too far from another
castle. And where shall we go now? Why pay for a campsite when you can
park
for free?
Posted at 01:16 PM Read More Sat - August 30, 2003Saturday, August 30, 2003 (Cahersiveen - Republic of Ireland)It's OK to stop moving for a while. Breakfast
till noon. Basking seals have got the right idea. Still searching for that
elusive traditional music.
Posted at 01:15 PM Read More Saturday, August 30, 2003 (Cahersiveen - Republic of Ireland)The Ring of Kerry. Brief stops along the way.
Keeping in touch is always fun. A nice little hideaway.
Posted at 01:15 PM Read More Thu - August 28, 2003Thursday, August 28, 2003 (Kenmare - Republic of Ireland)We can't fill
every
day with excitement. The weather and our mood are tightly linked. In search of
traditional music.
Posted at 01:14 PM Read More Wed - August 27, 2003Wednesday, August 27, 2003 (Kinsale - Republic of Ireland)Nothing square about it. Kissing the Blarney
Stone. South towards the coast. Star Trek withdrawal symptoms. As ever, we never
really know what tomorrow brings.
Posted at 01:14 PM Read More Tue - August 26, 2003Tuesday, August 26, 2003 (Cork - Republic of Ireland)There is a reason why it's called the
Emerald
Isle. The fast growing pace of the economy.
Some cities are more equal than others. So much for our
follow the
sun policy. Picking up the routine
again.
Posted at 01:13 PM Read More Mon - August 25, 2003Monday, August 25, 2003 (Cork - Republic of Ireland)Out of sight of civilisation brings a welcome
break. Slowly learning the systems of the
brick.
They also use these in wine bottles.
Posted at 01:13 PM Read More Sun - August 24, 2003Sunday, August 24, 2003 (Cahir - Republic of Ireland)A leisurely start to the day. More castles on the
way keep the journey interesting. How many castles? The Swiss family didn't live
here. A perfect spot for the night.
Posted at 01:12 PM Read More Sat - August 23, 2003Saturday, August 23, 2003 (Kilkenny - Republic of Ireland)So much to do here. And off we go again, in some
direction or other. How many pubs does it take to make an Irish town? The cost
of camping in Ireland. One of the jewels of Irish history. Another toilet to add
to our collection.
Posted at 01:12 PM Read More Fri - August 22, 2003Friday, August 22, 2003 (Enniscorthy – Republic of Ireland)Motoring through the countryside. Arrival in the
Emerald Isle.
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