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September 4, 2017
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Day 1
Monday, September 4, 2017 at 10:00 PM
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 28 m
Australia Shafston Reach -27.463565, 153.02822527°27’49” S 153°1’42” E
Leaving Australia
September 4, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We packed and Uncle Graham picked us up for our 10:30pm flight. Excited and ready for adventure...
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Day 2
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 67 m
Ireland Lisclogher Little 53.602375, -6.9811553°36’9” N 6°58’52” W
Arrived in Dublin - Athboy
September 5, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Landed in Dublin 3pm Tuesday, having had only a 2hr stop over in Abu Dhabi. Collect car and made our way to our friends in Athboy.
Greeted warmly by Tracey and Drew. We had just missed Caitlin as she had a Camogie semi-final. Paul arrived home from work and set up the BBQ to roast the chicken, Drew took the girls out the front to teach them hurling. Funny! Kids got the hang of it after a bit (Jess just wanted to smash it).. Great to see our friends 💖Read more
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Day 3
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 55 m
Ireland Athboy 53.623287, -6.92125853°37’24” N 6°55’17” W
Athboy - Nenagh
September 6, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Had the best sleep! Jess was just looking forward to being horizontal! Mum had coffee with Tracey before her and Drew went off to work and school. Caitlin and Paul left a bit later.
We got up, had brekky and headed off to Mullingar to get Irish SIM cards, then off to Nenagh. Stating in the Abbey Court Hotel near Hilary, Jim, Tara and Eve. Our friends have just moves from Donegal to The area around Nenagh.Read more
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Day 4
Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 12:00 PM
☀️ 15 °C
Altitude: 54 m
Ireland Nenagh 52.862099, -8.20980852°51’44” N 8°12’35” W
Nenagh - jail, castle, pub dinner
September 7, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Checking out Nenagh history, first stop old jail (which later became nunnery and school), met some lovely helpful ladies (Alice from Mooloolaba), learnt a bit about the history (innocence of the Cormac boys etc), checked out jail cells and saw the hanging platform.
Visited the castle and went to the top of the Keep (all 100 steps).
Then we drove out to Dromineer and Lough Derg to have a look.Read more
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Day 4
Thursday, September 7, 2017
☀️ 15 °C
Altitude: 54 m
Ireland Nenagh 52.862099, -8.20980852°51’44” N 8°12’35” W
Day 4 cont
September 7, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
After checking out the jail and castle, we checked Lough Derg at a little place called Dromineer. We drove through a cute little village called Ballycommon, and we thought it would be a great place for Hil, Jim and the kids to live. Turns out it's where they are looking and where the kids go to school.
Finished a great day out with dinner at the Abbey Bar.Read more
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Day 5
Friday, September 8, 2017
☀️ 15 °C
Altitude: 72 m
Ireland Pike 53.372234, -8.07482253°22’20” N 8°4’29” W
Nenagh to Killaloe
September 8, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Heading to Killaloe and Ballina today to check out the lake (Lough Derg). First stop brekky and Spa, where the girls spent ages getting their nails done. While the painting happened mum had coffee with Hilary, got rained on, did a bit of shopping, sat in the sun (started to get sunburnt so had to put on a hat!!...good ol Irish weather) to wait for pick up for our trip to Killaloe/Ballina and another view of Lough Derg.Read more
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Day 5
Friday, September 8, 2017
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 48 m
Ireland Killaloe 52.817486, -8.45289252°49’3” N 8°27’10” W
Killaloe-Ballina
September 8, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Great day! Drove along Lough Derg at Killaloe. Walked to the old fort Beal Boru, the original mound and timber fortress of Brian Boru (located at the narrow point of the Shannon). Walked around Killaloe, Dad and Em checked mout the chapel. Had yummy pizza and drinks at Flannagens. Heaps of laughs...very sunny 😆...then came back to Nenagh for facials 💖Read more
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Day 6
Saturday, September 9, 2017
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Ireland Blackwater 53.652802, -6.681453°39’10” N 6°40’53” W
Cashel-Golden-Athboy
September 9, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Checked out of hotel, visited Hil and kids off to check out Rock of Cashel and Hurling final. Watched tight tense game. Extra extra time.
Arrived in Athboy, met Brenda (Hack McKenna's aunt). Lots of laughs, fantastic dinner.Read more
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Day 7
Sunday, September 10, 2017
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 34 m
Ireland Dublin Castle 53.344096, -6.26748653°20’39” N 6°16’3” W
Dublin-camogie finals
September 10, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
All Ireland Camogie finals: Westmead v Dublin, Cork v Meath, Cork v Kilkenny.. All good games Westmeath and Cork winning 1&3, 2nd final was a draw and will be replayed next week.
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Day 8
Monday, September 11, 2017
☀️ 13 °C
Altitude: 121 m
Ireland Carnbane 53.740189, -7.15402953°44’25” N 7°9’15” W
Loughcrew
September 11, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Had yummy crepes and coffee at the garden centre, got the key and off we went looking for the Cairns and portal tombs.
Walked up to mountain to the Cairns (with the sheep). Unlocked the gates to an ancient tomb (just us and a couple of locals). Inside was quite small, though we were able to stand. The wall still had remnants of ancient drawings. Em was trying to predict the weather 😂, she was as good at that as she was walking back down the hill!
At 8 pm we watched Caitlin win her Gaelic football semi final. Freezing but fun!Read more
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Day 9
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
☀️ 13 °C
Altitude: 7 m
Ireland Milltown River 52.139259, -10.27446752°8’21” N 10°16’28” W
Athboy to Dingle via Adare
September 12, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Ventured off to the wilds of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way. Called into Adare, a cute little town with thatched roof houses (shops).
Arrived in Dingle to find our accomodation was booked for another time, thankfully last minute option was way better.Read more
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Day 10
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 41 m
Australia Buderim -26.691396, 153.05542826°41’29” S 153°3’20” E
More memories of Dingle
September 13, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Spectacular sights of the Wild Atlantic Way and Dingle surrounds.
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Day 10
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
☀️ 9 °C
Altitude: 87 m
Ireland Kilvickadownig 52.110851, -10.4032852°6’39” N 10°24’12” W
Dingle peninsula
September 13, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Fantastic drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, following the Slea Head Road. Stunning scenery, tricky road, changing weather, lots of laughs. Checked out old houses from the famine times and a Celtic fort from the iron age. Stopped for lunch at a little cafe for quiche and soup. Followed Em's directions to Brandons creek (from 1968 movie, Ryan's daughter). Back to Dingle for a bit of shopping and dinner.Read more
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Day 11
Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 12:00 AM
⛅ 7 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Ireland Blackwater 53.652802, -6.681453°39’10” N 6°40’53” W
Dingle
September 14, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Walked to the point to find Fungi the dolphin. Found an old castle/keep and some amazing coastline. Fun walk, kids joked and tried to take trick pics :) Back in Dingle, kids chilled, Vince walked the streets and checked out the churches, Tracey found the art galleries, bought some fun prints. Also stumbled on an artist in residence with the most amazing 'seascape' paintings. You could feel the water around. (9500 euros). Finished the night with dinner at Anchot down. Yummy fresh fish and chips. 💖Read more
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Day 12
Friday, September 15, 2017
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 56 m
Athboy 53.623367, -6.92076753°37’24” N 6°55’15” W
Dingle-Athboy via Nenagh
September 15, 2017, Athboy ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Left Our lovely house in Dingle, headed off along the road to Connor Pass. Amazing! Like the 'land before time'. Apparently carved out by ice. Jess said she could tell because it was freezing :) Stopped off and V, J &E climbed up to a lake set in the mountains. Continued on th Tralee then stopped to see Hilary and girls in Nenagh. Next stop...Bective. Drew's U15 Gaelic football game. Arrived back at the house to find 3 cows running around in the yard, being chased by the dogs :) Jess wanted to round them up! Ps she also wants to be a tractor driver. Fun chats and laughs til midnight :)Read more
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Day 13
Saturday, September 16, 2017
⛅ 11 °C
Altitude: 107 m
Ireland Dunshaughlin 53.514275, -6.54128453°30’51” N 6°32’29” W
Dunshlaughlin - Caitlyn GF
September 16, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Caitlin had her Gaelic Football GF, and Drew had a rugby game. Great games. Clan a Gael had a win, which was huge for all involved. Team and supporters went to Alfie's bar afterwards. Jess, Em and Drew stayed home and watched movies :)Read more
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Day 14
Sunday, September 17, 2017
☀️ 13 °C
Altitude: 31 m
Ireland Sligo Airport 54.267151, -8.595754°16’2” N 8°35’45” W
Irish surfing 12 degrees!
September 17, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
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Day 14
Sunday, September 17, 2017
☀️ 13 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Ireland Magheraboy 54.271783, -8.52382654°16’18” N 8°31’26” W
More craziness
September 17, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Playing hurling in the beach, swimming in the Wild Atlantic, eating ice cream, watching the All Ireland Gaelic football final (Dublin beat Mayo by a point)..
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Day 15
Monday, September 18, 2017
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 70 m
Ireland Portlester 53.529625, -6.92611753°31’47” N 6°55’34” W
Athboy
September 18, 2017 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Just chilling today. Kids telling ghost stories and freaking each other out, singing Disney songs 😂
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Day 16
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 10:40 PM
⛅ 11 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Netherlands Royal Palace of Amsterdam 52.373165, 4.8906652°22’23” N 4°53’26” E
Amsterdam
September 19, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Funny trip! Delayed on departure, got into the wrong car on arrival and ended up in the most amazing room! Cool art, 5 level bed and best pizza dinner!
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Day 17
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 2:50 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Netherlands Middelburg 51.501492, 3.61479951°30’5” N 3°36’53” E
Amsterdam -Middelburg
September 20, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Woke up in our very cool room. Explored the Van Gogh museum, took a tour of the canals, then headed off to our cousins in Middelburg. Great to see these guys after last seeing them at home :) Willem is a little cutie, chubby cheeks. Yummy dinner, olives and Argentinian and French wine 🍷Read more
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Day 18
Thursday, September 21, 2017
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Netherlands Middelburg 51.501492, 3.61479951°30’5” N 3°36’53” E
Middelburg
September 21, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Walked into Middleburg town along the canals. Waited for a passing barge, had to wait for the road to come back. Kids explored the markets while we mum and dad had lunch and coffee at a cafe.
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Day 19
Friday, September 22, 2017
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Netherlands Slot Haamstede 51.697887, 3.74223351°41’52” N 3°44’32” E
Haamstede
September 22, 2017 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Chilling for the morning, yummy brekky of freshly baked bread, cheese, tomatoes, sundried tomatoes and Sander's dad's honey. Then headed out to the beach for ice cream and fish and chips and on through the delta works (which keep the Netherlands from flooding). Drove on to Haamstede-Burgh , a cute village where we all went out seperate ways. Mum met some lovely ladies in a bakery/ coffee shop, dad checked out the church, kids looked in the shops and took pics.Read more
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Day 20
Saturday, September 23, 2017
☀️ 16 °C
Altitude: 545 m
Switzerland Bern 46.947563, 7.44912246°56’51” N 7°26’57” E
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Middelburg-Berne
September 23, 2017 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Left cousins in Middelburg, drove through Belgium, Luxembourg and France to Bern, Switzerland. Changing countryside and some cute French villages. Caught the tram into Old Town Bern for dinner and ice-cream.Read more
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Day 21
Sunday, September 24, 2017
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: 41 m
Australia Buderim -26.691396, 153.05542826°41’29” S 153°3’20” E
Exploring Bern
September 24, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Amazing sights of ancient times :)
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