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Since retiring we are trying to explore as many places as possible without rushing through any of them. もっと詳しく🇨🇦Bright's Grove
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    • Terry And Randy Clarke旅行者Ireland
      Our drive from Doolin to Galway via The Burren
      Roads were two lane but tiny two lanes. These busses are huge.Just spectacular views.We stopped at the Aillwee Burren Experience to see this area up closeLori is still in flip-flops even in the Burren.Wild areaI'm always the short one.Salthill area of Galway. Check out the right side of the building. Randy loved this.Ducked in to The Office to get out of the rain and spent the afternoon betting on the horsesWe were at the Listowel race track on Sunday. We were too early for the races so we enjoyed on tvThe winning ticketsSalthill GalwayWe had dinner at The GalleonOur little hotel. Small but very nice.The pub we spent the afternoon watching and betting on races.Crazy pub Randy called Crackerbarrel on drugsWaterfront in SalthillO'Connors pub in Salthill. The fire was wonderful.So much stuff.

      Salthill

      2024年9月25日〜26日, アイルランド ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      We drove through the Burren on our way from Doolin to Galway. It is a very unique part of County Clare with stunning views of a very diverse landscape. We stopped for a walk to see the landscape up close. It was so beautiful. The drive was interesting, too. We were on a road called Corkscrew Hill passing tour buses and tractors. We would pull over into the bushes as far as we could and wait for them to pass. As we got closer to Galway, it started to pour. Our hotel was in Salthill, a beachfront area of Galway, and about a 15-minute walk to the historical center of the city. We parked by the beach and tried to get into our hotel early, but no luck. We were waiting for a cab to go into the city center and it started raining really hard. We were cold and wet, so we headed into the pub beside our hotel. What a good decision. Friendly bartenders and patrons made us welcome. Horse racing was on the big screen, and several patrons were betting. We were surprised to see the races were in Listowel. Randy and Mike ran down to the closest bookie, and each placed bets. Mike won in the first race and Randy in the second. We cashed in and blew the money on pints. The weather didn't improve so we decided to stay in the neighborhood. We had a nice dinner across from our hotel and then visited OConnors Pub for traditional music. The pub was very unique. It was old and very quirky, filled with so many weird things. Randy said it was like Crackerbarrel on drugs. There were several fireplaces, and our table was a sewing machine. It was our last night with Mike and Lori. We are taking them to the train station tomorrow. We've been calling Randy Rip for all you Yellowstone fans. We met some fellow Canadians and other people from Maryland. We didn't get to see much of Galway, but we did enjoy our visit.もっと詳しく

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    • Terry And Randy Clarke旅行者Ireland
      Crab Island from the Doolin Pier. Grey, cool day but not much rain
      1Mike and Lori waiting for our boat trip.I think this was called the Hags HeadA different view of the Hags HeadThe Cliffs of Moher from the water on a cold windy day.Warming up at Fitz's Pub. A few doors down from our cottage.The Cliffs of Moher by land on a warm sunny day.OBrians Tower at the Cliffs of Moher.We dressed for the previous days weather. Coat off, then hoodie offThe Cliffs of Moher are a must see.1Obrians Tower behind us.Lahinch Beach. Although it was calm there were surf lessons taking placeCornerstone Pub.Our walk from the cottage to Gus OConnors Pub. The cows on the right were hanging over the wall.Our entertainment at Fitz's. Great singer even with a cold.Beautiful Cliffs of Moher and my handsome husband.Gorgeous day.The water was calm and no wind at all.The cattle and sheep in this pasture had their own ruins. Our walk to old town.We had a 3 bedroom cottage in New Doolin for 2 nights.

      Cliffs of Moher

      2024年9月23日〜25日, アイルランド ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      The drive to Doolin was a little easier, most of the way was on national roads and even some time on a motorway. Randy was still not 100%, so we were grateful for a bit of a break for him. We booked a 45-minute cruise to see the cliffs from the water, but Randy stayed behind and tried to nap in the car. It was cold, grey, and windy, so a boat ride didn't appeal to him. It was really interesting to see the cliffs from the water, and Lori, Mike, and I enjoyed the cruise. Afterward, we warmed up in Fitz's Pub while we waited for our cottage to be ready. We went back there for dinner and to listen to music later that night. The cottage worked well. It had 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, so there was plenty of room. It had a washer and a drying rack, so we were able to catch up on our laundry. Day two, we went to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center and spent a couple of hours exploring. There were at least 20 tour buses and hordes of people, but we still were able to enjoy the beautiful views. We drove a little further south to a pretty little surf town called Lahinch for lunch. Cornerstone Pub was a quaint old spot with a friendly and entertaining bartender who kept us laughing. Dylan was a native of Lahinch, and he thinks it's the best spot in all of Ireland. Surfing is his passion, and it's a great place to surf. Later that day, we walked into Old Doolin to Gus OConnors Pub for traditional music. It was a nice walk there and back. We passed a friendly donkey and a pasture with cows and horses. We had cows behind our cottage, too. We woke up to them calling for their breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay in Doolin.もっと詳しく

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    • Terry And Randy Clarke旅行者Ireland
      Randy are you sure this is a road? Short cut in Listowel
      Listowel was a lovely town and we enjoyed a few hours exploring. Tidy Towns is a big deal here.The ruins of Listowel Castle, the racetrack was just behind it.Beautiful hotel with gorgeous flowers. It was furnished with period pieces, guests were dressed up.The view from the patio was amazing. We'd walked that bridge to the track.The town square was busy when services let out from both churches.Bunratty Folk Park was interesting. There were displays of country life from historical times.There was a village and rural displays and people in period dress. 2024 tourists.The castle was impressive. We had to climb steep winding staircases to see each level.Lots of climbing stairs so it was nice to sit.1Sheaf tossing competition. Randy told someone it was sheep tossing.Our hotel was beautiful and the gardens so colourful

      Are We In Listowel?

      2024年9月22日〜23日, アイルランド ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      We left Dingle heading to Bunratty and drove the stunning Connor Pass. It was another of those winding narrow roads with sheer drops a few feet from the car. We didn't get to see those views, though, as we were driving through thick fog. It was not a fun drive, but Randy did a great job. Once we were back on level ground, the fog lifted, and the sun even came out. We'd noticed on the map that there was a town called Listowel, so we decided to stop on the way to our destination, Bunratty. Randy grew up in the Listowell Ontario area, so we couldn't resist. It was a pretty town with lots to see. It was the first day of Race Week and the Harvest Festival, so there was so much going on. We saw the race track, the Writers Museum, and the castle. I wish we had more time here. We went on to Bunratty Castle and Folkpark for their Harvest Festival, and the rain held off long enough for us to visit. Randy had caught a bug and wasn't feeling good, so he was happy to check into our hotel. He did a great job today on a challenging drive, even feeling bad.もっと詳しく

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    • Terry And Randy Clarke旅行者Ireland
      Tigh Furlow our apartment in Dingle. Beautiful accommodation.
      Two ensuite bedrooms, a nice great room and lots of outdoor space.We met the owner of this beauty while wandering the waterfront.Pub in Dingle enjoying trad music.The musicians we were enjoying.Later that night in the Dingle Pub, great music and great people.Our beach walk on Slea Head.It was low tide on a beautiful sand beach. The seaweed left amazing patterns in the sandThis whole building is made of stone even the roof.4000 year old stone huts.Pretty Dingle at night.The Blasket IslandsBeautiful scenery on the Slea Head drive.The most westerly pub in Ireland.Slea Head drive.

      The Dingle Peninsula

      2024年9月20日〜22日, アイルランド ⋅ 🌙 16 °C

      Dingle was such a great stop on our trip. Our accommodations. Tigh Furlow exceeded our expectations. The owners did a wonderful job building this apartment at the back of their property. It was a bit of a walk into town, but that meant it was so peaceful, and we even heard the sheep. Our first night, Moira drove us into town and pointed out the best places. She dropped us off at the waterfront, and we started exploring. We had a nice dinner and then hit the pubs. We heard some great music and met some interesting people. We decided to walk the 1.5 kilometers home along the dark country road, and it was an adventure on its own. We did the Slea Head drive the following day, and the scenery was unbelievable. We stopped at Carhoo Bay Beach for a long beach walk and then checked out Dunbeg Fort. We wandered around Cashel Murphy, a collection of stone beehive huts that is thought to be over 4000 years old. We dropped into the most westerly pub in Ireland, Kruegars of Dunquin, for a late lunch. There were two Hen Parties and one Stag there, so great people watching. All three parties were on buses so they were free to really enjoy themselves. We wandered around Dingle that evening, and all the pubs and restaurants were packed. It really is a wonderful place.もっと詳しく

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    • Terry And Randy Clarke旅行者Ireland
      1Kenmore Stone Circle was an interesting stop
      We had a nice walk around the town of Kenmore.The view from the bridge in SneemThe view from our off road adventure was worth the scary drive.The wider part of the road where Randy was able to turn around.Very rugged and beautiful.Not even paved in parts.We couldn't get down to this beach unfortunately.The Skellig Ring was mostly single lane with lots of curves.We walked into town from our B&B and enjoyed dinner and drinks.The view from our B&B. We walked the beach in the morning.This cat joined us on our walk and insisted on lots of attention.Our B&B from the beach. The tree was impressive.Inch Beach.Perfect beach day.We didn't bring any summer clothes. Not even a pair of flip flops.One more picture of our scary driveThe view from our accommodations in KnightstownSt Mary's Cathedral in KilarneyInch Beach

      The Ring of Kerry

      2024年9月19日〜20日, アイルランド ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

      We had originally planned on driving the Ring of Kerry in one day, but after experiencing the Irish roads, we decided to take two days. We booked a B&B in Knights Town on Valentia Island to break up the day. Our first stop was Kenmore, where we checked out a stone circle that dates back to 2200 to 500 BC. It's one of the largest stone circles in southwest Ireland. Our next stop, after some beautiful scenery and many tour buses, was Sneem. We walked around the colorful little town and browsed in the gift shops. It's definitely busier on this drive. There were a couple of viewpoints we couldn't stop at since all the parking spots were taken. We decided to look for a WW2 historical marker that was what we thought a short side trip. At first the single lane wasn't too bad and we only passed one car. The road gradually got worse till I convinced Randy to turn around when there was a wider spot in the road. The views were spectacular, but the road was probably the worst we had been on. We continued on to the Skellig Ring and had great views of the Kerry Cliffs. We were all quite happy when we crossed the bridge to Valentia Island. It had been a long driving day. We had a bit of a surprise when we pulled into the driveway of our accommodations in Knightstown. I found it on Booking.com, the pictures looked great, the reviews were excellent, and it was rated 4.8 out of 5. Best of all, it was waterfront. However,I didn't even want to get out of the car when we arrived. The gardens were overgrown, and there was an assortment of strange items in amongst the tall grass and weeds. Our host was sitting outside waiting for us and told us a bit about the house. It was over 200 years old, his family bought it in the 1960s, and he grew up there with his 8 siblings. He and two of his brothers still lived in the home, and he ran it as a Bed and Breakfast. The house was huge and very old. We both had our own bathrooms, but they were across the hall. It was a little creepy, but we lived to talk about it. The view from the property was so beautiful, and it turned out OK in the end. The next morning, after a full Irish breakfast, we took a small ferry off the island and completed the Ring of Kerry drive in Kilarney. Randy had his t-shirt on from Kilarney Ontario, and we found him one from the original Kilarney. Our final stop before arriving in Dingle was Inch Beach. What a beautiful spot. We first walked the beach and then went back for the car and drove on the beach. The sun was shining and it was really warm, so it was a perfect beach day.もっと詳しく

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    • Terry And Randy Clarke旅行者Ireland
      We stopped at Cobh on our way to Kinsale. The Heritage Center was really interesting.
      We wandered along the waterfront reading information about the Titanic and Lusitania.The coloured houses were called the deck of cards.Most of the immigration ships left from Cobh so there was lots of information and memorials.Kinsal was so pretty and very walkable.Lots of colourful shops and restaurants. Our weather was great so we enjoyed the outdoors.We couldn't believe the full moon when we headed home from the pub.Kitty O Sheas was a great pubOur second day started out cloudy.Really cool houses on our morning walk.Although the day started out cool and cloudy we still enjoyed our walks.The Yacht Club had a nice building and docks across the street.Our harbour tour boat. They handed out blankets for the seats on top.We had to have a pint to sit in the sun and plan our routes for next day.An other great outdoor spot to catch the sun.Great bartenderFort Charles from the boat tour.Sailboat heading out of the harbour.Chris and Paul, friends of Mike and Lori's from Sarnia.

      Kinsale

      2024年9月17日〜19日, アイルランド ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

      We took a side trip to Cobh on our way to Kinsale and really enjoyed exploring the waterfront. We started at the Heritage Center, where we learned about the Titanics' last stop and the sinking of the Lusitania. There were brightly coloured buildings, lots of statues and interesting little shops. Randy and I couldn't resist a sausage roll with hot mustard. Kinsale was only about an hour further west, and we arrived in the late afternoon. Parking was a challenge, but we found a spot at the library. Our rooms were above a cafe, they were really nice but really small. After checking in, we wandered around exploring the town. There was so much to see, and we really enjoyed exploring. The streets were narrow and wound up and down the hillside. Cars barely had room for one lane of traffic, and you had to keep watching out for them. We found a pub with live music to end our first evening. We took a harbour tour the following day and learned a little about the history of the area. We also had a good view of both Charles and James forts from the water. Both were very impressive. There was a farmers market by the harbour. Later that afternoon we were enjoying the sunshine at a little pub when Lori spotted friends from Sarnia walking by. What a coincidence, Chris and Paul Campbell were just finishing their two week tour with a few days in Cork. They were just in Kinsale for a couple of hours. It was fun comparing stories and hearing about their trip. We had a really nice dinner at a small but elegant restaurant across from our hotel. Overall, we really enjoyed our time in Kinsale.もっと詳しく

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    • Terry And Randy Clarke旅行者Ireland
      Seal Rescue was our 1st stop. We really enjoyed hearing their story and seeing the rescued seals.
      Courtown was a pretty seaside resort town.Lori wanted to get her feet wet. It wasn't as cold as she expected.I wasn't quite as brave. Also I didn't bring flip flopsWe walked to the pier and along the waterfront.A little further south we stopped at Cahore Beach and Mike went for a swim.It was a gorgeous beach and we walked for awhile. I found a few pieces of sea glass.It was warm and sunny. It felt so good to have our feet in the sandWe were on some crazy roads on our way to Wexford our stop for the night.This pub was outside our hotel. Had to get the picture for our own MaggieThis was Beggars Alley and led from a main street to the waterfront.This pub was very close to some really nice shoppingA Pub, an Undertaker and a Husband Day Care.Oldest shop in Wexford. Sadly it wasn't opened.Inside Maggie Mays. Really friendly staff and customers. It was really pretty with a beautiful barSuch a beautiful beach.

      Wexford

      2024年9月16日〜17日, アイルランド ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      Our destination today was Wexford with a couple of stops along the way. We were on actually highways for part of the trip, and it felt so strange to be going fast. Our first stop was Seal Rescue Ireland, a volunteer organization that serves all of the country. Their goal is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release at risk seals. It is a very impressive organization with many dedicated individuals contributing to its success. You can find out more at https://www.sealrescueireland.org/
      We continued on to Courtown to explore this small resort town. There were many family focused attractions, a nice boardwalk, some pleasure boats, and a wharf. We walked down to the water, and Lori got her feet wet in the Irish Sea. We drove a little further south to Cahore Beach. The beaches were amazing and stretched before us for miles. Mike decided to go for a swim and then we walked for an hour or so. He said it wasn't as cold as expected, maybe the same as Lake Huron in early June. We found sea glass, some interesting shells, and even a mermaids purse. Back in the car and more crazy little roads until we reached Wexford in the late afternoon. We enjoyed exploring Wexford, visited a few pubs, and had dinner in a Thai restaurant.      もっと詳しく

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    • Terry And Randy Clarke旅行者Ireland
      This little shrine was across the street from our cottage.
      The river ran under the street, we passed this on our way to the shopsFirst stop O'Sheas pub.We spent a couple of hours touring the castle at Kilkenny.Over the bridge to O'Driscolls pub and beer garden. Great live music.View of the river from the Kilkenny castle.Interior of the castle.The ceiling of the portrait galley was so beautiful.Pedestrian mall in Kilkenny.Found the Hole In the Wall pub in Killkeny. Unfortunately it was closed.The roads to Kilkenny were small, winding and beautiful.We stopped at a lookout and the view was so beautiful.The church in Graiguenamanagh was old and very interesting.Doyles was a fun pub. It was also a hardware store.Small windy streets of Graiguenamanagh.These flowers on a restaurant were real. They were so beautiful.Our cottage in Graiguenamanagh.Open plan kitchen and sitting room.One of the bedrooms and bathrooms was in a loft.

      Graiguenamanagh

      2024年9月14日〜16日, アイルランド ⋅ 🌬 17 °C

      We had absolutely no idea how to pronounce the name of this lovely little village until we arrived. Even after a couple of days there, it was still a challenge, but what a lovely place. We rented the Weavers Cottage, which was very comfortable. It was only a short walk to the shops, restaurants and pubs. Mary, the owner, gave us a warm welcome and some great recommendations on local spots. The cottage was well appointed, and the fridge and cupboards were stocked. We also had a convenience store right beside us. Since it was Saturday night, the town was busy. We stopped in at a couple of pubs and then had dinner at a nice restaurant. We found a pub with live music after dinner, it was packed and we stayed for a set of rock music. It was packed with a younger crowd so people watching was great. The next day, we drove into Kilkenny and visited the castle. We had a nice lunch on the river and picked up a few supplies before heading back to Graiguenamanagh. We visited the pubs again, then picked up takeout and spent the evening in the cottage. The drive to and from Kilkenny was a highlight of our time here. The country roads were just magical.もっと詳しく

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    • Terry And Randy Clarke旅行者Ireland
      When we first got off the motorway we did have two full lanes.
      Even heading into the Wicklow Mountains we still had a bit of room.The landscape was continually changing. It was really windy too.Many parts of the Old Military Road were very narrow. Meeting oncoming traffic was crazy.The colours were spectacular.Unfortunately there were few places to pull over so most of the pictures were through the window.The wooded areas were lush and green.So much beauty.Coming to the end of The Old Military Road.Back to civilizationThe first place we could pull over. We all enjoyed a short break.Glendalough was our next stop. There were some impressive ruins.This was the chapel. The roof was stone, it was amazing to think how long it has stood up.These ferns were growing out of the walls of the chapel.The monks who built this in 1200 AD used this tower for protection.On our final leg to Graiguenamanagh, still narrow winding roads for a long way.2We made it to our pretty little house, wow that was an incredible drive.

      The First Epic Drive

      2024年9月14日, アイルランド ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      Our destination today was less than two hours if we took the motorways, but where's the fun in that. The Old Military Road wound through the Wicklow Mountains through Sally's Gap and was said to be one of the most scenic drives in Ireland. What could have been an hour and a half drive turned into four and a half hours, but oh, what a drive. Our compact SUV was really working hard to climb some of the inclines, but its compact size was a blessing on the narrow winding roads. The scenery ranged from fertile farmland to fields of heather to windswept barren land to green wild forests. We thought we saw all four sides of the Wicklow Mountains, and I was asked a few times if I was taking them in circles. We'll there was one time I did have us going the wrong way but only for about five minutes. Randy did an amazing job as always. Once we arrived in Glendalough, we thought the best of the drive was behind us, but definitely not so. We wandered around the ruins of the Church and Abbey, then headed southwest for our final destination, Graiguenamanagh. The roads were just as breathtaking for the rest of the journey. We were very happy when we met our host Mary out front of The Weavers Cottage on High St.もっと詳しく

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    • Terry And Randy Clarke旅行者Ireland
      Tug was not pleased that our backpacks were out in the car and he was giving us the stink eye.
      Waiting for the Parknfly bus. Everything fit in our backpacks.Through security and ready to fly.Our partners in crime.Our first stop in Dublin for live music and good beer.Great place, great music, great beer.The actual Temple Bar in the Temple Bar area of Dublin.There were interesting murals around the city. This pigeon was outside our hotel.First breakfast in a cool little cafeWe walked along the north side of the river. So much to see.The Half Penny Bridge. Couldn't see over so we looked through it.1We really enjoyed the Jamieson tour. There are so many whiskeys.The Brazen Head Pub was the oldest in Dublin.I think the armor was as old as the pub.Christ Church Cathedral was beautiful.Another beautiful church we passed on our walk to the Guiness Warehouse tour.The end of the Guiness tour was the Gravety Bar and a pint.Randy enjoyed his complimentary pint.Having fun with the characters in Guiness Advertising areaMore fun with the advertising displays.

      Dublin Fair City

      2024年9月11日〜14日, アイルランド ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

      Our flights were scheduled to leave late; 11:55, so we hung out with Tug until 3:00 before heading to the airport. The roads were great, and traffic was light until we got close to Toronto. We met Mike and Lori at Arizonas on Carlingview, and we enjoyed a nice dinner on the patio. We were less than a block from our parking spot, and we made it to the airport with three hours to spare. The flight was uneventful and we arrived in Dublin around 11:30 Wednesday morning. Immigration and Customs was a breeze, and we found the Dublin Express as soon as we walked out of the terminal. Our hotel was a short walk from the George Quay stop. The rooms were small but nicely appointed. We took a short break and then headed to the Temple Bar area to see the sights. We stopped at John Gogartys first, and they had great live music. We really felt we were in Ireland, and we enjoyed a couple of sets. We walked a little further down Fleet Street and found the actual Temple Bar. We met some fun people from Texas and really enjoyed our time there. We found a good traditional restaurant on the way back to our hotel and after that had an early night. The next morning, we found a nice restaurant for breakfast and then slowly made our way to the Jameson distillery. We walked along the north side of Liffey, enjoying the sights. We made a few side trips and even checked out a Mark's and Spencer's. The distillery tour was so cool. We really enjoyed it and met a nice young woman from Colorado who joined us for drinks at the Brazen Head afterward. We made our way slowly back towards our hotel and stopped for dinner. The next day, we had tickets for the Guiness Warehouse tour. We'd had so much fun the previous day we were moving a little slowly so we gave ourselves lots of time to walk the 3 kilometers to the warehouse. It was a little different than Jamieson in that it was a self-directed tour, but after we got started, it was pretty impressive. By the time we finished the tour and arrived at the top floor Gravity Bar, we were ready for our pint. Randy and Mike had a traditional pint, but Lori and I tried the Hop House 13. The views were beautiful, and the beers were good. It was really crowed so the people watching was really interesting. We stopped for dinner on the walk back to the hotel and did a little more exploring. The next morning, we caught the Dublin Express back to the airport and picked up our rental car. It was a fun three days, and we were looking forward to continuing our travels.もっと詳しく

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