Isle of Skye
24. Mai 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
After leaving the highlands, we travelled along the west coast of Scotland and crossed the Skye Bridge at the village of Kyle of Lochalshe to get to the Isle of Skye ("speed bonnie boat ... over theWeiterlesen
Eileen Donnan & Ben Nevis
25. Mai 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Today we travelled down through the west highlands of Scotland, which was incredibly beautiful.
Our first stop was the much photographed Eileen Donnan Castle on Loch Duich. Originally built in theWeiterlesen
ReisenderWe climbed three quarters of the way up Ben Nevis in 1990 and like you, had a cloud free day.
Glencoe & Loch Lomond
25. Mai 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
We continued on a drive through Glencoe National Park with more spectacular mountains and lochs.
It was then off to the 'bonnie bonnie banks' of Loch Lomond, the largest loch in Scotland and lyingWeiterlesen
Glasgow
25. Mai 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Our stop for the night is in Glasgow, which is the biggest city in Scotland and on the Clyde River.
We found a pub for dinner which had good food, good beer and a singer playing our sort of music, soWeiterlesen
Glasgow to Cairnryan
26. Mai 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Today we travelled on the ferry across the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland, from where so many ancestors from both sides of the family originated. To bring this home, whilst waiting for our ferry, weWeiterlesen
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Northern Ireland & Derry
26. Mai 2023 in Nordirland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
After arriving in Northern Ireland, we travelled through Antrim and Ulster to Londonderry, where we were taken on a tour of the city with a local appropriately named Ronan. He was entertaining andWeiterlesen
The Giants Causeway
27. Mai 2023 in Nordirland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
This morning, we headed down the Atlantic Ocean coast through Ballysally, Bushmills and Portrush (and the golf course, home of the 2019 Open Championship) and on to the incredible Giants Causeway.Weiterlesen
Belleek & Sligo
27. Mai 2023 in Irland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
From Londonderry it was on through County Tyrone and County Donegal to Belleek, where we had a visit to Belleek Pottery, where they have been making fine china since 1857. We thought it was expensive,Weiterlesen
ReisenderI bought a beleek angel christmas decoration. It is always good to see how things are made to get an appreciation for why it is expensive.
Cong
28. Mai 2023 in Irland
We left Sligo and travelled down the road known as the Wild Atlantic Way heading to Galway, travelling through County Mayo and into County Galway.
Our first stop was the little town of Cong (pop'nWeiterlesen
The Connemarra & Galway
28. Mai 2023 in Irland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Our journey to Galway from Cong was through the magnificent Connemarra National Park, an area of sensational beauty that is rugged and sparsely populated.
Galway, our next destination, is the homeWeiterlesen
ReisenderDid you dip your toes in Galway Bay. Apparently that ensures you will return! We did but it hasn't worked yet!!
Limerick
28. Mai 2023 in Irland ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
The terrific weather continued and Limerick was abuzz when we arrived, as the local team were playing Cork in hurling, with Limerick needing to win to make the Championship Final, which they did. WeWeiterlesen
Adare
29. Mai 2023 in Irland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Our first stop after leaving Limerick was the pretty little village of Adare, on the River Maigue. It is a town of thatched cottages and three abbey's dating back to the 12th century. It has a manorWeiterlesen
Killarney
29. Mai 2023 in Irland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
From Adare, we headed into County Kerry and our stop for the next two nights, the city of Killarney.
There have been records mentioning Killarney since 600AD. It is the starting point for the famousWeiterlesen
Ring of Kerry
30. Mai 2023 in Irland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Today was the day we did the famous scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry. It is regarded as one of the great drives in the world and it was certainly quite spectacular.
There are expansive viewsWeiterlesen
ReisenderFuschias in flower lined many of the roads in Ireland when we were there.
Blarney Castle
31. Mai 2023 in Irland ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
It was off to Blarney Castle today, where you can kiss the famous Blarney Stone, which will give you the gift of the gab.
Even in the covid-era, you can still do this, as they disinfect it after eachWeiterlesen
ReisenderWhat a beaut day you had. Loving the photos. Have a bit of catching up to do…
Cork & Cobh
31. Mai 2023 in Irland ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We arrived in the city of Cork, on the River Dee, then made our way down to the port of Cobh (pronounced Cove), formerly known as Queenstown. Cobh is an important harbour downstream of Cork.
Cobh wasWeiterlesen
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Excellent…did they make coffee to drink or just sell it? Hope you introduced yourself.
Kilkenny
1. Juni 2023 in Irland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
This morning was another scenic drive from Cork through Waterford to the city of Kilkenny (pop'n 20000). Rolling green farmlands, villages, farmhouses, sheep, cattle, horse studs and old castles andWeiterlesen
Dublin
1. Juni 2023 in Irland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Dublin was our next stop after Kilkenny. It is Irelands capital and 25% of the population live there.
The River Liffey divides the city into two, with Halfpenny Bridge the most famous walking bridgeWeiterlesen
Guinness Brewhouse
2. Juni 2023 in Irland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Our day in Dublin began with a tour of the city and a visit to the Guinness factory. It was well worth it. The tour of the visitors centre ends with a pint of Guinness. You have one each, which meansWeiterlesen
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Glendalough
2. Juni 2023 in Irland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Glendalough is about an hour from Dublin in the Wicklow Mountains in County Wicklow. The Glendalough monastery ruins are from the 9th century. It has a round tower that was used as a lookout by theWeiterlesen
ReisenderWe had a lovely visit there too. Have you read any of Edward Rutherfurd’s books? Historical fiction. There are several on Ireland and England which I have enjoyed reading over the years.
Dublin
2. Juni 2023 in Irland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Dublin was a busy and interesting place.
We drove through Donnybrook, its most expensive suburb, on the way to Glendalough.
After returning from Glendalough, we walked to see Oscar Wilde's houseWeiterlesen
Conwy
3. Juni 2023 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Today we travelled on Irish Ferries from Dublin to Holyhead in Wales. Holyhead is on the island of Angelsey.
Our first stop was at the town with the longest name in world - all 58 letters of it.Weiterlesen
Chester
3. Juni 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We then moved from Wales back into England and the County of Cheshire for a night in the County capital, Cheshire, a UNESCO Workd Heritage site on the River Dee.
Chester is an ancient and pretty townWeiterlesen
Ludlow
4. Juni 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
After leaving Chester, we drove through the Shropshire Hills in the Welsh County of Shropshire. This area was full of even more rolling green hills and countryside.
We then stopped at Ludlow, whichWeiterlesen
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Otter in the water? Did you know that they have recently reintroduced beavers to certain places in the UK. Can’t remember where.
Cardiff
4. Juni 2023 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
From Ludlow, we travelled through Herefordshire and on to Cardiff, the capital of Wales.
Cardiff is dominated by Cardiff Castle and the 76,000 seat Principality Stadium, where the Welsh rugby teamWeiterlesen
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How cool would that be to say "let's just sit by the castle and have something to eat" hahaha