TurquiaAdnan Menderes Airport38°17’36” N 27°8’54” E
19 de junho de 2019, Turquia ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Our long awaited Ireland road trip starts from Turkey where we have been visiting family.
First up ... getting from İzmir to İstanbul for the connecting flight to Ireland.
TurquiaIstanbul Airport41°16’11” N 28°44’35” E
19 de junho de 2019, Turquia ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Our flight from İzmir to İstanbul was uneventful. Landing at the “new” airport in İstanbul, we spent our layover getting acquainted with the facility.
We’re now at Gate F2, waiting forLeia mais
IrlandaDublin Airport53°25’37” N 6°14’38” W
19 de junho de 2019, Irlanda ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
Though the flight was delayed an hour leaving IST, we made up most of that time in the air. TK1977 touched down at Dublin Airport @ 3:57p Greenwich Mean Time ... just 20 minutes late.
Once weLeia mais
IrlandaKilkenny52°38’49” N 7°14’32” W
19 de junho de 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
It was after 6:00p when we drove off from DUB in our Dollar car rental. It took an hour to get on the M9, but once we did, traffic was smooth sailing. Another hour found us in Kilkenny in CountyLeia mais
IrlandaKilkenny52°38’49” N 7°14’32” W
20 de junho de 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
A hearty breakfast is a good way to start a day that we expect will include many-a-step as we explore Kilkenny City.
IrlandaKilkenny52°38’49” N 7°14’32” W
20 de junho de 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
We’ve got two full days to explore from our base @ Fanad House.
Today, we’ll be exploring Kilkenny City. Tomorrow, we’ll branch out further afield into Kilkenny County.
IrlandaKilkenny52°38’58” N 7°14’46” W
20 de junho de 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Setting off from Fanad House around 9:00a, we cut across the public parklands on the grounds of Kilkenny Castle.
We’ll be touring the castle this morning.
IrlandaKikenny Castle52°39’2” N 7°14’57” W
20 de junho de 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
While we’re in Ireland, we plan to visit a number of places managed by the OPW (Office of Public Works). Most, if not all, charge admission ... which can add up to a considerable chunk of change.Leia mais
ViajanteExcellent. As I read your impressive list of posts this morning, I am well aware of how much more of Ireland you were able to explore by doing your own road trip. I still have a dream of doing that someday. On our own, with a car. I wouldn't be afraid to drive in Ireland after being in the country and seeing how it feels.
Two to TravelI really hope you get to do a driving trip around Ireland. Mui was saying just last night (as we were looking at the photos I've processed thus far) that he wouldn't mind spending more time there. We still have a good chunk of the country that we haven't even touched upon.
IrlandaKikenny Castle52°39’1” N 7°14’57” W
20 de junho de 2019, Irlanda ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
A symbol of Norman occupation, Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195. Located at a shallow point where the River Nore could be easily forded, the castle was an important part of the city’sLeia mais
IrlandaKilkenny52°39’7” N 7°15’11” W
20 de junho de 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
From Kilkenny Castle, we headed up Medieval Mile, the discovery trail that runs through the city. It connects the castle with St Canice’s Cathedral.
We didn’t dally long here as most of theLeia mais
