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Day 56
Friday, August 24, 2018
⛅ 12 °C
Altitude: 39 m
Ireland Carrickart 55.177551, -7.79327855°10’39” N 7°47’36” W
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Visiting Carrigart
August 24, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Some horse back riding around town and then a pint in the pub.
TravelerSomething I have always wanted to do, ride on a beach especially in Ireland, the scenery is incredible. The boys look like pros! Have they done this before?
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Traveler This is the most beautiful picture. Wow.
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Day 57
Saturday, August 25, 2018
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 18 m
Northern Ireland Newry 54.175102, -6.3402354°10’30” N 6°20’25” W
Driving and Celebrating
August 25, 2018 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Our day started with a rainbow and a donkey in Donegal, and continued on with Lazer Quest for Ellen’s birthday in Newry and a visit to Warrenpoint.
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Day 58
Sunday, August 26, 2018
🌫 13 °C
Altitude: 15 m
Northern Ireland Belfast City Centre 54.597285, -5.9301254°35’50” N 5°55’48” W
Day trip to Belfast
August 26, 2018 in Northern Ireland ⋅ 🌫 13 °C
Today we hopped the train from Newry to Belfast. In Belfast we caught the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour around the city. It was rainy and wet, but we made the best of it. At one of our stops the boys signed the 'Peace Wall' which was erected in the mid-70s to segregate Protestants from Catholics. After the tour we visited White's Tavern, the oldest tavern in Belfast for some lunch. Back in Newry we visited Ashling and Stephen’s house for some evening fun.Read more
TravelerOMG, the places you have seen, the amazing things you are doing but most of all the people you have shared this journey with. Life will never be the same for you all. Love you.
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Day 59
Monday, August 27, 2018 at 12:40 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 37 m
Ireland Mulranny 53.906178, -9.78137753°54’22” N 9°46’53” W
Mulranny Ireland
August 27, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Today we drive from Newry to Mulranny in Mayo County on the west coast.
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Day 59
Monday, August 27, 2018 at 5:00 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 37 m
Ireland Mulranny 53.906178, -9.78137753°54’22” N 9°46’53” W
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NOT a teenager, in Ireland!
August 27, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Another big day, another birthday as Jennifer turns 43 in Ireland. Perhaps she will find a 4-leaf clover, or a pot of gold?
We haven’t celebrated a birthday in about 3 countries, so it is about time. It may have taken Jen a few years longer than Isaac, but she has been some places and done some stuff. Jen recognizes the value of getting out, seeing what there is to see, trying what there is to try and meeting people along the way. With many accomplishments to be proud of we are excited to raise a pint and add this international birthday celebration to the list.Read more
TravelerHappy Birthday Jen!
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TravelerHappy birthday to our beautiful Jennifer. We love and miss you.
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TravelerI guess no burgers and corn form the B-Day dinner this year :(
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Day 61
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 29 m
Ireland Keel 53.974432, -10.08525753°58’28” N 10°5’7” W
Touring Mayo County
August 29, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
While in Mayo County we visit the Achill Island Aquarium, enjoy a few pubs, visit the beach (some even went swimming) and play cards at our holiday house.
TravelerWhat a beautiful area.
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Day 62
Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 10:46 AM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 48 m
Ireland Dublin Airport 53.426448, -6.2499153°25’35” N 6°14’60” W
Ireland Departure
August 30, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
After an early morning and 3+ hour drive we drop off our rental car and make our way to the airport. Time to depart Ireland for our next chapter.
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Day 62
Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 11:37 AM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 84 m
Ireland Dublin Airport 53.426346, -6.24589753°25’35” N 6°14’45” W
That's no fun!
August 30, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
So I guess we wait...
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Day 62
Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 12:51 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 77 m
Ireland Dublin Airport 53.426182, -6.2463853°25’34” N 6°14’47” W
And we wait some more
August 30, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
It is so frustrating when there is a plane with your name on it and they won’t let you borrow it!
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Day 62
Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 2:26 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 80 m
Ireland Dublin Airport 53.426914, -6.2464253°25’37” N 6°14’47” W
So long Ireland
August 30, 2018 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We got a plane, we are on board and we are ready to go!
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Day 62
Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 3:51 PM
🌧 21 °C
Altitude: 113 m
Germany Frankfurt Airport 50.048005, 8.57497450°2’53” N 8°34’30” E
Touchdown #16, Back to Germany
August 30, 2018 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Perhaps not the most direct route but we are stopping over in Frankfurt, Germany enroute to London. We are not here long (especially after our departure delay)… and we are moving on.
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Day 62
Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 6:00 PM
☀️ 18 °C
Altitude: 12 m
England Heathrow Terminal 2 51.469876, -0.44811851°28’12” N 0°26’53” W
Touchdown #17, London, England
August 30, 2018 in England ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Look out Houghton family, we are coming to visit. Another reunion with a friend from Taiwan, Nicola and her family. And finally our children will meet!

What brought us here?
Our London-through-Taiwan friend and her family. Starting to sound like a broken record. Another survivor of the Taiwan teaching adventure, we met Nicola on the main street of Touliu and never looked back. Our friendship started early in our adventure which gave us lots of time to get to know each other. During many nights, over many beers we laughed, cried, complained and laughed some more at the day-to-day experiences of being a ‘stranger in a strange land’. Since those days there have been marriages, children, new homes, and a few visits… all while staying in touch.
This visit will finally mark the day when our next generations collide, Isaac and Oliver will meet Harriet, Kate and Sebastian, and who knows what adventures they all might share one day?

DYK: During our visit to London the bell tower ‘Big Ben’ will be silent while undergoing a 3-year extensive repair, conservation and refurbishment. This means there will be no regular striking, chiming or tolling. Scaffolding and coverings will also block some views of the tower. This will be only the 4th time in the bells almost 160-year history it has been turned ‘off’. This reno will also install the towers first toilet.Read more
TravelerSee you soon!
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TravelerHave a great time in London. Say hi to the Queen for me. More importantly, give our very best to the Houghton’s.
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TravelerSay Hi to that handsome Harry for me!
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Day 62
Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 9:00 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 24 m
England Tooting 51.424565, -0.16914451°25’28” N 0°10’9” W
Destination #9, London
August 30, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Let us introduce Nicola and Jason Houghton.

Grown-up reunions and kids introductions mark our arrival at the Houghton’s home in London. This is our home-away-from-home for the next little while and the beginning of the next chapter of our travel adventure.Read more
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Day 63
Friday, August 31, 2018
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 17 m
England Waterloo Railway Station 51.503165, -0.11230551°30’11” N 0°6’44” W
First few days in London #1
August 31, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
During our first few days in London we did some touring, sight-seeing (including visiting the Royal Observatory Greenwich), lots of catching-up, some eating and some drinking and having a great time. Here is London part one…Read more
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Day 64
Saturday, September 1, 2018
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 25 m
England Tower Bridge 51.505456, -0.07535651°30’20” N 0°4’31” W
First few days in London #2
September 1, 2018 in England ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
During our first few days in London we did some touring, sight-seeing (including seeing the Tower Bridge lift from the glass floor walkway above), lots of catching-up, some eating and some drinking and having a great time. Here is London part two…Read more
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Day 65
Sunday, September 2, 2018
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 11 m
England St James's Park 51.50246, -0.13481151°30’9” N 0°8’5” W
First few days in London #3
September 2, 2018 in England ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
During our first few days in London we did some touring, sight-seeing (including a Treasure Trail), lots of catching-up, some eating and some drinking and having a great time. Here is London part three…Read more
TravelerI cannot believe how the boys have grown over the summer! Looks like you are having a great time.
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Day 66
Monday, September 3, 2018
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 23 m
England Tooting Bec 51.433002, -0.14423951°25’59” N 0°8’39” W
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Playing, ice cream, and a beer
September 3, 2018 in England ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Another day in London. We took the kids to the park and for ice cream.
Traveler Anyone can handle 5 kids with a few beers under their belt! Lol
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Day 67
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 3:30 PM
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 25 m
England Buckingham Palace 51.501366, -0.1418951°30’5” N 0°8’31” W
The Queen and Lego
September 4, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Today's adventure in London had us touring the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, enjoying tea and scones in the Garden (we even used the Queen's wifi), visiting the Lego Store at Leicester Square and Hamley's Toy Store.Read more
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Day 67
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 11:27 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 16 m
England Tooting Broadway 51.425205, -0.16940851°25’31” N 0°10’10” W
First day of school
September 4, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
A shout-out to all those kids who started back to school today. Classroom, desks, and notebooks will come soon enough for our little travelers but for now the adventure continues...
TravelerNo better classroom and learning than world travel!
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TravelerAmen to that!
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Day 68
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 25 m
England London Eye 51.503324, -0.11954351°30’12” N 0°7’10” W
All about wheels
September 5, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Today’s theme was ‘wheels’. Our first stop was the London Transport Museum to learn, see and experience some of the history of public transport in London. Lots of hands-on and climb-on fun! After enjoying a street performer in Covent Garden we moved on to a slightly larger ‘wheel’, the London Eye. Taking 30 mins and reaching 135 m (443 ft), the view during our ride was great. Back at the Houghton’s home, tonight’s dinner would be ‘BFDIL’ (breakfast for dinner in London).Read more
TravelerLooks like your having so much fun. Sure makes me wanna go back to London!
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Day 69
Thursday, September 6, 2018
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 24 m
England Tooting 51.424565, -0.16914451°25’28” N 0°10’9” W
Cheers, Happy Birthday, until next time
September 6, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
For our last full day in London we visit Wimbledon Brewery to enjoy a pint, we have a birthday dinner and cake for Harriet and we end the day with a Vintage Ale from Wimbledon, Cheers to a great visit with great friends.Read more
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Day 70
Friday, September 7, 2018 at 12:30 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 12 m
England Heathrow Terminal 2 51.469964, -0.44811751°28’12” N 0°26’53” W
Cheerio London
September 7, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Another amazing reunion, another amazing visit, another amazing chapter, another good bye. We came, we laughed, we toured, we shared and we drank… but now it is time to move on.

Thank you again to the whole Houghton family for opening their home and their lives to make us welcome and comfortable. We will now count the days until you show up on our doorstep.Read more
TravelerSee again soon Ryan’s. Enjoy Scandinavia!
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TravelerThank you Houghton Family for taking such good care of our kids. You all look so happy.
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TravelerI do think that this is my favourite picture yet.
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Day 70
Friday, September 7, 2018 at 3:58 PM
🌧 19 °C
Altitude: 5 m
Denmark Copenhagen Airport 55.629936, 12.64962955°37’48” N 12°38’59” E
Touchdown #18, Copenhagen, Denmark
September 7, 2018 in Denmark ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Another destination, another reunion, this one about 25 years in the making.

What brought us here?
Jennifer, the Lions Club, Ole Kirk Christiansen? In 1992 Jen embarked on an exchange program that would take her far away from her home in Orangeville across the Atlantic to Germany. While on this adventure Jen would cross paths with Anette, also participating in the program from her home in Denmark. A fast and furious friendship emerged and 25 years later a reunion is in sight. And Ole Kirk Christiansen, the Founder of The Lego Group and creator of the Lego building blocks, our family’s favourite past-time. Yes, there is a certain appeal to visiting the home of your favourite toy, and even visiting its original theme-park. Thank you Mr. Christiansen for ‘building’ good times with hours of click-together fun. The family that clicks together, sticks together!

DYK: In February 2015 Lego replaced Ferrari as the “world’s most popular brand”.Read more
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Day 70
Friday, September 7, 2018 at 5:00 PM
🌧 18 °C
Altitude: 23 m
Denmark Højnæsbjerg 55.767818, 12.44352955°46’4” N 12°26’37” E
Destination #10, Copenhagen
September 7, 2018 in Denmark ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
We made it to Denmark. Picked up our rental car (got a free upgrade... a Qashqai Jason Davis!), found our way to Anette and Nikolaj’s. Here is Anette and Jennifer’s 25 year reunion!
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Day 71
Saturday, September 8, 2018
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 29 m
Denmark Bagsværd 55.758816, 12.4536555°45’32” N 12°27’13” E
Play, walk, and beer
September 8, 2018 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A visit to the playground at the kids school, a walk through part of Aldershvile Castle Park and dinner at a brewery, Bryggeri Skovlyst. Not a bad day in Denmark.
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