How
do you even begin to describe such a wonderful trip? I don't intend to
drag every little detail out into a hundred posts, don't worry... But if
any of you are planning a trip to Europe and would like more
play-by-play info, feel free to e-mail me. I'd be happy to share more of
what we saw, where we stayed, and what we did!
For today though, CLICK HERE to view a little slide show I put together on our trip to the Emerald Isle.
We
flew into Dublin, and drove across the country (on the wrong side of
the road!) to the west coast and the enchanting hamlet of Doolin. The
people, music, food, and cliffs were everything we'd dreamed they would
be.~ And would you believe it? The weather was delightful! In Ireland.
What an unexpected gift that was! I will say though, that
you've never experienced wind until you've experienced wind in Ireland. I
was quite literally blown off my feet more than once (and I have have
the dirt stains on my jeans to prove it :-))!
We chose not to
travel very much once we got into Doolin. Instead, we relished every
moment of soaking up the heartbeat of that little community... Really
experiencing Irish country life firsthand. We couldn't get enough of the
breathtaking cliffs of Moher and spent several days there- we explored
the Burren, and took a little trip down to Bunratty to tour the castle
and enjoy their Traditional Irish Night performance. It was a fun
cultural experience with delicious food and high quality performers.
Definitely worth the hour+ drive!
Before we left the country, we
drove over to Drogheda to visit a dear friend and her new husband, then
we were headed back to Dublin the next day: bound for Tuscany...
Some
highlights: the Irish breakfasts, the beautiful endless stone walls,
our Innkeepers (a couple around our own age actually!) who truly
welcomed us into their family, the breathtaking pastoral scenery all
around Doolin, the local music, the peaceful, slower pace of life... It
was all a wonderful dream - one we actually got to live awake! So, so
grateful for the experience.
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