We began our three week trip through Ireland with a preconceived notion of what Ireland would be like. I don’t think we were completely unrealistic as I was quite sure we wouldn’t see any leprechauns or fairies fluttering about, but we did expect to experience something quite magical, maybe even mystical. … [Read more]
With images of majestic castles and stunning landscapes dancing in our heads, we set off for a three week tour of Ireland. We were in search of a romantic maybe even nostalgic vision of Ireland that we had somehow conjured up in our minds, perhaps based on clever marketing that we had unwittingly absorbed, movies we have watched over the years and literature we have read. … [Read more]
What can you do and see with three weeks, a rented car, a glorious/glovebox map, three guide books, and no set itinerary or plan? We’re two weeks into our three week trip and we’ve travelled about 1400 km so far. … [Read more]
We’re sitting in the airport in Bristol, England waiting to board our flight to Ireland which we have just learned has been delayed by 4 hours. I see this delay as a bit of a blessing as I’m feeling rather unprepared for our upcoming three week road trip in Ireland.… [Read more]