The big attraction here is the Ring of Kerry, which will be the topic of the next post. This is just going to be a quick look at the town and the place we stayed. Loch Lein Country House The Read more
We were here for quite a while and so I’m going to break this into two different galleries. Blarney Castle is what you think… it’s the famous place where idiots wait in line to hang upside down from the top Read more
All across Ireland I heard locals complaining about how expensive things are. But I noticed that most of the tourist attractions (as was true for this one) were only a couple of bucks to get into, our stays (aside from Read more
I’d say this town was neat, but to the casual observer most towns in Ireland are quite sames-y. Colorful buildings, lots of pubs, walkable downtown, churches and castles, and often (as was in this case) a river ran through it. Read more
Despite what you might think, Glendalough is not a witch. It’s a settlement from the 6th century and also one of many cemeteries we saw in Ireland. It featured all kinds a headstones that appeared to barely be holding back Read more
I wish I could open this post by telling you the historical significance of this estate, but I’m just the oaf behind the camera phone. I can, however, open it with the fresh scones, homemade jam, and cappuccino we ate Read more
The Guinness Storeroom – even if you don’t like beer it’s worth your time.
I’m sorry there are no L’s. Seamus, it’s your spin… This is the story of how we got to Ireland… long before our luggage. But first, let me back up a few paces. My wife, Sarah, does a herculean amount Read more