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Dublin, Ireland ~ a few more things to see, do and where to eat

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday and Wednesday, July 22nd and 23rd ~ Dublin, Ireland The Spire of Dublin is the worlds tallest sculpture, located on O’Connell Street. Our time in Dublin was fast coming to an end and we had still not done our … Continue reading →

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Ireland ~ Dingle Peninsula, Voted one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday July 20th ~ Dingle Peninsula, Ireland Day two of our weekend get-a-way started with a nice breakfast at our little B&B.  It appears that this place has changed names four times.  They may be running from a bad reputation??? … Continue reading →

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Paddywagon Tour, Ring of Kerry and Goat Kings

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday July 19th, Ring of Kerry, Ireland Very early Saturday morning we departed our third hotel in Dublin (Clyde Court) and dropped our roller board suitcases off at what will be hotel number four (O’Callaghan Alexander Hotel) when we return … Continue reading →

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Rock of Cashel and Kissing the Blarney Stone

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday July 15th ~ Touring through Ireland in Tipperary and Cork What fascinates me the most is the amazing marketing campaign that has somehow managed to get a million people or more a year to travel 1000’s of miles, then … Continue reading →

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What is it with demonstrations wherever we go?

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday July 14th ~ Lazy day in Dublin Some times we need a day off from traveling.  Today was one of those days for me. As I have mentioned before, we normally try to book a hotel that is located … Continue reading →

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Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Corcomroe Abbey, Irish Day Tours

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday July  13th ~ Dublin cross-country tour, Ireland One of the most visited tourist attractions in the entire country, the Cliffs of Moher had to be on our “must see” list.  With over 1 million visitors a year, it tops … Continue reading →

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Dublin ~ Fire alarms, SIM Card top off, Taking care of business

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday July 12 ~ Dublin, Ireland Shocked out of a deep sleep by the hotels fire alarm blaring early this morning at the Ballsbridge Hotel. Not a pleasant way to start the day.  And then it stopped.  And then it … Continue reading →

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Dublin, Ireland ~ A train journey, late night and revolving hotels

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday July 11th ~ Dublin, Ireland Todays post is rather mundane, but I wanted to fill in the gap on how we got from Southampton, England via Wales to Dublin, Ireland. After walking off the ship yesterday morning we took … Continue reading →

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France ~ Le Havre, Honfleur, Vieux Bassin, Lieutenance, St. Catherine’s Church, and a bucket of mussels

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday July 9th ~ Le Havre and Honfleur France Today is the last full day of our British Isles Cruise. Our ship docked in Le Havre, France early in the morning. Many on board were taking the ships tour to … Continue reading →

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Scotland ~ Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotch Whiskey and Edinburgh Castle

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday July 7th ~ Edinburgh, Scotland We anchor just off shore in the small port of Queensferry, located on the Firth of Forth, an arm of the North Sea. We are about a 45 minute drive away from our destination … Continue reading →

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