Tag Archives: Travel

What brought us to Edinburgh Scotland?

Sunday August 3 ~ Edinburgh, Scotland Last Wednesday we moved from the Lake District of England to Edinburgh, Scotland.  We have grown accustomed to the trains running fairly close to on-time, so were caught by surprise by what turned into … Continue reading

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The High Adventure Tour with The Mountain Goat, Black Sheep and Oreo Cows

Tuesday July 29th ~ The Lake District, England After our snafu with the booking the previous day, The Mountain Goat driver showed up right on time.  We were off to a great start on our second day trip with them. … Continue reading

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Windermere Lake Cruise, Lakeland Motor Museum and riding on an old Steam Locomotive

Monday July 28th ~ Bowness-on-Windermere, England (Lake District) Nice breakfast, camera in hand we waited curbside to be picked up for our all day tour. And waited. And waited. After being so prompt the day before we decided we better … Continue reading

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England ~ The Lake District, Windermere, Castlerigg Stone Circles

Sunday July 27th ~ The Lake District, England Just a quick recap of how we got from Ireland to England.  On Friday we took the Ferry from Dublin to Holyhead, England and then four trains brought us all the way … Continue reading

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Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and my wrap up of Ireland

Thursday July 24th ~ Northern Ireland Our last day in Ireland we took a long all-day trip using Irish Day Tours once again to the northern tip of the island.  Click here to see the map and itinerary.  There were … Continue reading

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

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.

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

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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Giant Irish Deer, Bog Bodies, Yeats and Birthday Wishes

Wednesday July 15th ~ Dublin City We had been told about the bog bodies that had been found, and our curiosity had been peaked.  When we left the hotel, our original plan was to walk a few blocks to restaurant … Continue reading

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Rock of Cashel and Kissing the Blarney Stone

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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