During our driving journey across the and around the country we had heard Hozier many times, Rihanna and Paul singing 4-5 seconds and Kelly Clarkson, over and over. They are the songs here in Ireland right now. Thursday was another rain free day- wow not a sign of the wet stuff since we have been…

Wednesday we awoke to another stunning blue sky day.  We were up early (Frank had to get the car from the car park by 8:30) and down to Coco’s for breakfast. I enjoyed a bowl of Irish oats- i love this stuff.  Then we were off in search of the N2/M2 across the country towards…

March 17th and St Patrick’s day has arrived.  We woke to a gorgeous sunny morning.  The townhouse we were staying at had a lovely cafe- Coco’s downstairs and we trooped off for a pre-parade breakfast.  Scrambled eggs, bacon and toast for me, a HUGE omelet for Frank and the girls had french toast with fruit…

We left Bunratty after a hearty breakfast (they know how to do breakfast in this country!)  We were headed for the cliffs of Moher.  The drive only took about 45 minutes- during which we passed through some pretty neat little towns- one had this incredible church and graveyard up on a hill – after a…

The clip clop of jaunting cars talking past woke us up this morning.  They were all on the way to Ross castle down the street. We up and showered and went down for breakfast, the food was so good.  I had a bowl of oatmeal and it came with a shot of Baileys to stir…

Despite our early bedtime we still only woke at 8ish!  But we upped and showered and then to the dining room for breakfast.  I had a traditional Irish breakfast- which included black pudding (!?)  Then with directions in hand we were on our way to Killarney and the ring of Kerry.  The roads here are…

Friday the 13th- and 6am came way too quick!  We were up and packed and ready to go for our 6:45 pick up.  We had to say goodbye to the Sandoval’s (thank you for an amazing stay!)  Then we were off to Heathrow.  The drive was uneventful and before we knew it we were checking…

Thursday we woke up late and did a little laundry- a later start.  We all headed to the tube- the girls and i were headed to Harrods- Frank was going to see the place were Bon Scott (the original ACDC singer) had died. We got off at Knightsbridge and into Harrods- what a store!  There…

Wednesday and another beautiful day.  Today we started our day riding a red, double decker bus.  The bus stop was a 5 minute walk from the Sandoval’s house.  Within minutes the 189 was there and we were up top!  We took the 15 minute ride to Abbey Road.  We got off on Abbey Road and…

Tuesday we woke up to a gorgeous sunny morning- we knew we were going to conquer the London Eye.  Steph decided to come with us which was a great treat.  10am (yeah another late start) and we were off.  The tube to London Bridge- when we alighted the station we realised that we had overshot…