It's always been a dream of mine to visit Ireland. Partly because its such a beautiful country (as seen on TV and pictures) and when I was a teenager I saw the movie " Far and away". Tom Cruise in his glory days and Ireland as the backdrop to a part of the movie. The accent, the music, the people, the landscape and of course the story attracted me to this magnificent country. 26 years after the movie came out , I got to see Ireland. Being besties with an Irish helps. We love holidaying with the Armstrongs, close friends of ours. The kids are close friends too. This was the second time we travelled with them. During the May holidays we flew to Dublin, and spent a day there. The next day we drove to my friends family home in Portadown and got to spend some time with her mum who just celebrated her 90th. It was indeed special to see the place where she grew up. We drove up to her sisters holiday home in Donegal . The next week was magical. Every place we hiked up to or saw was amazing. And every time I would think I don't think I am going to see anything more beautiful than this, I am floored by the next beautiful sights and experiences. The kids had an amazing time with their best friends.
DUBLIN SIGHTS
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| Inside the Trinity college Dublin |
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| On the bus in Dublin |
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| Portadown Patterson farm |
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| The first climb to the dunes |
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| The Armstrongs didn't start us off easy! Climb the dunes they said! Kids rolling off from the top... |
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| After the dunes we found this deserted beach. It was a sight indeed |
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| When it started raining.. like it always does in Ireland , we found this cave to keep dry. Well, sort of dry. |
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| Heading back... we walked through this magical woods.... Right out of the Lord of the rings movie ... |
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| Marble beach. The kids enjoyed a couple of afternoons here. |
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| Buddies at the lighthouse |
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| Glenveagh National Park, Donegal |
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| Look at that backdrop! Even more ....I am blessed to have a friend like Pamela |
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| Church service on Sunday |
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| Glenveagh National Park, Donegal |
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| Off to Harry's hole |
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| Benjamin jumping off at Harry's hole |
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| Pre historic tombsite |
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| The highest sea cliffs in Europe |
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| Ice cream at a harbour town after fish and chips |
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| Last day... a rainy day at the reptile museum |
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| Good bye Donegal.. until next time |
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| The gang at the holiday home in Donegal |
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