Off to Ireland we went for some sun and relaxation. Oops sorry wrong holiday. It was off to Ireland for ‘Oktoberfest spread over a week’ (but this time oil not beer was served) and some greenery, cliffs and St. Patrick history! We were in awe at how hospitable a nation of likeminded fellows could be albeit the stories sound a lot better with an accent where the speech comes from your stomach not your mouth. “I R LAND it’s my I R LAND” was the grunt of the trip and hammered home at the football on our last night. We now know where Gerard’s mother’s loud supporting habit comes from – the Irish roots.
Highlights of the Emerald Isle on our ‘Paddywagon’ Tour include:
• The cities of Derry and Belfast - both with so much conflict and division still evident today. The political statement murals and peace walls were almost beyond belief. Interesting walking tour and taxi tour of both unique cities provided an insight in to daily life.
• The Cliffs of Moher – all spectacular cliffs and steep drops close to the winding roads.
• Blarney Stone and Castle – we puckered those lips in order to feel more inquisitive!
• Guinness Brewery – Should Guinness taste better at 9.00am on a Monday morning?
• The Giants Causeway – again breathtaking scenery and stone formations.
• Celtic crosses and ancient cathedrals - the history of these places just blows you away!
• The Cliffs of Moher – all spectacular cliffs and steep drops close to the winding roads.
• Blarney Stone and Castle – we puckered those lips in order to feel more inquisitive!
• Guinness Brewery – Should Guinness taste better at 9.00am on a Monday morning?
• The Giants Causeway – again breathtaking scenery and stone formations.
• Celtic crosses and ancient cathedrals - the history of these places just blows you away!
• The rope bride at Carrick-a-rede – some adrenalin released on a rocky bridge over crashing waves (fair to say Bee’s heart skipped a beat!)
• Riding through a forest on a horse and carriage to Ross Castle – like a fairytale!
• Cheering on the Aussie’s in the International Rules in Dublin – you beauty!!
We had a wonderful time playing the harp, chasing leprechauns and fairies and searching for four leaf clovers!
