Monday, August 7, 2023 – Galway to Dublin Our final day in Ireland began with a morning stroll through Galway. Despite the lingering bustle from race week, we managed to enjoy the city’s quieter side. We visited the Spanish Arch, the historic St. Nicholas Church, and the majestic Galway Cathedral, soaking in the charm beforeContinue reading “Once We Watched the Small Freebirds Fly”
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The Ancestral Homeland(?)
Sunday, August 6, 2023 – Kenmare to Galway We were back on the road Sunday. First on our itinerary: the Cliffs of Moher. We set out early, and it’s a good thing we did—by the time we arrived, the parking lot was nearing capacity. The cliffs were as stunning as expected, their dramatic drops andContinue reading “The Ancestral Homeland(?)”
Looking for a Pot of Gold and Finding a Good Book
Saturday, August 5, 2023 – Killarney and Killarney National Park We stayed two nights in Kenmare, which gave us a day to explore without packing up, checking out, and moving to a new hotel. Our Saturday agenda took us from Kenmare to Killarney and through the stunning Killarney National Park, with several stops along theContinue reading “Looking for a Pot of Gold and Finding a Good Book”
The Ring of Beara
Friday, August 4, 2023 – Cobh to Kenmare The day started with one of my favorite travel activities: a sunrise run in a new town. And if that run happens to be on the water? Even better. As I ran along Cobh’s waterfront, the town slowly woke up around me, and I couldn’t help butContinue reading “The Ring of Beara”
Stay to the Left, Stay to the Left!
Thursday, August 4, 2023 – Dublin to Cobh Today, we traded Dublin’s city buzz for the Irish countryside, which meant one thing: renting a car. We rented the car near our hotel in the heart of the city, which meant the rental agency was on the top floor of an eight-story parking garage. So myContinue reading “Stay to the Left, Stay to the Left!”
Dublin’s Fair City
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – Dublin How do you choose a place to eat in Dublin when the online options feel endless? If you’re us, you pick the one with the cheekiest name: The Cheeky Piglet. Cozy, out of the way, and blessed with yet another stellar Full Irish Breakfast, it was the perfect fuelContinue reading “Dublin’s Fair City”
History Lesson
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 – Dublin Can a flight be too short? Apparently, yes. Our trip began in Boston, where we spent a few lovely days with our daughter and son-in-law before boarding an overnight redeye to Dublin. A strong tailwind left our six hour flight with just five hours in the air. That meantContinue reading “History Lesson”
August 2023 – Ireland
Wow – it’s been over two years since my last blog post. This blog started as a “pandemic hobby” when the world was shut down and I had a lot of spare time on my hands at home. As life got mostly back to normal, the routines of work, work travel, and life in MilwaukeeContinue reading “August 2023 – Ireland”
Viva Las Vegas!
Sunday and Monday, January 1 and 2, 2017, Las Vegas, NV We spent two days walking around Vegas and taking in the sights. Over the two days we visited the MGM Grand, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Venetian, Aria, and Paris. We saw the Bodies exhibit at the Luxor, which was aContinue reading “Viva Las Vegas!”
Happy New Year!
Saturday, December 31, 2016, Moab, UT to Las Vegas After week-plus of National Parks and outdoor activities, it was time for a little culture shock with the bright lights and craziness of Las Vegas. We left Moab early for the seven-hour drive. It was a beautiful drive with temperatures in the teens and twenties andContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Where Are We Going Now? 