ireland trip

IRELAND

And we’re off!

The Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey

Casts of real suitcases of real people.

Graffiti at Ringo’s Childhood Home

We swear—that was not our Sophie!

Ringo’s mom worked at this pub.

Oldest Penny Lane sign

Street where George’s childhood home is.

Eleanor Rigby’s Grave

John’s Childhood Home

Paul’s Childhood Home

These are called “superlambananas” and I do not even know why.

The mythical Liver Bird, the official bird of Liverpool.

So. Much. Candy.

A view from Carrickfergus Castle.

Sophie takes a selfie.

Yes, I’m 12.

Rosemary St. Presbyterian Church.

Birds fight slavery!

The Dark Hedges

The Dark Hedges from the other side.

Ballycastle beach.

Ballycastle

Walking to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.

Carrick-a-Rede

Carrick-a-Rede

Unexpected rainbow!

Carrick-a-Rede

Giant’s Causeway. Eric was amazed that it was not man-made.

Portrush Harbor. I was soooo hungry.

Ballintoy Harbor aka Pyke.

King of the World!

Ballintoy

Dunluce Castle.

No roof!

View from Dunluce.

Dunluce Castle flips the bird at the sea.

Good to know.

Mussenden Temple.

View from Mussenden Temple. GoT filming location.

Downhill Demesne.

My children hogged 3 beds between them, while Ken and I had one.

Road sheep.

Help! They need somebody!

Slieve League.

I love sheep.

Rainy Day Activity – Eagles Flying. This is a hawk.

Florence is not ready for her closeup.

The guy loved bringing birds to Eric.

Sophie cuddles a baby guinea pig.

Sophie cuddles a bunny

Galway Street Artist. Medium: sand.

View of Connemara.

Connemara

Connemara Horse.

Ken has a snack with a couple of friends.

Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara.

Northern part of the Burren.

Cow in County Clare.

For my kids.

The Burren

Boat ride of death… … to the Cliffs of Moher

Cliffs of Moher

Without rainbow. With rainbow.

Ken’s Nightmare of Driving.

Garden at Bunratty Folk Park.

Bunratty Castle.

A Guinness to celebrate the end of a great trip!