After spending about half an hour exploring Kilmacduagh Monastery, we got back in our rental car and continued on to the Cliffs of Moher. It was a fun drive to the cliffs while we listened to Clare FM, the local radio station. There were people playing fiddles, listeners … [Read more...] about Returning To The Cliffs Of Moher
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Luck Of The Irish At Kilmacduagh Monastery
We left Athlone fairly early in the morning so that we could get to the Cliffs of Moher before it got too packed. It was due to be a two hour drive, so we expected to arrive late morning. Our friends had set a challenge for us to see at least 12 castles while in Ireland, … [Read more...] about Luck Of The Irish At Kilmacduagh Monastery
24 Hours In Athlone, Ireland: Where To Stay, Eat, Drink, Shop & Visit
Having picked up our rental car, we headed out on the M4 towards Athlone - a town on the River Shannon in central Ireland. Our flight landed at Dublin Airport in the morning, so we reached Athlone by about 11am. That meant we had almost 24 hours to enjoy the town, so off we … [Read more...] about 24 Hours In Athlone, Ireland: Where To Stay, Eat, Drink, Shop & Visit
Introduction: Non-Surprise Ireland Road Trip
In August 2017, Shae and I went on a trip to Ireland with a couple of our friends. It was meant to be a surprise birthday trip for Shae, but that surprise got spoiled. We were flying into Dublin which is on the east coast, but there were also places we wanted to visit in the … [Read more...] about Introduction: Non-Surprise Ireland Road Trip
That Time When…We Renewed Our Vows In Australia
It's our 13th anniversary today, so I thought we'd throwback to 2014 and what we did for our 10th anniversary. Back in 2012 or 2013, Shae had the great idea that we should have a destination anniversary every five years. We'd unofficially started this back in 2009 for our 5th … [Read more...] about That Time When…We Renewed Our Vows In Australia
How We’re Flying For Free To Australia And New Zealand In Business Class
(To the tune of Fresh Prince Of Bel Air) Now this is a story all about how We got free flights to visit down (under) And I'd like to take a minute just sit right there I'll tell you how we'll be in Business Class up in the air Apologies for the cheesy intro - you'll have … [Read more...] about How We’re Flying For Free To Australia And New Zealand In Business Class
When A Surprise Trip Isn’t A Surprise
Noooooooooooo!!! I'd been planning a surprise trip for Shae's birthday in August with a couple of friends and had managed to keep all the details a secret. Until two nights ago :( She's known for several months that we were going away for the week, but didn't know where … [Read more...] about When A Surprise Trip Isn’t A Surprise