Category Archives: 2019 UK, Iceland and Ireland

Greg’s ramblings on England, Iceland, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland in 101 Days May to August 2019

Wow, what an amazing time. Deb and I are home now, and feels a bit strange. First night in our bed, with our pillows, in our apartment in Adelaide, how can that feel strange? There was no time condition on … Continue reading

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Day 100 and 101 27 to 28 August 2019 Dublin to Home via Dubai

And so our adventure draws to a close, it has been an amazing holiday. We both struggled to sleep much last night, but we eventually got a few hours.  We had a late breakfast and then packed our bags for … Continue reading

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Day 16 Ireland, 27th August 2019 Deb’s musings on Ireland ??

We had 15 days in Ireland, it was a long held, dream for me to be here.  It is a beautiful country, full of fabulous scenery, history, culture and people. Number of Views :2196

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Day 99 26 August 2019 Day 15 Ireland Dublin

A lazy no travel anywhere day, no car day. Just us sort of day. Exploring things we missed when we arrived here in Dublin.   We left the hotel around 10:30am, I did say it was a lazy day!, and walked … Continue reading

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Day 98. 25 August 2019. Day 14 Ireland Kinsale to Dublin

Martin picked us up a little before 9:30 to start our last day of our Little Gems Tour. The skies were a little cloudy with the sun peaking through. I forgot to mention this in yesterday’s blog. We finally got … Continue reading

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Day 97 23 August 2019 Day 13 Ireland Kinsale West and Southern Cork

We started our day with a 1.5 hr drive through the countryside to the furthest point we go to today. When we got to Lough Hyne the track for the viewpoint we were going to was shut off due to … Continue reading

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Day 96. 23 August 2019. Day 12 Ireland Dingle to Kinsale via the Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park

We woke to beautiful blue skies and sunshine. A little cloud drifted in but it had the makings of an amazing day to do the Ring of Kerry. We drove from Dingle along the coast to Inch Strand Beach. Funny … Continue reading

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Day 95. 22 August 2019. Day 11 Ireland Dingle and the Slea Head Drive, and Dingle Distillery

We woke to dark but promising skies. The weather apps always give mixed message when compared to what you can see out the window. All clear on the app (and yes, we have tried them all #IrishWeather) but rain out … Continue reading

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Day 94 21 August 2019 Day 10 Ireland Spanish Point to Dingwall via Kilkee, the Bridge of Ross, The Shannon River and Connor Pass

We woke to a beautiful sunrise but a cold windy morning. The weather map showed a huge rain band coming in and it wasn’t wrong. As we left the rain started and continued. Not long after we left we passed … Continue reading

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Day 93, 20 August 2019, Day 9 Ireland – Galway to Spanish Point via Kinvara, Poulnabrone, Fanore Beach, The Burren and The Cliffs of Moher

We were on the road at am in pouring rain. That was a good start for our day of mainly outdoor activities. But hey, it is Ireland. ? Number of Views :1946

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