Detailed travel logs and trip journals live here. Expect day‑by‑day itineraries (e.g., our Switzerland & Italy trip) with weather notes, meals and family anecdotes, plus posts on museum visits, road‑trips and cruises.
We had an amazing time hiking the Gap of Dunloe today. We started at Lord Brandon’s Cottage and hiked up the steeper side. The first mile or two were pretty easy. Then the road tipped up as we went to the top. You walk the whole way on the road so it is easy stepping just a …
Keep reading · 1 minute: Hike the Gap of DunloeWe had an amazing time with Dux and Gap of Dunloe Traditional Boat Tour today going from Ross Castle to Lord Brandon’s Cottage to then hike the Gap of Dunloe.
Boats at Ross Castle readying to go out for the day.
The SEAT Leon is at capacity with our luggage.
Delicious pint of Guinness at O’Connors Pub in Killarney while listening to some music.
Weather: Cool in the morning and evening. Very comfortable the rest of the day. High of 62 °F. Jamie up at 8:00 AM feeling groggy. Stir everyone else awake to get going. Tasty breakfast at Curious Cat Cafe. Walked to Killarney Bike Rental. Rented four bikes for the day to explore …
Keep reading · 2 minutes: Ireland 2024 Log - Day 3Self-serve dog wash station in Killarney. First I’ve ever seen of that. 🐕🧽
The gardens around Muckross House were amazing.
Muckross Abbey was very interesting to explore and learn the history. The courtyard with the Yew tree was mesmerizing.
Great tree.
