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The view from where we are staying in Ballybunion with the sun low in the sky behind the cliffs as the tide is out.

Sandy beach at low tide beside dark layered cliffs topped with green grass, warm sunset light reflecting on wet sand with calm sea beyond.
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Today’s pint of Guinness from Kate Kearney’s Cottage after completing hike over the Gap of Dunloe.

Pint of Guinness stout with creamy head on an outdoor wooden table, white bucket of daisies and red door behind it.
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Hike the Gap of Dunloe

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 steady climb. You also need to watch out for cars, bicycles, and the horse-drawn jaunting cars. Plenty of sweating on the way up.

When we got to the top we took a family selfie holding on to the high point marker as the wind blasted us from the other side. I don’t know how strong the winds were but you could lean into them quite a bit. That wind persisted most of the way as we gradually dropped back down and finished the hike at 7.00 miles exactly at Kate Kearney’s Cottage.

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We 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.

Elderly man in a flat cap and dark jacket steering a small motorboat toward a ruined stone arch bridge over calm water, surrounded by treesTwo people in orange Baltic life jackets smile for a selfie on a rainy boat trip across a misty lake with hills in the background.Yellow cottage with chimneys nestled among lush green trees beside a calm lake with a small stone landing dock in the foreground.Elderly man in a black cap and jacket steers a small motorboat through a calm lake flanked by green rocky hills

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Boats at Ross Castle readying to go out for the day.

Dozens of wooden and aluminum rowboats moored along a narrow tree-lined channel at Ross Castle, with one person rowing a blue boat through the middle.
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The SEAT Leon is at capacity with our luggage.

Boot of a black SEAT Leon hatchback packed full with colourful printed suitcases, licence plate 241-D-22755, parked on gravel.
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Omni Show 136: How Jamie Thingelstad Uses OmniFocus

Episode 136 of the Omni Show podcast just showed up with me as the guest! I recorded this a couple weeks ago with Andrew Mason and it is great to see it live. The Omni Show is also trying out video and I agreed to give it a try so there is also a video version on YouTube.

This was really fun for me because I am a regular listener of the Omni Show podcast and an avid user of OmniFocus for a very long time. I was excited to get an opportunity to share and go deeper on this topic. I hope you enjoy it too!

Some links to things that I mentioned in the interview:

P.S.: A huge thank you to Pete Edstrom who was on episode 133 for introducing me to Andrew and team!

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Delicious pint of Guinness at O’Connors Pub in Killarney while listening to some music.

Pint of Guinness stout with a creamy white head on a beer mat atop a wooden pub table, patrons visible in the background.
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Ireland 2024 Log - Day 3

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 Killarney National Park.
  • Rode to Torc Waterfall and then hiked up to the top of the waterfall and back down along another path, then crossed back to Torc waterfall to get bikes.
  • Rode bikes to Muckross House for lunch at the restaurant and then walk the grounds.
  • Rode bikes to Muckross Abbey and Graveyard.
  • Rode bikes back to Muckross Traditional Farm but decided to not go.
  • Rode bikes back to Muckross House to spend gorgeous evening time on the giant lawn.
  • Rode bikes back to Killarney Bike Rentals to return them.
  • Walk back to town center to Kitty O’Se’s. Did not have reservation and only table was outside. It was cold but we decided to do it anyway! All four of us ordered the Fish & Chips. Struck up a conversation with a local tour guide at dinner who gave us some pointers on other places we are going.
  • Walk back to Airbnb to rest and relax.
  • Mazie and Jamie went out so Jamie could have a Guinness at O’Connors Pub and listen to live music.
  • Mazie and Jamie explored Killarney a bit before returning to AIrbnb.
Four people seated at an outdoor restaurant table smiling at the camera with four plates of fish and chips in front of them

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Self-serve dog wash station in Killarney. First I’ve ever seen of that. 🐕🧽

Barks and Bubbles self-serve dog wash station with green signage, fenced enclosure, and coin-operated unit in a car park.