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.
Visited Torc Waterfall, fairly crowded. Then walked all the stairs to the top, less crowded. Nice hike.
Had a fun day on our rented bikes from Killarney Bike Rental exploring Killarney National Park.
I do a lot of writing on my blog and the Weekly Thing. I hope that through writing regularly I can become a better writer. When we go on trips Mazie often keeps a travel journal. The old way — on paper with a pencil. Sometimes I get to read her writing and it blows me away how well she writes. 👏
When we travel in Europe I’m always pleasantly surprised to see all the various privacy notices that websites are required to provide. I smile and press the appropriate button to reject all tracking. So easy.
Today marks the 20th anniversary of thingelstad.com! Twenty years ago I posted about the difficulty in redeeming a hot air balloon gift certificate. Now 8,676 posts later my blog is something I treasure and is growing and improving all the time, with many more years ahead!
Ireland 2024 Log - Day 2
Weather: Sunny. High of 67 °F. Pretty cool after sunset.
- Jamie gets some sleep on flight, everyone else not so much.
- DL114 arrives in Dublin slightly early at 10:39 AM local time. 🛬
- Clear passports and get luggage.
- Pick up SEAT Leon from NewWay rental. Make sure we have all insurance options. Figure out how to fit all of our luggage. Just barely fits.
- Drive to Killarney. Soundtrack was U2, Foo Fighters, The High Kings. Stop at Barrack Obama Plaza to get Jamie coffee and a Coke. Kids slept the whole time.
- First experience on narrow Irish roads — wow there is not much room for two way traffic.
- Stop at Killarney Brewing & Distilling for a beer and a snack.
- Check into AirBnb in Killarney and get settled.
- Walk around Killarney and explore shops.
- Dinner at Hilliard’s.
- Walk back to rental to rest and get some sleep.
Jump to day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 or see Ireland 2024 Collection.
Drove three hours to Killarney today after landing in Dublin. Had to learn how to do everything opposite with right-hand drive, shifting with my left hand, driving on the left side of the road, and oh so many roundabouts. Did pretty good!
