On of the best things about going on holiday is to be able to enjoy good food and drink. When in Ireland it is essential to go to at least one pub (full disclosure, I did go to more to one) and enjoy a pint of Guinness. Ireland also has quite a few other nice… Continue reading Food and drink in Ireland
Month: November 2019
Afternoon tea
In Dun Laohaire I stayed, once again, in the lovely Royal Marine Hotel. It is a very nice place to stay, good staff, good rooms and a wonderful location. Easter in Ireland 2016 Part 4: Royal Marine Hotel This time around I decided it was time to try their highly praised (by a few people… Continue reading Afternoon tea
Dublin
When I was in Dun Laohaire I took the DART , a local train, in to the city center of Dublin to do some shopping. I mostly shopped and enjoyed some food and drink and did not do much sightseeing. I have done more of that earlier an if you are interested I have added… Continue reading Dublin
Dun Laoghaire
For the most part on my recent trip to Ireland I was based in Dun Laohaire, just outside of Dublin. This is a place I have grown quite fond of and as the main purpose of the trip was to see family and friends and Dun Laohaire is very convenient for this. I have been… Continue reading Dun Laoghaire
Sunday marked in Peoples Park
When I was in Ireland this time, I did not do very many touristy things. But one of the things I really wanted to go to was the Sunday Marked in Peoples park in Dun Laoghaire. If you are ever in Dublin and want a nice break from the city I can recommend Dun Laoghaire… Continue reading Sunday marked in Peoples Park
Flying to Ireland
I booked the trip to Ireland well in advance and got quite a good price on them. I was going out in the middle of the day on the Friday and coming back late Saturday after. The best option for tickets was with KLM this time around. Sadly there are no direct flights from Stavanger… Continue reading Flying to Ireland
Slow Sunday
Today has been a very slow day, very slow. I arrived home from the holiday to Ireland late last night after a long day of traveling and having been out for a few pints with friends on Friday evening. So I awarded myself a late start to the day today. A long time a go… Continue reading Slow Sunday
Handwriting
As I was out travelling lately I was put in a situation I don’t often find myself in these days. I was using both my phone and computer in a lecture, sharing both screens with all the people in the room and then I got some valuable input form one of the people listening. I… Continue reading Handwriting
Writing November
Greetings from the Emerald Isle, I am enjoying my time with friends and family in Ireland. I promise to bore you all with more details when I get home and show you some of the photos I have taken and will take. I have never been very good at setting goals for myself, but I… Continue reading Writing November
The thoughts and life of me 