Today was one of those days, when I felt like I had done quite a lot, but still I felt like I got nowhere. This is really a frustrating feeling, as it feels like I have been pedaling as fast as I could but someone just keeps extending the road as I go. But maybe… Continue reading Weekend soon come
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Last week
Last week it was my other half’s turn to add a digit to his age. He did not want to much fuss made of it, so I started the day by waking him a muffin and presents in bed before we both hasted off to work. After work we went to eat Greek food in… Continue reading Last week
Tuam
The small town of Tuam in Ireland, is some times called the fastest town in Ireland as a joke. If you pronounce it the right way it sounds like a car driving by fast. The town has two big Cathedrals, but only around six thousand people. Here are some previous posts from my visits to… Continue reading Tuam
Food and drink in Ireland
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
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
The thoughts and life of me 