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Ireland-Day One

Ireland-Day One

A few months ago, Dad suggested we go to Ireland in February.  So this February, I left Ruth with the kids and flew across the pond to spend a few days in the land of “Saints and Scholars” and Guinness.  They call Ireland the land of Saints and Scholars...
Ireland-Day Two

Ireland-Day Two

On the second day, we set out for a day trip to visit Kilkenny Castle and the Rock of Cashel.  Driving in Ireland is an adventure for a couple of Yanks because the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car and everyone drives on the wrong side of the road.  It...
Ireland-Day Three

Ireland-Day Three

On the third day in Dublin, Dad and I got bus passes for the Hop-on, Hop-off bus that goes to most of the important sites in Dublin.  We needed to cover more ground because we wanted to make sure we got out to Kilmainham Gaol (the old prison) and to the Old Jameson...
Highlands 2012

Highlands 2012

After opening presents and eating our ebelskiver breakfast, we headed to Highlands, North Carolina to stay in Hugh’s cabin.  The girls call it the “Christmas Cabin.”  Holly drove up with us and my parents joined us there for a few days.  I think the...